Trainerize reviews

Great Software

Opmerkingen: 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.

Pluspunten:

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

Minpunten:

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

Professional system with great customer service

Opmerkingen: 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.

Pluspunten:

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.

Minpunten:

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.

Good for programming, misses the mark entirely for nutrition

Opmerkingen: Best comprehensive app I've found. But for straight programming I would go with TrainHeroic, and for straight nutrition I would use Google Sheets.

Pluspunten:

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.

Minpunten:

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.

A Comprehensive Fitness Management Platform

Opmerkingen: Overall, Trainerize is a comprehensive fitness management platform that offers a range of features and integrations. While it may be expensive for some users, the platform's mobile app and customization options make it an ideal choice for fitness professionals and enthusiasts alike. If you're looking for a comprehensive fitness management platform, Trainerize is definitely worth considering.

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Trainerize is a fitness management platform that I have used extensively for personal training and fitness coaching. I must say that it is one of the best solutions available in the market for fitness professionals and enthusiasts alike.What I liked most about using Trainerize is its comprehensive set of features. The platform offers a range of features, including workout and meal planning, progress tracking, and client communication tools, which make it easy to manage clients and track progress. Trainerize also offers a range of integrations, including with Fitbit, MyFitnessPal, and Apple Health, to name a few.Another great feature of Trainerize is its mobile app. The platform offers a mobile app that clients can use to access their workouts, track progress, and communicate with their trainers. The app is easy to use and offers a range of customization options, allowing trainers to brand the app with their own logos and colors.

Minpunten:

What I liked least about using Trainerize is its pricing. While the platform offers a range of features, it can be expensive for individual trainers and small fitness businesses. However, the platform does offer a range of pricing plans, including a free plan, which makes it accessible to a range of users.

Training With Technology

Opmerkingen: 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.

Pluspunten:

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

Minpunten:

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.

Your one stop shop

Opmerkingen: Highly recommend this to any trainer who not only wants to impress their clients, but simplify their coaching experience.

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I love trainerize. It has really simplified the coaching experience with my clients on the gym floor and remotely.

Minpunten:

I struggle to understand why updates take a long time to produce.

Very convenient for a personal trainer looking to easily manage clients

Opmerkingen: Overall, I am really happy with the software. I use it through a studio I work for and I plan on using it for my own business soon.

Pluspunten:

App that offers a lot of great features; progress tracking made easy, communication with clients made easy as well as adding habits and small things that overall contribute to a client's experience while working with someone

Minpunten:

The Android version of the app is terrible. It's slow, it doesn't always send notifications, some features are missing. I feel like in 2023 almost these things shouldn't be happening between Android and Apple users.I also wish there was a possibility to integrate not only with MyFitnessPal or Apple Watch but others like Cronometer for nutrition or Garmin/FitBit for trackers.

Good app, could be better

Opmerkingen: It’s good. I still using it although I find it a bit limited in what you can do

Pluspunten:

The client profiling is good and consistent

Minpunten:

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

User-Friendly and Easy to Learn

Pluspunten:

I feel that this software goes an extra mile when it comes to tailoring and personalizing fitness programming for clients, but ALSO the trainers. In addition, the quality of the videos are excellent. You can choose between the full explanation video or a short loop of the exercise method. I also love that you can add personalized exercises and video for your own clients.

Minpunten:

I wish there were more pre-made programming available. However, I want to note that the detail and quality of the available programming is excellent.

Best app for fitness

Pluspunten:

I have been using this app since 1+ years, and the best part is you can contact your trainer anytime through it.You also get customised video demo's for every exercise, which is just awesome.

Minpunten:

App is slow sometimes, and it just logs you out if your membership is over, that is bad.

Best tool I could find for my online training & health coaching business

Opmerkingen: 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.

Pluspunten:

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.

Minpunten:

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.

Best Online Training Software on the Market

Opmerkingen: While I have used Trainerize to work with clients exclusively online, the biggest benefit is with my in-person clients. Trainerize has really filled in the gap for those who only see me once a week. It has enabled me to offer a more complete and comprehensive fitness solution to my clients.

Pluspunten:

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.

Minpunten:

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.

Great for workout programs. Needs improvement for nutrition.

Opmerkingen: Customer service is very responsive but when I ask questions about the items I listed above for improvement they always promise the changes are coming soon however I have yet to see any of the changes they promised months ago.

Pluspunten:

This software is great to write workout programs. There are great demo videos for clients and the option to import videos from YouTube is very useful. The charts showing my clients' progress are great snapshots that help me keep my clients' progressing towards their goals.

Minpunten:

What I like least about this software is the lack of weekly averages for weigh-ins and weekly averages for calories and macros. Right now I am hand-calculating both of those and it's a lot of extra work. The second thing would be to make the timer automatically start counting down upon the completion of an exercise. This is a feature that my clients love from other apps and miss in this app. The ability to make edits to clients' programming via the mobile app is almost nil. I always have to get on a computer to change anything which can be a hassle when I'm on the go.

Makes my life as a trainer 100x easier!

Opmerkingen: Helps me stay organized with programming and client communication. I can stay on top of all my clients without going nuts or spending too much time. Clients are always impressed with the professional structure Trainerize gives my business, and they love keeping track of how many workouts they've completed, receiving messages for their Personal Bests, etc. A simple feature that goes a long way in client retention! I can't say enough good things about Trainerize. In the 2 years I've been a customer, I've seen them listen to customer suggestions and put them into action. The app has grown and developed exponentially in 2 years, which makes me look forward to every update they make. If you're a trainer, and you're not using Trainerize, you're missing out on a system that will make you more efficient and professional with your programming and client connection.

Pluspunten:

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

Minpunten:

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.

Online training is amazing!

Opmerkingen: Love it overall!

Pluspunten:

I love Trainerize! It gives me the power to create a superior experience for my clients while allowing me more time and freedom for content creation and spending time with loved ones. It is truly the future of personal training and I am excited about the new features that Trainerize will continue to add. It is also a very affordable service, which is great for trainers starting out online to ‘get their feet wet’ and build a client base. Keep up the great work!!

Minpunten:

1.) I wish I could view and create master programs and master workouts through the app. Especially since I am currently on the go a lot and it would be awesome if I could build my client templates on the go. 2.) A ‘trainer’ slot for our own workouts and programs would be a great addition. It would also give us more experience with the app, which would be helpful in answering any client questions.

Great product at a great price!

Pluspunten:

I live the ease of use. I studies other similar programs and found them too time consuming to learn. Trainerize makes it super easy. I like that you have the option to upgrade for more clients; thereby not having to invest more money when you may not have the clientele to support that investment. The help desk is awesome as well. I like the updates & improvements that Trainerize has published as well. The program is great for keeping track of your face-to-face clients in addition to clients you train online. Overall highly recommend!

Minpunten:

Any cons that I might have had in the beginning have been resolved with the addition tonaccwor payment through the program. The only recommendation I would make is the ability to make notes within a client’s account.

Simple and straight forward

Opmerkingen: It has helped my client journey so much better than simply sending them away with homework. They have to check in when they do it too which means that they get much better results.
It keeps everyone accountable.
One wish is to have a calendar to book my appointments and to accept payments in my country. Then It's a one stop shop! I love it. I'll never leave again.

Pluspunten:

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.

Minpunten:

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.

Overall good, Had many issues over last 12 months with program constantly crashing.

Pluspunten:

The functionality of the program. The ease of use. Ability to create full training programs including the ability to schedule up weeks in advance.

Minpunten:

Doesn't work as well on Android compared to iPhone. The older the phone to worse the program performs. I've tried two Android phones now both of the same age and Trainerize performance is decreasing. - Samsung S5- App constanly crashes -Motorolla - App is slow I'm not in a position at the moment to get a new phone so I just have to persevere with it. Can't record 'Drop Sets' Need to include a complete nutrition section not out source it to another company that then has it's own fees. Check out what Virtuagym have done. When I substitute an exercise for one that I've done before it will only show 3 sets option even if I know I've done 4 sets before and it won't display the previous weights recorded. I always have to add the extra set and check the history to see what was recorded. This doesn't happen on the iPhone.

As a trainer, I've used this service for nearly 4 years now, and I must say that I have no regrets!

Pluspunten:

The fact that it contributed greatly in allowing me to expand my clientele and the way I track my client's progress. With the click of a button, I can go back and see how my clients are advancing. It's also great that they provide multiple means to track progress; such as body fat, pictures, and tape measurements. Once my client downloads the app, they will be able to see their progress, receive workouts and meal plans, and communicate with me through its built in messaging. I truly love this app and it's services.

Minpunten:

What I like least about the software is that I am not able to print out a client's progress the same way I could their workouts,that is the only bummer that I have against it.

Seems to be made for Trainers and Clients by Trainers and Clients!

Opmerkingen: I've been using Trainerize since 2012 or 2013 and the app has been detrimental to my growth as a trainer and as a business. Even at corporate gyms before I was independently training I used the app to give my services more value and sale more at my respective clubs. The best thing about the trainerize app is it constantly updates to better serve the trainer and be more convenient for the client. Anytime I have an issue I can email or call and get a response in a timely manner to have the issue resolved. I'm very pleased with the app and don't know how I would be able to give my clients so much of their needed attention or make each client feel like they are my only client had I not found this app.

Pluspunten:

Constantly updated to better serve the trainer and client. Best feature has to be the push notifications/reminders.

Minpunten:

I want to access workout templates and assign workouts to training plans from my phone. I know this feature is soon to come.

Meet your training goals easily with Trainerize

Opmerkingen: It is always great to know that you are going in the right direction. It lets you share your success with your friends as well which is a real motivator. So, whatever you do, you can always share it with friends and get recognition.

Pluspunten:

It lets you keep track of your short-term and long-term goals easily. You can track your calorie intake and match it up with how much you have burned today. Your trainer can instruct you by sharing videos from Youtube or by creating his own demonstration to help to master the right technique for a particular exercise. The best thing is that you can never have a cheat day without your trainer knowing about it.

Minpunten:

Website building feature is not that advance. However, it not that important when your trainer already have a website. There are other ways to build website as it is not for buiding websites.

Great Program

Opmerkingen: I really am happy with the overall use. I will be at 1 year at the end of summer. It's been a positive experience.

Pluspunten:

I like how it is consistently being updated to make it better and easier to use. I also like the features that keep being added. The exercise videos are great, and keep expanding. I don't like to make my own videos. If there is an exercise I want, that is not recorded, I like that I can use Youtube videos. It's a very convenient and easy app. My clients love it.

Minpunten:

I wish you didn't need to use a PDF just to put a calorie/macro goal. I wish I could just set that without creating a PDF.

Best program for personal trainers

Opmerkingen: I've been using Trainerize since 2014 and I haven't been let down

Pluspunten:

Ease of use: very easy to manage clients, programs, copy workouts. Huge selection of workout videos if you don't want to spend time creating your own. YouTube integration is brilliant.

Minpunten:

It would be nice to be able to export client's stats both for exercises and body stats. Social media integration would also help advertising ie client x. Checked in for legs published on Facebook or ig

Simple, Quick, EFFECTIVE

Opmerkingen: Trainerize has helped my business grow, along with helping my clients see quicker results. I run a personal training studio and online personal training business. My clients see fast results due to the "easy-to-use" Trainerize app. This app has progressed and is staying up to date with the latest software techniques and training techniques. It's so easy to communicate with my clients and build workouts for them. They all LOVE it! Highly recommended Software. We have been using Trainerize for nearly 2 years now and our business has quadrupled income since.

Pluspunten:

Easy to use, I can build workouts in NO time!

Minpunten:

I wish there was a way to build and sell pre made programs

Unable to reach a live person. The system decides the maximum charge I can apply which is to low.

Pluspunten:

I like the exercise video demonstrations and the ability to program.

Minpunten:

It is impossible to reach a live person. I don't understand why there isn't a customer service department if they claim to be open from "9-5." Also, I am trying to bill all of my programs through this app for the ease of my clients, and for tracking income to report for taxes, but this system only allows programs that are $1,000 or less. I don't understand why there would be a maximum charge from their system, as if they are stating I can't decide for myself what to bill for my products. It's extremely frustrating. For anyone that wants to pay up front, I have to charge them through Zelle because Trainerize only goes up to $1,000 per charge.