New research suggests that popular calorie-counting and workout-tracking apps may be doing more harm than good, leaving users feeling frustrated rather than fired up to reach their goals.

Some users of fitness apps noted feelings of shame, disappointment and demotivation when they didn’t achieve their health ...

“Listening to users’ reports on social media has shown that fitness apps can sometimes leave users feeling demoralized and ready to give up — which is the exact opposite of what these tools are ...

Ladder said that its advantage is that people are already tracking workouts through the Ladder app, with nutrition tracking ...

"We are good at blaming and shaming...but actually it has the opposite effect," a senior author of the study said.

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Fitness apps that track calories, step counts and give unachievable goals could be doing more harm than good, researchers warn. Health apps can encourage people to boost their fitness, such as running ...