GoodStep 0.1.0

The GoodStep app presents an innovative way to encourage physical activity among friends and colleagues through motivational leagues. Unlike many fitness tracking platforms that solely focus on step counts, GoodStep evaluates a variety of workouts, ensuring that all forms of exercise contribute toward your overall points. Additionally, the inclusion of charity leagues introduces a noble aspect, as participants can engage in friendly competition while supporting meaningful causes.

How it Works:

• Download the GoodStep App.
• Select your tracking source and link your fitness tracker if available (Apple Health, Fitbit, or Garmin).
• Create or join a league tailored for you and your friends. Options include:
• • Bragging Rights: Challenge your friends to determine who excels in fitness.
  • Charity League (Beat the Pro): Raise funds for a specific charitable organization.
  • Charity League: Each participant raises money for their own chosen charity, with the winner deciding the final allocation of funds.

Points System:

GoodStep integrates seamlessly with Apple Health, Fitbit, and Garmin to track daily activity. This data amalgamates into a singular score known as "points." The platform's inclusion of various activities means that even less conventional workouts like walking or yoga can yield competitive edge against seasoned marathon runners. League outcomes are determined by total points accrued at the end of each period.

Point Calculation:

• Calories burned
• Miles walked
• Minutes exercised
• Flights climbed
• Steps
• Wild Card: A different metric each day

The Purpose of Charity Games:

The inclusion of monetary stakes motivates participants on multiple levels. By aligning their physical activities with charitable contributions, users find an added incentive to engage in fitness routines. This framework elevates walks and workouts into opportunities for significant community support, enhancing motivation through altruism.

Rationale Behind the Point System:

GoodStep aims to provide an inclusive environment where individuals of varying fitness levels can engage competitively. By measuring a diverse range of activities including lower impact events like steps, the app fosters participation beyond elite athletes.

The GoodStep app leverages HealthKit technology to collect comprehensive activity data including steps taken, distance traveled, flights climbed, exercise duration, and calories expended. This functionality extends to compatible Fitbit or Garmin devices as well.

The app is available for free download. Access to bragging rights leagues comes at no cost, while participation in charity leagues begins at $10.