Cardiovascular diseases are still among the most common causes of death worldwide.
As part of the DigiMed Bayern project, Benedikt Perl and Prof. Dr. Jürgen Beckmann, in collaboration with the German Heart Foundation, Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), Deutsche Hochdruckliga (DHL) as well as the German Heart Center Munich (DHM) and DigiMed Bayern, have successfully published the HerzFit App. At launch, the app immediately entered the Apple AppStore Lifestyle Charts at number 6.
HerzFit is unique in the German-speaking world because, in addition to the simple recording of health data, heart age can also be determined using an integrated risk calculator. In addition, the app offers a diverse information portal that provides topics related to heart health using texts, videos and podcasts.
The staff of the sports psychology department played a key role in the development of an interactive coach in the areas of stress management, physical activity, healthy nutrition and smoking cessation. Users define health goals and are motivated to implement them in their daily lives, as well as being supported in promoting habits.
The app is available for download free of charge in all available AppStores.