ABC Trainerize

Vorteile

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

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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

Vorteile

I actually really liked the mobile app. Super well done and easy to communicate with clients on the go.

Nachteile

It’s not super smooth. The interface is a little clunky for users and could be a lot more simple and sleek.

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Overall look was decent however could use some improvements

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Was not very user friendly and was not able to be customizable to the persons business

Vorteile

It was somewhat easy to navigate and had good customer service.

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NO group reporting for the challenge groups and no live training features in the app

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Vorteile

The ability to schedule messages, workouts, check ins, and progress photos is easy and intuitive.

Nachteile

The built-in exercise options are lacking, and some of them are just unsafe exercises altogether.

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Vorteile

My favorite part about the software is the analytics Trainerize provides after each workout.

Nachteile

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.

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Vorteile

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.

Nachteile

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.

Vorteile

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.

Nachteile

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.

Vorteile

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.

Nachteile

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.

Vorteile

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.

Nachteile

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.

Vorteile

Has everything you need to run a successful gym business

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The price for it is best for commercial gyms

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This apps makes my work life super easy, easy to access and easy to handle. Thanks to the builder

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So far nothing much negative things about this app, lets see if there anything comes up.

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Best Beginner Friendly App for new coaches.

Nachteile

Exercise Library,np need to include all the exercise in the world.

Vorteile

Easy to use, easy to create workouts (and great flexibility to adjust workouts on the fly), many automated features, excellent client monitoring (including a new push notifications system).

Nachteile

Crashes, losing data, won't sync what counts, requires client to have internet connection, poor communication from customer service that responds to, but does not solve, problems.

Vorteile

It's easy to create workouts in the formats that I want. The exercise demo videos included in the Trainerize library are great, but I also have the option to use videos from YouTube. This gives me the flexibility I need. It's easy for clients to log their workouts which is a huge help to me in tracking their progress and keeping them accountable. The messaging system is a convenient and efficient way to keep in touch with clients. Customer support is very responsive. The team at Trainerize is regularly updating and improving the functionality of the software.

Nachteile

Occasionally an update will change or phase out a feature that I like. There are some minor issues, like the lack of a simple way for clients to log the resistance bands they use or that there's no way in the app for them to see notes from previous times they've done a particular workout.

Vorteile

Trainerize allows me to have all my online personal training in one place. I am able to check in with clients, assign programs, video tutorials, cardio and more. Daily habit tracking is a huge feature!

Nachteile

There are some bugs in the app that happen often. Sometimes when I add a client workout or body Stat it will also add to other client profiles. It crashes often.

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This software is fantastic! I have been a user for the past 7 years and I love it. It makes my life as a coach much easier and way more organized. My clients also enjoy all features such training programs with videos and instructions as well as meal plan with food tracking. Most client connect trainerize with their apple watch and have everything in one place. I noticed my clients and even me are way more accountable to each other and especially those who work online with me.

Nachteile

There’s anything I would sayI don’t like. There’s no app is perfect and sometimes you need to ensure you have the app updated to see changes in your plan. Trainerize is constantly improving and bringing new features.

Vorteile

The exercise builder is my favourite part. I can upload whether it's reps and sets or an interval or a circuit.
What I love most about it, is you can upload videos for the client to check if they're not sure.
I left trainerize for a year and tried other providers but non compared when it came to actually building a user / client friendly experience.

Nachteile

I would like to be able to run the interval training on the desktop site and not just the mobile app. That way it can also work for clients without compatible phones.

Vorteile

Too many to type, but for sake of simplicity I'll pick the top three
-Programs feature which allows you to store pre-made programs and copy them out, or add subscriber
-groups feature, which is great for increasing social motivation and something special that the app offers
-It's integration with new payments that has incorporated automation aspects that will allow us trainers to create a program and then simply "let it run" and not more work is needed on our end if we set it up properly; just need to collect the $$

Vorteile

Beautiful interface. Progress charts. Keeps track of clients' progress on specific lifts in specific workouts. Easy client communication.

Nachteile

I can't access my workout templates from the APP - I have to open a client's profile for that. I can't change/update training plans of multiple clients at once - having to go one by one is really time consuming.

Vorteile

A lot of improvement since I started using in 2015. User friendly, great selection of exercises or the option to add your own.

Integration with Evolution Nutrition, FitBit, etc.

Nachteile

I would love to be able to add a photo to the exercise description if a video isn't added. If there's a way to do this, I'm not aware of it.

Vorteile

I love what my clients love. They love being able to track and reference back to their workouts. They love having videos and instructions on how to do exercises when I'm not around. The app gives them a direct connection to me to answer questions. And I can help motivate and keep my clients accountable though check-ins and goal tracking.

Nachteile

The system doesn't work the greatest with android devices. Also, if I am training more than one person at a time I have to have a separate device for each person.

Vorteile

This is a platform that is committed to listening to their users and providing the best experience, not just for trainers but clients as well! They continually poll for new features and deliver on their promises to continually improve the app!

Nachteile

I don’t have a specific issue with the software but more issues with connectivity that cause the app to freeze when I’m at home, it works fine when my connection is good !

Vorteile

The app makes it easy to connect with clients where ever and whenever. Additionally, it makes programming and tracking workouts easy.

Nachteile

I found many of the pre-recorded exercises weren't what I was looking for in terms of form and the programming aspect to be cumbersome when wanting to edit single workouts.

Vorteile

I like that you keep updating it and making it better so that it stays in line with your competitors.

Nachteile

I'm struggling to think of something. I think you changed it so that now I have to use the calendar to copy a programme from a current client to a profile which I am currently logged into......... but in the past there was an option to do this in the clients 'training programme' section. I'd like to have that back. (I think you can only add a brand new programme now when in the training section) I'd also like to be able to schedule messages to people so that on day x they'll recieve a message. I know there is an option to do a few of these at the beginning but I'd like to be able to schedule a lot of these running over the course of a 6 month programme. A bit like PT distinction and also another software called coachcatalyst (previously habitcatalyst)

Vorteile

What I like most about Trainerize is that you can have a full relationship with a coach/client all through the app. It is easy to use and has a lot of good features to utilize as a coach and client. It also links with several different tracking apps to track nutrition, weight and its nice to have all your information in one spot.

Nachteile

I don't really have any complaints about Trainerize or anything that I don't even like about it.

Vorteile

I like the videos of each move. To make sure you are doing it correctly!

Nachteile

It is a little confusing when you first start. I would spend at least 30 minutes walking yourself through the app before you just dive in!

Vorteile

Trainerize was the first software I used to train my clients outside of Apple Numbers. I loved that each client could have their own section of the app and everything was saved to them via their profile.

Nachteile

As Trainerize grew and they become part of the ABC family. The shift to nutrition became a main focus and the training aspect fell behind. Neither section was working very well after awhile, which left the software riddled with bugs.

Vorteile

User friendly and good workout plannning

Nachteile

Nutrition macro planning. Couldn’t set up training and non training plans

Vorteile

I liked ABC Trainerize because it allowed me to establish my online coaching services.

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What I liked least about ABC Trainerize is the excessive fees for add on services.

Vorteile

Pricing and navigation to get to the workouts .

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No visual demonstration and too much to download.

Vorteile

I love this app. It’s convenient and easy to use to
Build programs and clients.

Nachteile

The fact that payouts are only through stripe and we don’t have other options to receive our pay.

Vorteile

Its a low cost option for a new studio or studio that doesnt have many software needs.

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It's not user friendly, lots of glitches and doesn't have much functionality.

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I liked its intuitive ease of use. It didn’t have much of a learning curve to get used to.

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I wish there was a free version for someone just getting into digitally running their personal training.

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Very little at this point, although clients seem to like the modules.

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Very buggy and lack of useful products, and pricing model.

Vorteile

Very easy to use, create programs and workouts for my clients.
easy to follow program by my clients

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No ai Option to create workouts and meal plans.

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It’s easy to use. I like the payment process.

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They don’t have some features that PT Distinction has. .

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Vorteile

Super easy to use from the client and coaching perspective.

Nachteile

It's lacking integration to cronometer (the best nutrition tracking platform).

Vorteile

I enjoy the communication between myself and my trainer through the app. It helps motivate and make adjustments. I think that as I use this app, I learn to get better with it.

Nachteile

The standard preloaded messages from my trainer, I can tell it's not the person I typically work with. I don't love how it can be very difficult to change from 1 cup, to 1/2 a cup of whatever the food is that I'm eating.
My trainer has told me to track all of my food, the app doesn't make it easy for this.

Vorteile

Amazing platform to connect personal trainers with clients. Helped the clients in tracking their workouts with ease while allowing the trainer to customize, manage and monitor the progress. We can track and monitor almost everything required to see the progress.

Nachteile

Nothing much bad with the platform. It's a premium and effective way to train and manage clients. The only thing that can be better is the pricing.

Vorteile

I love the addition of group bookings that has allowed me to offer more plans and services overall to increase my revenue.

Nachteile

You have to pay extra for a lot of basic features which makes the cost a bit higher for newer coaches.

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Trainerize allows me to create programs and monitor the success of my clients with ease and from the palm of my hand.

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The increasing cost for varying numbers of clients can be a little frustrating. I guess if business is good,

Vorteile

I use to make everything so complicated.. now its been made easy for me

Nachteile

The learning curve. It took a minute to understand everything thats going on

Vorteile

The support to get everything set up was exceptional! I also like that we can use the app to train our clients rather than helping someone else's clients.

Nachteile

I think it's is overpriced for having a small amount of clients. The tier that I'm in is like 5-500 clients and it's $250/month. That's not bad if you have 100 clients, but when I have less than 10 on the app, it's expensive.

Vorteile

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.

Nachteile

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.

Vorteile

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.

Nachteile

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.

Vorteile

The accommodation for trainers who have online clients

Nachteile

The complex nature of price plans incorporated

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The app was really easy to use as a client of a personal trainer

Nachteile

After I was done working with the personal trainer I was going to try to use it on my own but it was not that easy to set up

Vorteile

What I liked the most about this platform is the ease and comfort of being able to access my personalized training plan at any time and place. Being able to take my workout with me on my mobile device is really convenient and has helped me stay in shape even when I'm away from home or traveling.

Nachteile

Being a user I must say that one of the aspects that I liked the least about this platform is that it is a bit complicated to navigate at first. It took me a bit of time to get used to the organization and structure of the app.

Vorteile

The client profiling is good and consistent

Nachteile

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