Exciting Announcement: FitSW Inc. has been acquired by MacroActive Limited and rebranded as VIP.Coach, your premium coaching platform. Learn more!

Exciting Announcement: FitSW Inc. has been acquired by MacroActive Limited and rebranded as VIP.Coach, your premium coaching platform. Learn more!

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General Questions

  • What is this platform designed for?

    This platform (app) is designed for personal trainers to help them manage their business more effectively through digitally innovative tools. All premium accounts include features such as automated compliance tracking, exercise tracking, workout builders, and live fitness class software.


    Learn more about our features here.*

  • Why do I need an app as a personal trainer?

    There are multiple reasons why software enables us to live better daily. Using an app for personal trainers can help you save time and better manage and grow your business.

  • How long is the installation?

    There is actually no installation at all. We are a cloud-based service. 

  • Is there an actual mobile app?

    Yes, we are available across all platforms (Web, iOS, and Android). The great thing about the platform is that if you update a workout in the iOS app, your clients can view that workout update even if they are using an Android app. You can also view that same workout on the website. All the different platforms work seamlessly together across all devices.

  • Is there an app for clients?

    Yes, much like the app for personal trainers, the app for clients is available across all platforms.

  • Can one of my clients view the details of my other clients?

    No. All client information is stored securely within their account.

  • Where can I find reviews from others who have used the software?

    Here are some common places we get reviews:


    - Onsite reviews*

    - Reviews in the Google Play Store*

    - Reviews in the iOS App Store*


Accounts

  • Is there a contract, or can I cancel it at any time?

    There are no contracts or obligations. Sign up anytime, upgrade anytime, and cancel anytime

  • How do I cancel if I need to?

    To cancel:


    Step 1. Head to your settings page in the app or website.


    Step 2. Scroll to the bottom and click on "cancel".


    Step 3. Clicking "cancel" once will downgrade you to a free account and will preserve all data. Clicking cancel a second time will delete your account entirely.


  • I forgot my password. What should I do?

    Easy! Head to the sign-in page and click on "forgot password" at the bottom left.


    On the next screen, enter the email you used to log in, and we will send you an email that will help you reset your password.

  • Can I pause my account?

    Yes.


    Step 1. Head to the settings page in the mobile app or website.


    Step 2. Scroll to the bottom and click on "cancel". Clicking cancel just once will downgrade your account and preserve all data.


  • How do I upgrade my account?

    Please reference our help article* on how to upgrade your account:

  • Will the data in my account ever expire?

    Not at all! The data in your account will only expire if you delete it or delete your account.

Subscription Information

  • What plans get access to what features?

    The free plan gives you access to basic functionality such as building workouts, meal plans, assigning tasks and more. However, receiving payments, FindTrainGain profiles, and live classes are not available in free plans.


    Premium trainer plans gain access to all platform features, with the exception of some features meant for studio gyms, such as sharing client profiles, multiple trainer accounts, and shared exercise lists.


    Premium Gym accounts have access to platform features with no limitations to the features available to them.


    For more information, reference our pricing page for a more comprehensive comparison.

  • Are there any other costs besides the monthly subscription

    No, there are no additional costs. What you see is what you get with your subscription. 


    The only additional costs you could possibly incur are if you decide to purchase a custom app or premium trainer page, which are not included in any subscription level. 


  • What will my bill be if I upgrade halfway through a billing cycle?

    We like to keep things simple, so your bill will be prorated based on where you're at in your billing cycle.


    For example, if you upgrade halfway through your billing cycle, then we take into account what you have already paid and the time remaining until your next bill date. That way, you aren't charged for unused time on your new subscription level. Additionally, you won't be billed for your new subscription level until your next bill is due.


    So if your bill comes on the first of every month and you upgraded on the 16th, then you won't be billed again until the first of next month, as usual, which will be prorated to only reflect the amount of time you spent on that new tier.

  • How is processing payments different from using a service like PayPal?

    While PayPal, Cash App, or Venmo may have slightly smaller transaction fees, we have an entire digital infrastructure built around financial transactions that is much more robust than a simple, one-time payment.


    Whether it's building a subscription, a package, or advanced live-class pricing, the difference is we also enable powerful business processes to revolve around payments. Saving you time and money.


    Along those same lines, creating a subscription service or offering advanced live-class pricing as we do would be an incredible manual task with PayPal or Venmo. The key is it's simply not scalable as a manual task in another payment processor and eliminates it as a viable business process. Our software handles a lot of the manual leg work that takes a non-scalable process and makes it scalable.


  • Do my clients have to pay?

    No, your subscription covers your use and your client's use of the app.

Features

  • When adding clients, can I create an account for them?

    Absolutely. It's one of the first things you are given the opportunity to do when creating a client profile.


    Related content: How to add a new client (tutorial).*

  • Does the platform send automated reminders?

    Yes. Automated reminder emails for scheduled workouts, tasks, and nutrition plans are sent. Additionally, we send out reminder emails for live classes and emails to trainers when they have participants waiting for them in a live class.

  • Can I track my client's progress?

    Yes! There are a variety of ways you can track client progress using features such as progress pictures, compliance tracking, and automated exercise progress tracking.

  • How do I know a client has completed something I have assigned them?

    Once a client marks a task you have assigned them as complete, you will get an email letting you know which client marked which task as complete.


    On the flip side, if they mark it as incomplete, you will also get an email notifying you of the incomplete task.


  • Can I replace the demo videos that you have provided with videos of my own?

    Yes, we provide a list of close to 1,000 exercises with pre-recorded demo videos. However, you can easily replace the demo videos with your own.


    Related content: Help articles on demo videos.*


  • Can I host virtual fitness classes? What about 1-on-1 virtual sessions?

    Yes! We have built streaming software into the platform. It has features specific to virtual fitness classes, such as interval timers, live chat, and workout details. Workout details include workout type and equipment needed for the virtual fitness class.

  • What is FindTrainGain?

    FindTrainGain is a website we built to do two things:


    1. Help premium members get discovered by people looking for personal trainers and virtual live fitness classes to attend.


    2. Make fitness more accessible to those looking for it on the internet.


    To get listed, simply pick a premium plan that best fits your needs and upgrade.

  • Can I accept payments through the platform?

    Yes. However, you can do more than simply accept payments through the platform. You can automate billing cycles through subscriptions, sell packages, sell concessions, and use purchase events for automated workflows that save you time.

  • Can clients make changes to what I have assigned them?

    It depends. In your settings page, you have the option to allow clients the ability to edit workouts, tasks, and nutrition that you have assigned. You can control these permissions at your discretion. 

Customization

  • Can I change the brand logo with mine? What about customising the interface with my colours?

    Yes, you can. For a one-time fee, you can purchase a custom iOS, Android, and/or web app. Our custom apps are the best in the business.


    Related content: Custom apps.*


  • Can I replace the demo videos that you have provided with videos of my own?

    Yes, we provide a list of close to 1,000 exercises with pre-recorded demo videos. However, you can easily replace the demo videos with your own.


    Related content: Help articles on demo videos.*

  • Can I use my foods when creating nutrition plans?

    Yes, you can. You can create your own foods, add custom links to recipes, and edit the foods we have loaded into your account.

  • Can I create custom metrics to track?

    Yes you can.


    Related content: How to create custom client metrics (help article).*


  • Can I customise my personal trainer page?

    Yes you can. We offer the ability to add information about yourself and the services you offer to your trainer page. You can also upload a profile picture.


    Additionally, you can purchase an Elite Trainer page* that comes with all sorts of bells and whistles, such as client testimonials and improved contact options for those who want to reach you to inquire about your services. On top of that, you also get an improved ranking.


  • Do custom apps have all the same features?

    Every. Single. Feature. Plus, you get your own app icon, app store listing, branded push notifications, and more.

Resources

  • Where can I find video tutorials?

    We have a comprehensive help centre with a combination of video tutorials and help articles.


    Related content: Video tutorials, help center.*


  • How can I find out about new features and improvements?

    We post regular updates on our blog and social media feeds. In addition to this, we also send out update emails to our members to announce news, new features, and improvements.


    Related content: Our blog*


  • Do you have a blog?

    Yes, we do! We regularly post on our blog with topics ranging from marketing for personal trainers, business tips, health and wellness tips, and more.


    Check us out!*


  • Do you have any business resources for personal trainers?

    Yes we do! We post a lot about business, sales, and marketing on our blog, but we also have an eBook on how to become an online personal trainer that covers topics like web design, digital marketing, business models, and more.


    Related content: Our blog, How to become an online personal trainer.*


  • Is there a help and support centre?

    Yes there is! We have a help center that has tons of articles and how to accomplish common tasks. We have articles on all platforms (web, iOS, and Android).


    You can get in touch with us by clicking the "Contact Us" button on our help centre page here, or you can simply email support at support@vip.coach.com.

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