Surge Mobile Application
Project Overview
Surge Fitness Lifestyle approached our team to design a mobile application that would help their members track fitness routines, monitor progress, and stay motivated in their fitness journey. With a growing membership base, the gym identified a key challenge: many users were struggling to maintain consistency and lacked a simple way to measure their progress.
The goal was to create a user-friendly mobile experience that empowers members to manage workouts, set goals, and stay engaged — all from their smartphones.
User Interviews
Participant 1
How do you currently track your fitness progress, and what challenges do you face in staying motivated and consistent?
This participant currently uses a mix of a physical journal and mental tracking to monitor workouts and goals, but finds it difficult to stay consistent and motivated. They often forget details due to relying on memory and struggle with measuring progress in a meaningful way.
Key Insights:
Needs visual progress tracking (e.g., charts or graphs) to stay motivated
Struggles with accountability and consistency in routines
Desires reminders or notifications for accountability
Would benefit from an exercise library for guidance and variety
Participant 2
What features would help you stay motivated and track your fitness progress more effectively?
This participant is highly goal-driven and would benefit from features that provide structure, feedback, and personalization. They emphasized the importance of clear visual data, motivational elements, and app flexibility to match personal routines.
Key Insights:
Wants daily challenges and goal-setting tools for engagement
Needs visual stats to track performance over time
Expects personalized workout plans based on fitness level and goals
Prefers custom reminders and motivational push notifications to stay consistent
Persona
Name: Eric
Location: Makati, Philippines
Occupation: IT Professional
Age: 34
“I want to stay motivated and see visible progress in my fitness journey.”
Goals
Stay consistent and motivated in his fitness routine
Track workouts and measure progress with clear, visual data
Reach specific fitness milestones like weight loss and improved stamina
Pain Points
Finds it hard to stay accountable without visible progress
Manual tracking methods are tedious and often neglected
Lacks tools that accurately reflect his workout performance and guide adjustments
Device Usage
Smartphone: Primary device for all fitness-related activity; prefers mobile apps for convenience and portability
Desktop Computer: Used mostly for work; not preferred for fitness tracking
Problem Statement
Many gym members were struggling to stay motivated and consistent in their fitness routines due to the absence of a convenient and accessible tracking tool. Without a reliable system in place, users often relied on memory or manual methods like pen and paper to log their workouts — leading to inaccurate tracking, lack of accountability, and reduced motivation.
This made it difficult for members to measure progress, make informed adjustments, or stay engaged with their goals over time.
Site Map
Wireframes
UI Library Components
Prototype
Project Outcomes
The Surge mobile app MVP provided gym members with a streamlined, accessible way to start tracking their fitness progress and building healthier habits through clear, goal-driven design.
User Impact
Users could log workouts by type, duration, and intensity — allowing them to track personal progress over time
The app supported setting fitness goals such as workout frequency, strength milestones, or weight targets
Visual dashboards (charts and summaries) made it easier for users to stay motivated by seeing their improvements
Personalized workout plan modules were introduced based on fitness levels and goals to keep users engaged
MVP Scope
The MVP focused on core features that addressed the most critical user needs, such as progress tracking, goal setting, and workout guidance — laying the foundation for future enhancements based on real user feedback and testing.
