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Thirteen-year-old Estrella Hernandez, a member of the Mayor’s Fitness Council Student Ambassadors, is making waves with her idea for an innovative fitness app made just for youth.
Her app, “WeWalk,” aims to motivate kids to exercise by using technology that they are familiar with. Kids play games on apps all the time, but now they can lead healthier lives while continuing to play.
After learning about health issues and how obesity is affecting other youth her age, Estrella was inspired to combine health and technology. She has already received $12,500 in funding from the 80/20 Foundation and HEB.
Building the app isn’t simple, as it involves maintaining users accounts, monitoring how much users walk, and using Geo locations.
Once the app is developed and beta tested, it will be released to the public for free download. Youth will now have free access to a fitness app made just for them. “You just press ‘start’ and as you walk your phone will count number of steps you take and convert those into points,” said Estrella.
She hopes to have the app on the market by Spring 2014. You can find more information here from KENS5 San Antonio.
By The Numbers
33
percent
of Latinos live within walking distance (<1 mile) of a park
