What is Gamification?

Gamification is described as being something that is not a game and applying game mechanics to increase user engagement and loyalty.

Intrinsic and Extrinsic motivations when exercising

In order to stay consistent with any hobby, there needs to be some form of motivation. The psychological aspect can be a huge driver of how much enjoyment one has when exercising. Intrinsic motivations can be forms of peer engagement and autonomy and are highly focused on one’s self (Buckworth et al, 2007). This could be anything from exercising to relieve stress or wanting to feel stronger. While extrinsic motivation focuses on behaviors outside of one’s and to create something for the future. Wanting to work out to lose weight is one of the most common extrinsic motivators in young adults and can later become intrinsic. These different forms of motivation can be the “will” that some young adults need to enjoy exercise.