An AstroFitness™ App

Here’s an example of how a science-based AstroFitness™ app might look and function.

User Journey: “Train Like an Astronaut”

Day 1: Launch Mission – User Onboarding

• User signs up and is greeted with a sci-fi-inspired interface.
• Completes a quick fitness assessment: strength, cardio, mobility, and balance.
• App assigns a fitness rank: Cadet, Specialist, or Commander.
• User is given their first mission: “Orbit Ready” – Foundation Phase 1.

Week 1: Orbit Ready – Core & Stability Focus

• Daily Training Modules:
  • 30-min bodyweight/resistance band workouts.
  • Balance drills with single-leg holds and core rotations.
  • “Spacewalk Simulation” cool-down with stretches mimicking low-gravity range-of-motion.
• Mission Debrief: After every workout, feedback is logged — “Stability improved by 5%, core strength on target.”

Week 2: Zero-G Endurance

• Cardio circuits: treadmill intervals and stationary cycling.
• Recovery sessions with foam rolling and mobility.
• Educational video: “How astronauts maintain heart health in space”.

Ongoing Features

• Mission Dashboard: Progress through training campaigns — Lunar Boot Camp, Mars EVA Prep, ISS Maintenance Training.
• Biometric Syncing: Pulls data from smartwatches to assess bone-impact activity, heart rate recovery, and sleep.
• Community Hangar: Connect with other users in a “space station hub” to share progress and challenges.

Main Screens

1. Home / Mission Control
   • Overview of current mission
   • Countdown to next workout
   • Progress tracker (e.g., “85% through Zero-G Endurance”)
2. Training Bay
   • Workout Library sorted by mission phase
   • Options for resistance, cardio, mobility, recovery
3. Vitals & Readiness
   • Charts for VO2 Max, HRV, muscle fatigue (syncs with wearable)
   • Readiness score (like NASA’s “fit for flight” rating)
4. Knowledge Module
   • Articles and videos about astronaut health
   • NASA and ESA training insights
5. Mission Briefings
   • Short-term goals (e.g., “Run 3km without stopping”)
   • Long-term goals (e.g., “Complete Mars Habitat Simulation”)