Table 4 |.
Notification messaging content review (n = 15)
| Message | Dislike | Like | Neutral |
| Self-monitoring notification | |||
| “It seems it’s been a few days since you’ve exercised. Let’s change that! What activity can you engage in today?” | 20% | 67% | 13% |
| “You seem to have been busy these past few days, but let’s remember to make exercise a priority. Make a plan to finish your week strong and hit that goal!” | 7% | 53% | 40% |
| “You’ve been a little quiet about your activity this week! Staying active isn’t easy, but you are strong and you can do this! Let’s get back out there!” | 13% | 67% | 20% |
| “It seems you haven’t been very active these past few days, let’s make fitness a priority the rest of this week and get going!” | 40% | 60% | |
| “We haven’t seen any exercise in X days! Remember what you’re working towards, and stay positive. Let’s see you finish this week strong!” | 33% | 40% | 27% |
| “Hey! We haven’t heard from you in a while. Let’s make a plan to fit in your daily activity and hit those goals.” | 27% | 60% | 13% |
| Positive Motivational Notifications | |||
| “Regularly exercising isn’t easy, but the more you do it, the easier it will be, and the better you’ll feel!” | 93% | 7% | |
| “Exercise has been shown to decrease stress levels. Even just 10–15 minutes can have a relaxing effect!” | 80% | 20% | |
| “Low on energy today? Exercise can be re-energizing for your mind and body. Try going for a 10-minute walk and see how you feel!” | 80% | 20% | |
| “Don’t let yourself feel weak or lazy. You are strong and powerful, and a workout will remind you who’s boss!” | 60% | 33% | 7% |
| “Sleep in your workout clothes instead of your pajamas. One less excuse not to workout in the morning!” | 47% | 20% | 27% |
| “Your Fit2Thrive peers are exercising and progressing towards their goals. Check in with yourself; are you on the same page?”* | 53% | 20% | 20% |
| Weekly Goal Accomplishment | |||
| After reaching halfway of the goal for week 19 “Way to hit that halfway point! Only 75 more minutes of activity this week, keep it up!” | 93% | 7% | |
| After reaching 75% of the goal for week 3 “Way to hit 75% of your weekly goal. Only 15 minutes of MVPA left, let’s do this!” | 93% | 7% | |
| After reaching the goal for week 5 “Way to accomplish your goal for this week! Keep it up, we’re almost halfway through the 12 week training program!” | 93% | 7% | |
| After reaching the goal for week 8 “You’ve accomplished this week’s goal, congrats! You’ve had a great 2 months in the Fit2Thrive program! Congratulations on this major milestone!” | 93% | 7% | |
| After reaching halfway of the goal for week 15 “You’ve reached halfway! Don’t sell yourself short and finish up your weekly goal!” | 53% | 13% | 33% |
| On the Monday of week 16 and no physical activity was recorded for week 15 “You did not make any progress towards your goal last week. Make sure you are setting aside some time to be active this wek so you don’t sell yourself short!” | 47% | 33% | 20% |
| After reaching the goal for week 1 “You’ve achieved your MVPA goal for Week 1! What a great way to kick off the program! But remember, you’re not done until you track all of your progress in the app!” | 33% | 53% | 13% |
| Entry Reminder/Reminder to Sync | |||
| “Recording your activity each day can help keep you on track. Have you recorded today’s activity minutes yet?” | 7% | 73% | 20% |
| “Have you recorded today’s physical activity in Fit2Thrive? Make sure to do this before the end of the day!” | 7% | 60% | 33% |
| “It’s not too late to enter today’s activities in Fit2Thrive, if you haven’t already done so!” | 27% | 53% | 20% |
| “Finished with your physical activity for today? Make sure to record it in Fit2Thrive!” | 13% | 73% | 13% |
| “Just a friendly reminder to enter your activities in Fit2Thrive!” | 7% | 93% |
*One participant preferred not to answer this question.