How Sweatty's Coach Marketplace Works
Personal trainers lose 40-60% of their session rate to gym commissions. Clients pay inflated prices for the privilege. Sweatty's marketplace fixes both sides of this equation.
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What Makes Sweatty Different
Most fitness apps solve the wrong problem. They assume you need better information, better tracking, or better programming. The research says otherwise.
A meta-analysis in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity reviewed 138 studies on exercise adherence. The single strongest predictor of long-term fitness: social support. Not information. Not tracking. Not gamification. Other people.
Sweatty is built around this insight. Everything — partner matching, coach marketplace, safety infrastructure, gamification — serves one purpose: connecting you with the right people to train with.
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How It Works
For Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts
- Create your profile — fitness level, activities, schedule, location
- Get matched — AI algorithm scores compatibility across 6 dimensions
- Train together — schedule sessions, check in at venues, rate partners
- Stay consistent — streaks, badges, and real human accountability
- Level up — your trust score grows with every completed session
For Coaches
- Apply — your bio, specialisations, experience and rates; the ID check is in build, not yet active in the pilot
- Get approved — every coach is approved by the Sweatty team before they appear
- Set your rates — hourly and group pricing
- Accept bookings — once bookings open, clients matched to your expertise
- Get paid — through Stripe, once coach bookings open; Sweatty's commission is published before then
Safety First
Not a feature. The foundation. Every user, every session:
- ID verification for all users — in build, not yet active in the pilot
- Trust scores visible on every profile
- SOS emergency button — in build — not yet active in the pilot
- Live location sharing — in build — not yet active in the pilot
- GPS check-in at the agreed venue
- Reporting — email safety@sweattyapp.com and a person reads every report; in-app reporting and blocking are in build, not yet active in the pilot
- Women's safety features including gender preference matching
Read our complete safety guide or the detailed safety architecture breakdown.
Pricing
Membership is free while the pilot runs. There are no paid tiers, and we don't ask for a card. Coaches will set their own session prices when bookings open.
The Vision
The fitness industry is built on a broken model: sell memberships to people who won't use them. The gym profits from your absence.
Sweatty's model is aligned with your success. We grow when you train. Our metrics — sessions completed, streaks maintained, partners retained — only improve when you show up.
We're building the infrastructure for social fitness. AI matching that finds your people. Safety systems that build trust. Gamification that sustains engagement. Coaching when you need expert guidance.
The full manifesto explains our philosophy. The roadmap shows what's coming.
FAQ
When does Sweatty launch? Soon. Join the waitlist for early access.
Is Sweatty free? Yes. Membership is free while the pilot runs, and there are no paid tiers. How pricing works.
How is Sweatty different from other fitness apps? Most apps track what you do. Sweatty changes whether you do it — by connecting you with the right people. Full comparison here.
Can I be a coach on Sweatty? Yes. Apply as a coach — a profile approved by the Sweatty team, full schedule control. Coach bookings aren't open yet; when they open, you set your own prices and are paid through Stripe, and Sweatty's commission is published before then.
Is it safe? Safety is our foundation. Phone verification by one-time SMS code and trust scores are live; email confirmation, ID verification and SOS alerts are in build and not yet active in the pilot. Full safety details here.
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