Project Overview:

The Online Fitness Challenge Tracker is a web-based platform that allows individuals or teams to participate in fitness challenges, log their workouts, and track progress in real-time. The system features a leaderboard, daily logs, progress charts, and challenge goals. It promotes motivation and competition in a virtual fitness community.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript

• Backend: Node.js (Express) / PHP / Java (Spring Boot)

• Database: MongoDB / MySQL

• Optional APIs: Google Fit API, Strava API, Chart.js for data visualization

Key Features:

1. User Registration & Login:

• Secure sign-up/login with email verification.

• Roles: User, Admin, Coach (optional).

2. Create or Join Challenges:

• Users can join public fitness challenges (e.g., “Run 50 km in 30 days”).

• Admin or coach can create new challenges.

3. Activity Logging:

• Users log activities like running, cycling, yoga, gym workouts.

• Input includes duration, type of workout, distance, calories burned (manual or API-based).

4. Progress Dashboard:

• Visual stats for each challenge: progress bars, calories burned, distance covered.

• Daily/weekly/monthly breakdown.

5. Leaderboard:

• Ranked list of top participants based on activity points.

• Filters: daily, weekly, monthly leaderboards.

6. Achievements & Badges:

• Automatic awarding of badges (e.g., “7-Day Streak”, “100km Completed”).

• Boosts motivation and gamification.

7. Notifications & Reminders:

• Get notified for inactivity or upcoming challenge deadlines.

• Optional email or in-app notifications.

8. Community Wall / Forum (Optional):

• Users share fitness tips, photos, or progress updates.

• Comment and like system for interaction.

9. Admin Panel:

• Manage users, review logs, approve custom challenges, and moderate posts.