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ABC Trainerize is a cloud-based personal trainer solution that helps fitness professionals, health clubs and trainers to connect with their clients. The application allows fitness studios to create a personal training program for...
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- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Great Software
I love the app and think it's a great concept. There's lots of room for improvement. I've been using it for about half a year now and I'm getting more used to it. But it wasn't too easy to figure out initially.
Pros
1. I like the timers for the circuits and the rests.
2. I like the ease of creating the workouts.
3. All the video demonstrations are great.
4. The automated messages, reminders to workout, ability for clients to check-in.
5. Data! Weight charts, measurements, progress pics, tracking stats
6. Love how you can deactivate clients without having to delete their data.
7. The daily recap sent to email.
8. Ability to upload meal plans
Cons
1. I don't like how you can't modify a program from your phone. There are a lot of things you can't do from the phone and have to be at a computer to do.
2. It'd be nice to link the Apple Watch.
3. The check-in and start now is confusing to my clients. There should be one button to start the exercise and that should automatically check you in.
3. It would be nice if there was a fast forward or a skip for the circuits, just in case they need to skip an exercise. Maybe they're injured or for some reason can't do that one. Instead of waiting until the time is up, they can move on.
4. It would be cool for my clients to be able to watch the demo video during the circuit. Instead they have to pause the workout to watch the video. It would be great it the video played while the time continued so they can do the exercise while watching the demo video.
5. Should be a way to add drop sets or a variation of reps.
6. Would be cool to keep a client subscribed to a program and still be able to customize one or two things on their program without unsubscribing them/converting to custom plan.
7. Small issue, but I'll still mention it: on the newer iPhones, it's hard to fast forward the demo video because the slider is very low. The exercise doesn't start until he explains it so usually 5-10 seconds later and most people just want to get to the demonstration part.
8. Inability to send video over the messaging app
9. Would be nice to be able to load multiple meal plans
Response from ABC Fitness
Hey Jacqueline!
Thank you so much for your review and feedback!
We are so happy you like the ease of creating workouts and tracking your clients progress in Trainerize!
Good news, we will be integrating with the Apple Watch soon. We are also going to implement a feature that allows clients to skip exercises in interval workouts!
Stay tuned :)
- Team Trainerize
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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Good at most things, lacking in a few key things.
It was good. I ended up switching but I liked it while I used it.
Pros
I actually really liked the mobile app. Super well done and easy to communicate with clients on the go.
Cons
It’s not super smooth. The interface is a little clunky for users and could be a lot more simple and sleek.
Alternatives Considered
FitBuddReasons for Switching to ABC Trainerize
At first it was cheaper. I wanted my own app and switched away from it to get that at a cheaper price.- Industry: Professional Training & Coaching
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Good for programming, misses the mark entirely for nutrition
Best comprehensive app I've found. But for straight programming I would go with TrainHeroic, and for straight nutrition I would use Google Sheets.
Pros
The programs are easy to build, and the progression builder is very helpful for building out multiple week programs with overload.Client onboarding is simple, and you have the ability to customize intake forms, messages, etc.Easy to add your own exercises with videos. Built in library is extensive.Easy to make supersets and add rest periods.
Cons
When it comes to nutrition coaching, I've yet to find ANY app that works as well as the google sheets I created. There's no history of what the previous week's macros were. The app doesn't let you select a calorie level and then autopopulate the macros, you have to input macros until you get to the calories you want. There's no way to select a protein requirement (i.e. 0.8g/lb, 1g/lb, 1.2g/lb etc) or a carb/fat ratio. You only have preprogrammed tolerances of 10 or 20 or 30% so good luck coaching a bodybuilding client where you need +/- 2%.There's no charts at all correlating calories, BMR, body weight, etc.And then the "meal planner" that they charge you $45/month for is a complete joke. You can't set it to a client's individual goals. You have to use pre-programmed calories and macro ratios. There's no ability to deselect a wide variety of foods (just some basics like gluten or dairy.) There's no ability to select only certain foods. Most meals take 30 minutes or more to prepare. I've found it to be completely useless.The goals and habits are ok, but they can't link to any metrics, they have to be updated manually to show any progress, so it's all completely arbitrary.When it comes to programming, there's no way to program drop sets. Also, the instructions for the training week do not automatically come up when a client starts a session. I've had to go tell each client individually where to find instructions.
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- Industry: Sports
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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Professional system with great customer service
So far I have set up my existing clients and can honestly say the process has been easier than expected thanks to the support videos and support team. I am finding the system a huge benefit to my business and my client feedback continues to be positive. There are a few areas I feel could be developed further but the company appears to be investing in this constantly which is great to see. I would recommend the produce to other online coaches.
Pros
Initially the set up video were extremely helpful and something trainerize was considerable easier to negotiate than other systems I tried. The mobile app is brilliant and syncs with lots of other systems meaning data is collected all in one place. My clients have also found the app to be very user friendly and easy to use. I like how the calendar features allows you to drag and move item to different days - again a great feature. The customer service has also been very help in answering any questions, they also add extra reading links on the topic which i think is above and beyond.
Cons
It doesn't sync with Samsung health yet but they say this is in development. When comparing clients workouts in the progress tab it doesn't list the workout in the correct exercise order which is a little frustrating when trying to review clients progress. It doesn't use averages in the progress tab for nutrition or bodyweight - I hope they add this as I have to use a google sheet to personally calculate this at present.
Reasons for Choosing ABC Trainerize
Mobile app for clients to track workouts data all in one location data analysis made easier habit tracking featuresSwitched From
Google DriveReasons for Switching to ABC Trainerize
Its features suited what I was looking for more. Mainly in syncing with my fitness pal, data analysis, calendar ease of use and the mobile app for clients.- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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The good and the bad.
It is decent but always keeping my eye open for someone that offers the features I mentioned which are key.
Pros
It was somewhat easy to navigate and had good customer service.
Cons
NO group reporting for the challenge groups and no live training features in the app
Reasons for Switching to ABC Trainerize
More features for the price and customer service.Response from ABC Fitness
Hi Karla,
Thank you so much for your review and feedback!
We are so happy you like the ease of navigating with Trainerize and our Customer Service as well!
Good news! We are currently in the process of developing an in-app live-streaming workout feature many more exciting things! (habits, workout of the day, appointments) Stay tuned! :) - Team Trainerize
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used for 1+ year
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Does more than most fitness apps
The great thing about Trainerize is that you can add your own exercise videos from your YouTube account very easily, which negates the worst aspect of Trainerize -- it's exercise selection.
Pros
The ability to schedule messages, workouts, check ins, and progress photos is easy and intuitive.
Cons
The built-in exercise options are lacking, and some of them are just unsafe exercises altogether.
Reasons for Choosing ABC Trainerize
Trainerize automates nearly all the things I do as a coach. Once I set things up, it's super easy to focus on coaching my clients.Reasons for Switching to ABC Trainerize
Trainerize does everything average or above average. The rest of the competition does some things better, but doesn't do it all.Response from ABC Fitness
Hi Jameson!
Thanks for reaching out,
We're glad that you have enjoyed Trainerize so far!
You can also send us suggestions on how the built-in exercise feature should look like: https://ideas.trainerize.com/forums
Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
Best,
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Training With Technology
I really enjoy using Trainerize, however I believe connection is key between a coach and client and would like to see the communication experience enhanced.
Pros
My favorite part about the software is the analytics Trainerize provides after each workout.
Cons
My least favorite part about the software is the communication, I would like voice reply or video reply to be included as a standard feature.
Alternatives Considered
TrueCoachReasons for Switching to ABC Trainerize
I chose Trainerize over another product because it was recommended to me.
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Good option for delivery for online personal trainers
Trainerize helped my online fitness coaching business manage and train clients with exercise plans and nutritional information.
Pros
Trainerize made it extremely easy to schedule and manage client programs with built in exercise videos and instruction and plug and play capability. Clients found it intuitive and easy to use the app and get trained this way and it increased compliance as well.
Cons
The software was a bit bulky to use with a high amount of clients and otherwise, there was not much nutritional functionality offered besides integration with MyFitnessPal which did help a lot. No major complaints however, the software works really well for use.

- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Trainerize has been a life-saver for my business!
Prior to using Trainerize I was creating workout programs on excel sheets, video demonstration playlists on YouTube (which was a hassle in and of itself), and then delivering those programs and playlists via email. I had clients reaching out to me through social media, through email, and through text, and I felt like I was always running in a million different directions.
Now, my clients message me through the app when they need me. I don't have to send check-in emails to see how their workouts when because my nightly report fills me in on all the stats, and I can deliver both the programs and the videos in one place which is a HUGE time-saver. My experience with Trainerize has been amazing.
Pros
I love that Trainerize is a one-stop shop for running your business. From creating and delivering programs to managing client communication to handling payments and invoices, I appreciate not having to use dozens of different apps and software services.
Cons
Honestly there isn't really anything I don't like about it. They are always open to taking feedback from their users and they implement changes regularly.
Response from ABC Fitness
Hey Ariana!
Wow, thank you so much! We are so happy Trainerize has helped you run your fitness business more efficiently!
Keep crushing it!
- Team Trainerize

- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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A solid platform for virtual coaching and OPT
Overall Trainerize has been a positive experience - it has allowed me to create, build, and grow my virtual coaching business and greatly increase my earning potential.
Pros
I appreciate that they continue to add features and innovate. I also like the ability to create workout and program templates and copy it over to individual clients, with the ability to modify the workouts from there. The ability to add my own custom exercises is also pretty crucial.
Cons
I wish the payment system was easier to navigate, and I wish there was a way to add a one-time billed product while a client has an existing package running - currently I need to cancel the existing package, do the one-time billing item, then re-subscribe them to a recurring billing package. This is wildly inefficient and disruptive, but not an often-enough-needed feature that it causes major problems for me. I also wish I could modify program templates once assigned to a client.
Response from ABC Fitness
Hey Darrell!
Thanks for the review! We are so happy Trainerize has allowed you to increase your earning potential as a online personal trainer!
We definitely understand where you are coming from regarding Trainerize Pay. Our payments team is currently working on the best way to allow clients to purchase multiple products at at once. We will let you know as soon as we have a solution!
- Team Trainerize
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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A good solution either you are a PT, Gym or Studio Owner
Trainerize has all the features you need to manage a fitness business from the start, but in the long run it can become pricy.
Pros
With Trainerize we have a wide range of features that allows to manage clients, workout plans. habits, a several other metrics either being a single PT, gym owner or boutique studio. The delivery automations are a plus to alow scaling, and the branded app addon is quite inexpensive.
Cons
The pricing can become a bit high in the beginning if you need several paid addons such as integration of payments wich give us a fee on top of the processors fee, on demand video coaching , Advanced nutrition and branded app. Also is only available in English.
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for Free Trial
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My Trainerize Experience
Fairly positive ; increased motivation to develop my business
Pros
The accommodation for trainers who have online clients
Cons
The complex nature of price plans incorporated
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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Good app, could be better
It’s good. I still using it although I find it a bit limited in what you can do
Pros
The client profiling is good and consistent
Cons
The creation of the workouts could be more flexible to allow coaches to creat more engaging workouts different than traditional methods used in the fitness industry
Alternatives Considered
HyperhumanReasons for Switching to ABC Trainerize
Hyperhuman is a scam- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Great Way to Keep Clients Motivated
Pros
The software provides a great way to interact with clients outside of the gym, keep track of their progress and training plans, as well as their schedules.
Cons
I haven’t personally ran into any issues or dislikes with this product. My clients enjoy it and so do I!
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Trainerize is a good program for starting a business, but needs a lot of ethical changes
The customer service people that I have spoken with have all been very polite and respectful and were able to take care of what ever I needed at the time.
Pros
I believe that this is a great way to learn how to use online fitness software because it is very easy to use and they have a lot of great features to use to make the coaching experience easier.
Cons
Trainerize is a bit costly for what you get when you can get 10 - 15 clients for what it cost in the Trainerize basic package. The trainerize me website is so cluttered with multiple profiles which are not from the area your looking for its difficult to figure out what you want and many of these profiles have multiple spots take up on the website. Most of these trainers also don't have any listed certifications or experience in fitness which creates ethical concerns for the platform.
Reasons for Switching to ABC Trainerize
It was recommended by a local gym owner- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Best tool I could find for my online training & health coaching business
My overall experience has been very positive. It's very easy to program for individuals and groups, communicate, see progress, give nutritional help, and charge/track services. I recommend it to any trainer looking for an online platform.
Pros
I really like how there are video demos of all the exercises - and if there is not an exercise in the list that fits what you are looking for, you can use a YouTube video and create your own. It's user friendly to the clients as well, and they can track their progress in various ways. They can track their weights used for each exercise, refer to weight they have used for that exercise in the past, and then when they finish a workout, the app tells them if they have set a new personal best (and it tells me too!). I was also able to upload nutrition information and set macro goals, and see their progress if they link My Fitness Pal. I also appreciate how I get a push notification when a client completes a workout, sets a personal best, or messages me - eliminating the need to constantly open the app for updates. It sends them reminders to do their workouts as well.
Cons
I feel like it took me about a month to figure out how to create workouts and have them appear to the client how I wanted them to. There are also features for the client that I don't think they are aware of, and would be helpful if there was a mini tutorial they could go through when they get started (tracking weights, substituting an exercise, etc.) I also had one client who said she had to take the app off her phone because it was slowing things down/wasn't working - but that could have been an issue with the phone.
Response from ABC Fitness
Hey Katie!
You are making us blush!! Thank you so much for your kind review :) We are thrilled you love our workout builder! Good news, our marketing team is currently working on some great "how-to" and educational videos that will be coming out soon! I can definitely pass on your feedback to them so they can touch on those topics!
- Team Trainerize
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Thanks Trainerize For Allowing Me To Monetize
Highly Recommended To Try At Least! Trials not gonna cost you anything- just make sure whenever you’re doing a trial period, plan a few action steps of what you want to explore with the app beforehand. That’s how most trial periods just stay on phones after the download and we should give way more credit to everyone developing these platforms :)
Pros
The relatively easy “plug & play” app that plays a vital role in elevating and improving the standard of health/wellness globally. In comparison with other similar platforms in the market, this would and should be a natural choice for anyone wanting an accountability partner included to however one has designed your life. It manages to eliminate the fear of starting a business from scratch, and has a range of different metrics, features, scheduling , support and even scaling on an existing client if anyone decides to do so.
This is certainly a platform I’d recommend to anyone whether be it a business or personal interest in improving their overall management of this particular area in life. Thank you!
Cons
To be honest, there are tons of areas that can be further improved. However, this has served well enough with its current functionality and like any experience with anything that works, it only works if you do. So far, I’m happy with the limited features of the app and nothing that concerning has become an area of dislike.
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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great starter software for online personal trainers
Pros
Trainerize is probably the most affordable option for new trainers. Programming and PROGRESSING workouts is easy enough, as well as organizing your exercise video library. It has a great messaging system and integrates into a lot of other products like Apple Watch, Fitbit, MyFitnessPal, Slack, and they keep adding more. The client gets a daily to-do list with all the things you programmed such as workouts, habits, tracking, cardio, and nutrition.
Cons
Although you can create program templates that include workouts, messages, and measurements.... I wish you could "stack" program templates. For example, give a few clients the same workout program but pick and choose which messages get automatically sent (or reschedule ONLY the messages for example). And although Trainerize offers a lot of integrations, I wish they had a membership portal with forms built in. (like PTDisctinction offers)

- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Trainerize is the best if you are a personal trainer
I am able to create programs fast for my clients. With this software, clients are able to get support from me in real time.
Pros
Easily drop in YouTube videos. Creating master programs is amazing because you can copy and customize templates easily. The mobile app seems to be easy for clients to use. I like the advanced progression capabilities, its easy to change reps and sets, and descriptions on one screen.
Cons
I am a climbing coach, so the layout of exercises and drills doesn't work as well in Trainerize since each drill needs more detail and some need extra video support. The customization of this could be better. The calendar feature could be better.
Response from ABC Fitness
Hey Mercedes!
We are thrilled you like using Trainerize to create programs with our Master Programs feature!
Thanks for your feedback regarding adding more detail to workouts and improving the calendar feature. Could you email us ([email protected]) with more information on what you would like the features to look like? We would love to learn more!
- Team Trainerize
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Trainerize has helped me build my online fitness business. I absolutely love it!
Trainerize allowed me to build my online personal training business and has helped me work from home and not in a gym. It has enabled me to work with more clients, get them better results and with less time and effort!
Pros
I have been using Trainerize for over 3 years. It has helped me build my business. Being a personal trainer my wife and I were able to move everything online vs in a gym. Freeing us to train more people and in less time. We can create programs, see the client's activity level, see how often they are working out. Trainerize also has a built-in messenger which is great since it is separated from our personal text messaging. I looked into and tried other programs similar to Trainerize but Trainerize, in my opinion, was so much better than the competition. Not to mention my ideas were heard on improvements to make and things to change. They are always coming out with updates and making things better.
Cons
I don't really have many complaints about Trainerize. Typically if I had a problem with the software or needed something to be done that it could not currently do, then the developers would work with me on making those improvements. It has been amazing to see the updates they have come out with since I started with them. They really want the user and client experience to be great and they want you to be successful!
Response from ABC Fitness
Hey Jorden!
Thank you SO much! We are so excited Trainerize has helped you build your online fitness business and that you love our in-app messaging feature!
Stay tuned for even more exciting updates!
- Team Trainerize

- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Huge Help!!!
Pros
I love that Trainerize is constantly improving. I've been using it since 2017, and love the constant updates that makes running my online fitness business much easier! I love that they have a great exercise library, and still add to it often.
Cons
It doesn't allow for other apps to run at the same time. When tracking a workout, if you leave the app to try to open a music app, the tracking stops. The timer should run in the background. Also, it crashes a lot.
Response from ABC Fitness
Hi, Che'Vonne!
Wow! We are so happy that you enjoy the App and that it helped you to streamline your business!
Good News! We are in the process of releasing a brand new version of the app (we invested over a year in rebuilding it from the ground up) that is going to improve the performance and overall stability of the app!
Plus, stay tuned for more exciting updates! :) - Team Trainerize

- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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No Overhead Cost; Train Clients on Phone
I am able to build my business with my phone. I train multiple clients at once. Tracking is in one place & easy to refer to.
Pros
This is a low overhead cost for me. I can train clients from anywhere; without renting time/space out at a gym. I find extreme value for my money as I can train multiple people at once. Trainerize keeps client messaging solely on the app. This does not mix in with my personal text messaging.
Cons
I need to upload multiple meal plans for a client. A client has a low carbohydrate/high protein day followed by a carbohydrate loaded day.
Response from ABC Fitness
Hey Jordan,
Wow - thank you SO much! We are so happy to hear that Trainerize transformed your fitness business.
We are also thrilled that Trainerize has allowed you to offer a more complete and comprehensive fitness solution to your business.
In regards to multiple meal plans option, it does sound like a good idea to have in Trainerize's future. We will definitely pass your feedback on to the development team for review.
- Team Trainerize
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Excellent Fitness App
Very easy and enjoyable to use. Has everything I need to track and communicate with clients in one easy spot.
Pros
So many things! I love the way you can build workouts and easily implement then into clients plans. Love that it tracks your progress from workout to workout. Also love that it graphs body weight, stats, has pictures, steps, habits and even a meal plan option. I seriously can go on and on about the app :)
Cons
I wish that there was a notes section by each exercise so you can add in a lil something about that exercise. Like if you used dumbbells or cables. Also when messaging it would be great if there was a send button and that the messages didn't send by hitting enter.
Response from ABC Fitness
Hey Jennifer!
WOW - thank you so much for your review and kind words! We're thrilled to know that you like the Trainerize app and the ease of building workouts for your clients.
Your idea of adding a note section for exercises, sounds like a cool feature to have in Trainerize's future.
Could you email [email protected] with more details on how that would look?
We can pass that on to the developers and they can get in touch with you if it is something they are going to add to Trainerize.
- Team Trainerize

- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Excellent option for your trainee managing needs
Traiberize has allowed me to keep my trainees information, plans and schedule organized, reviewing and planning their progress and keeping all their information available noth for them and for me is easy and simple.
Pros
Practical, reliable, intuitive.
It allows to keep all my trainees, plans and workouts stored and ready to access and use with ease.
Cons
It can be slow to process input on some devices.
Response from ABC Fitness
Hi David!
Wow - That's amazing!
Thank you for taking the time to review us and provide feedback!
We love that you like the ease of navigating with the app.
Stay tuned for even more exciting updates and new features :)
- Team Trainerize
- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Great for a start up Trainer
It was great at the beginning until we grew, then the value of the software for our number of clients wasn't competitive enough with other solutions.
Pros
Trainerize was great for us in the beginning with less volume of clients. It gave us the ability to upload our meal plans and build workouts. I love that it has workout videos and exercises loaded into the app for when you need some inspiration for new client workouts.
Cons
It was a bit outdated compared to other training apps I have seen. Only allowed for one meal plan upload at a time and was always in a document format. Would love to see this software integrate with a meal plan building software.
Response from ABC Fitness
Hi Tiffany, thank you for taking the time to review our software! We're happy to hear you found inspiration from our exercise library, we have since added many more exercises!
As for nutrition and meal planning, we do have plans to release more options for you in the future. Currently, we integrate with Evolution Nutrition if you're looking to get your meal plans built out. We also calculate client BMR and TDEE for you to help you create a client's daily caloric intake when assigning a nutrition goal.
Please feel free to reach out anytime if there is anything we can help you with! We'd be happy to help you scale your business by helping you incorporate our Master Programs feature to automate the delivery of workouts to your clients. - Team Trainerize