Digital Tools: A Game-Changer for Fitness Pros

A new study involving over 206,000 participants shows that digital tools transform health and wellness. This is big news for fitness pros like you, who always look for effective ways to help your clients crush their goals.

Led by Dr. Ben Singh from the University of South Australia, this research pulls data from 47 studies and highlights how digital health tools—think mobile apps, websites, and text messaging—are making a real impact:

• 1,329 more steps daily

• 55 extra minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise weekly

• 45 additional minutes of physical activity each week

• 7 fewer hours of sedentary behavior every week

• 20% boost in daily fruit and veggie intake

• 5.5 grams less saturated fat per day

• 1.9 kg weight loss in 12 weeks

• Better sleep quality, less insomnia

With chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes on the rise, these findings open up tremendous opportunities. Integrating digital tools into your practice can provide personalized, real-time support that helps your clients stay active, eat better, and improve their overall quality of life.

Another win is their scalability—they work across various age groups and health behaviors, making them a versatile addition to your toolkit.

While there's more to learn about how these tools impact different demographics, the takeaway is clear: digital health tools are changing the game. Use them to increase your service offerings and help clients achieve long-term health goals.