1-Minute Home Fitness App 'Dekitore!' Launches 'Plaza' Feature to Connect Users with Distant Family and Friends — An App That Makes It Easy to See Your Loved Ones' Daily Activity and Share with Others

Home fitness app 'Dekitore!' (operated by Dekitore Inc.) launched a new social feature called the 'Plaza' on June 15, 2026. By following distant family members or friends, users can see whether they completed a workout today within the app. This feature gently supports users in maintaining exercise habits through the quiet presence of loved ones.

## Home Workouts Are Also a Battle Against Loneliness

Home training lacks the companionship of a gym, where others are working out in the same space. While privacy is a benefit, it also makes it harder to find motivation to continue. This is one reason many people abandon their fitness routines.

However, simply knowing 'that person is working out today too' can be enough to inspire continuity. The visibility of someone close can become a pillar of habit. The 'Plaza' feature was born from this insight.

## Starting Together Makes Exercise Easier to Sustain

A study from Indiana University found that one year after joining a fitness program, the dropout rate was 6.3% for couples who participated together, compared to 43% for individuals.

Couples also had significantly higher monthly attendance rates (54.2% vs. 40.3%) and a much lower dropout rate (6.3% vs. 43.0%). Notably, they didn’t need to do the same exercises—the only common factor was going to the gym together.

## What You Can Do with the 'Plaza' Feature

- See whether followed family or friends completed a workout today in the 'Plaza'
- Easily add others by sharing a QR code or link
- Available to both paid and free plan users

Even when living apart, mutual following allows users to see each other’s 'today.' Without needing to message, the knowledge that someone is continuing their routine can serve as quiet encouragement.

## Born from the Wish to Gently Support Loved Ones

Dekitore has always valued the philosophy of 'not blaming those who can’t keep up.' Like its green sloth mascot 'Namu,' the app avoids pressuring or scolding users, instead striving to create an experience that supports sustainable habits.

You may want your distant parent to start exercising, but don’t want to nag. In such cases, an app that’s easy to recommend and allows you to quietly check in can make all the difference. The 'Plaza' feature is the first step toward making Dekitore an app people want to share with those they care about.

## Download Links

- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6738674329
- Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dekitore.dekitore