“ Before using FitTraction, I had reached a plateau in my fitness regimen. I was walking 5 days a week, but saw most results from lifting weights at the gym. I only made it to the gym about once a week, justifying that “I had already exercised during the day” if I slept in and couldn’t make it in the morning. When I did make it to the gym, I used a handful of weights a friend had showed me, because I was too nervous to ask for help to learn to use other machines. I was intimidated by others I perceived as more in shape and knowledgeable than me, who I didn’t want to interrupt and ask for help.

After joining Fittraction, I had an initial discussion with my trainer, where we set goals to improve my fitness. We determined that I needed some accountability to increase the consistency of my gym attendance, and my confidence/knowledge of machines when I was there. He designed some workouts for me to maximize efficiency- most were machines and free weights I had never used before! Using the app was very intuitive- I was able to watch videos to see what correct form looked like, and read descriptions of how I should feel while doing the sets. Having my trainer in my hands (and available by chat for the times I had questions) gave me the confidence to try new things and push myself harder while at the gym because I had someone checking my progress. It was so easy to log my performance on the app, which provided a seamless vehicle of accountability for my trainer to follow up with me about.

After a month of usage, I have consistently attended the gym 3 days per week. I have grown comfortable with free weights, learned new routines to work new parts of my body, and feel more empowered while at the gym because I have the resource of a trainer to continue to push me. I know when I go to the gym, there will be some sets that I do that I would normally avoid because they are harder for me (like planks), but that they will be done because my trainer will be following up. I am pushed harder, sweat more, and feel better when I leave. I love logging my sets and building workouts in the FitTraction app because it is so much more convenient than logging my progress in a notebook.

Using FitTraction has helped me build the habit of consistent gym attendance. I have learned that I am happier when I prioritize my health and quit making excuses of why I don’t need to go. When I am at the gym, I am more confident in my form and that I am choosing the most effective sets to be doing.

I have been motivated by my trainer checking in with me via chat on Fittraction and by wanting to look at the calendar and see progress. I like to log in and physically see I was successful. After a month of consistent attendance, I find myself not asking myself IF I will be going to the gym today, but WHEN. And if there is a day assigned that I don’t make it in, I find a day to make it up, instead of just shrugging it off.

I have expanded my knowledge of ways to be better at the gym that I never would have discovered alone. I don’t need a trainer physically by me to experience all of the benefits of having one, because through the app, I have the trainer in all of the important moments I need one.”

“ I've tried a lot of different workout apps, and there are some great ones out there. But when it comes down to actually doing the workouts, the accountability aspect has always been lacking. This is the only one where I know I have someone on my side holding me accountable!”

“ I had a great routine at a gym before I moved to Seattle. Once I got here, I had access to gym equipment, but didn't know what to do on my own - so I did nothing. My trainer and I met in person to talk about my goals and what I was looking for in a routine. We looked at the equipment and made a plan. I had a plan! I had accountability and someone I felt would partner with me to get me back on track. I feel more confident about working out on my own. I know I have access to my trainer, the videos and the routines. The accountability is also a huge factor for me to keep my motivated. I see how easy it is to get into a routine again. I know how to work it into my day which is already busy with work, commuting, and my family and kids.”