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Updated Activity Points for "Daily Routine"

EGYM has updated Activity Points for "Daily Routine" to better reflect the true value of your tracked activities.

​Improved Accuracy & Better Comparability of Activity Points

Why we implemented the change:

We've recently added to “connected apps” the option to connect apps such as Apple Health, and also more 3rd party devices such as wearables. These "connected apps" submit activities - also outside of dedicated exercises - such as steps taken per day as "daily routines" that count towards the activity points of a user. We've noticed that the "daily routine" earned a disproportionate amount of activity points; resulting in an overall less accurate calculation of a user’s activity level and associated health benefits. Moreover, those "daily routines" were difficult to compare to dedicated workouts or exercises tracked.

In our constant strive to make our features more user-friendly and more accurate, we've improved the calculation for the "daily routine" for better usability and comparability. We adjusted the number of activity points received when reaching the WHO guidelines for physical activity to equal the activity level “Gold” (The WHO guideline states a minimum of 150 min of moderate cardio training plus two weekly strength workouts).

This adjustment helps to maintain comparability across different activities. The result:

  • More accurate activity levels and associated health benefits displayed for users.
  • Improved comparability of "daily routines" to dedicated workouts or exercises tracked.

 


Example of a user with 10,000 daily steps before the change:

Users of connected wearables or Apple Health gained disproportionate amounts of activity points for non-workout related activities, transmitted as "daily routines". This made comparing these points to points earned with dedicated exercise harder and as a consequence de-motivating for some users.

  • If users previously followed the general recommendation of 10,000 steps a day, achieved the activity level "Diamond" with their daily routine alone.

 
Example of a user with 10,000 daily steps after the change:

This way the number of points earned is more accurate, has better comparability with other exercises tracked, and the app can display more accurate health benefits of the current activity level to a user:

  • We reduced the number of activity points for "daily routine", such that a user that has 10,000 steps tracked will achieve the activity level "Bronze", close to achieving "Silver" (If these users add two weekly strength workouts they will achieve "Gold").

Frequently Asked Questions

    We’re continually striving to improve our features, including new additions, such as new apps or wearables that can be connected. We are also constantly on the lookout for the latest sports science to be reflected in our scoring features. The guiding star behind activity points however will remain constant. Learn more about the science behind activity points here. In short: This means if we can improve the accuracy of activity points in the future, we will do so.

    The adjustment of activity points might lead some users to have lower activity levels. This is meant to more accurately reflect a user’s current level of activity and to more accurately display the associated health benefits.

    We strongly believe in the power of sports science and behavioral science to help users exercise more effectively while having fun doing so. The feature activity points and levels are meant to do two things:

    1. Make different activities comparable and reflect a user’s holistic activity.
    2. Show a user in what ways the current activity level has a positive impact on individual health and therefore help them to stay motivated to exercise.

    Learn more about the science behind activity points and activity levels.

    No. This adjustment will only affect the points earned for “daily routines” going forward.

    No. Our activity levels do not determine individual health. Rather, they are intended to be an accurate reflection of the current health benefits associated with a certain level of activity. The change of activity points for “daily routines” makes our activity points and levels more accurate. Consequently, while the level might be lower, it will actually be a better reflection of the health benefits of your exercises.

    No. This adjustment only affects points earned for “daily routine”.

    Activity points earned within a given calendar month determine a user’s ranking in his or her facility. If a user was used to earning points via a “daily routine”, he or she might see a lower ranking going forward. Note, that the adjustment will affect all users with a “daily routine” equally, and therefore, the effect on a user’s ranking will occur at the same time as everyone else’s.

    All users that have apps or wearables connected via “connected apps” that might submit a daily routine are affected and will benefit from a more accurate calculation of those activity points, as well as better comparability of the “daily routine” and dedicated exercises or workouts.

    Learn More About the Sport Science Behind Activity Points and Activity Levels

    Activity Points

    Find out how activity points make activity measurable and comparable.

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    Activity Levels

    Find out what impact training has on your fitness & health.

    Learn More