Business Requirements Document (BRD) for "Lift

Buddy"

Table of Contents
Executive Summary
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Business Objectives

Project Scope
2.1 Scope of Work
2.2 In-Scope
2.3 Out-of-Scope

Business Requirements
3.1 Functional Requirements
3.2 Non-Functional Requirements

4. Stakeholder Analysis

5. Project Timeline

6. Assumptions

7. Constraints

8. Risks

9. Approval
1. Executive Summary

1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to outline the business requirements for "Lift Buddy," a
mobile application designed to help users achieve their fitness goals by providing tools
for weight management, workout planning, diet tracking, and setting reminders.

1.2 Business Objectives

● Enhance User Engagement: Provide an intuitive and effective tool to help users
manage their fitness routines and achieve their goals.
● Increase Market Reach: Capture a larger market segment by offering a
comprehensive fitness app that integrates seamlessly with popular
authentication methods (Gmail, Apple ID).
● Drive User Retention: Implement features like daily weight logging, weekly check-
ins, and reminders to keep users engaged and motivated.

2. Project Scope

2.1 Scope of Work

Develop and launch "Lift Buddy" as a mobile application available on both iOS and
Android platforms, featuring functionalities that support user fitness goals through
workout planning, weight tracking, diet planning, and reminders.

2.2 In-Scope
● User registration and authentication via Gmail, Apple ID, or direct sign-up.
● Profile setup and management.
● Goal setting for weight management (cut, maintain, lose).
● Workout plan creation and customization.
● Daily weight logging and progress tracking.
● Weekly check-ins with progress summaries.
● Diet plan setup and recommendations.
● Reminders and notifications for workouts, diet, and weight logging.
● User-friendly and intuitive UI/UX design.

2.3 Out-of-Scope
 ● Integration with third-party fitness devices (e.g., fitness trackers, smart scales).
● Advanced social features (e.g., community forums, friend challenges).
● Offline functionality beyond basic logging.

3. Business Requirements

3.1 Functional Requirements

● User Registration and Authentication
● Support registration using Gmail, Apple ID, or direct sign-up.
● Secure user authentication and data protection.
● Profile Management
● Allow users to input and update personal information (weight, height, age,
fitness goals).
● Goal Setting
● Enable users to set and modify fitness goals: cut, maintain, or lose weight.
● Allow input of target weight.
● Workout Plan Setup
● Provide workout plans tailored to the user’s goals.
● Allow customization of workout routines.
● Daily Weight Logging
● Enable users to log their weight daily.
● Display historical weight data for progress tracking.
● Weekly Check-ins
● Prompt users for weekly check-ins to review their progress.
● Provide a summary of weekly achievements.
● Diet Plan Setup
● Allow users to create and manage diet plans.
● Offer dietary recommendations based on fitness goals.
● Reminders and Notifications
● Enable users to set reminders for workouts, diet, and weight logging.
● Send timely notifications to keep users engaged.

3.2 Non-Functional Requirements

● Performance
● Ensure the app responds to user inputs within 2 seconds.
● Support up to 10,000 concurrent users without performance issues.
● Security
● Encrypt user data in transit and at rest.
● Implement robust authentication mechanisms to protect user accounts.
 ● Usability
● Provide a clean, intuitive, and user-friendly interface.
● Include a help section with FAQs and user guides.

4. Stakeholder Analysis
● End Users: Individuals seeking to manage their fitness goals.
● Project Team: Developers, UX/UI designers, product managers.
● Business Owners: Company executives and product stakeholders.
● Third-party Services: Google and Apple for authentication services.

5. Project Timeline
1. Project Initiation: 2 weeks
2. Requirements Gathering and Analysis: 4 weeks
3. Design Phase: 6 weeks
4. Development Phase: 12 weeks
5. Testing Phase: 4 weeks
6. Deployment and Launch: 2 weeks

Total Duration: 30 weeks

6. Assumptions
● Users have access to a smartphone with internet connectivity.
● Users have or are willing to create accounts with Gmail or Apple ID if not using
direct sign-up.
● The app will receive regular updates and maintenance.

7. Constraints
● Must comply with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
● Limited budget for initial development and marketing.
● Dependence on third-party authentication services (Gmail, Apple ID).

8. Risks
● Technical Risks: Integration challenges with third-party authentication services.
● Market Risks: Competition from existing fitness apps.
● Operational Risks: Ensuring data security and user privacy.
9. Approval
This document requires approval from the following stakeholders:

● Project Sponsor: [Name]

● Product Manager: [Name]
● Lead Developer: [Name]
● UX/UI Designer: [Name]

Approval Signatures:

● Project Sponsor: ____________________ Date: ______________

● Product Manager: ____________________ Date: ______________
● Lead Developer: _____________________ Date: ______________
● UX/UI Designer: _____________________ Date: ______________