How to Create Your Branded App: A Step-by-Step Guide

As a personal trainer, you understand the pivotal role that effective workout planning plays in helping your clients achieve their fitness goals.

In an increasingly tech-driven world, workout planning apps have become indispensable tools for in-person and online personal trainers.

This article is tailored for you—the dedicated fitness professional looking to elevate your services and brand.

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A Game-Changer for Personal Trainers: Why Workout Planning Apps Matter to You

In fitness coaching, time is of the essence, and precision is critical. Workout planning apps not only streamline your administrative tasks but also enhance the overall training experience for your clients.

Here's a closer look at why these apps matter so much to you as a personal trainer:

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Efficiency Redefined

As a personal trainer, your schedule is packed with back-to-back sessions, consultations, and client interactions. The key to a successful and sustainable coaching business is to juggle these tasks efficiently.

Workout planning apps act as your digital assistant, streamlining administrative tasks such as creating, organizing, and updating workout plans.

This newfound efficiency allows you to dedicate more time to what truly matters—providing personalized attention to your clients and refining their fitness journeys.

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Precision in Programming

Precision in designing workout programs is non-negotiable when delivering optimal client results.

Workout planning apps empower you to craft highly tailored, goal-specific routines. From selecting appropriate exercises to managing intensity and tracking progress, these apps ensure that every aspect of your clients' training is meticulously planned and executed.

The result? Enhanced effectiveness and a more profound impact on your client's fitness goals.

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Elevated Client Experience

Beyond the pragmatic benefits, workout planning apps contribute significantly to the overall training experience for your clients.

These apps' visual and interactive nature adds a modern touch to your coaching approach.

Clients can access their personalized workout plans, view exercise demonstrations, and track their progress seamlessly. This fosters a sense of accountability and positions you as a tech-savvy and forward-thinking trainer, elevating the perceived value of your services.

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Personalization as a Competitive Edge

In a saturated fitness industry, setting yourself apart is essential. A personalized workout planning app branded with your identity becomes a powerful differentiator.

It showcases your commitment to providing each client with a unique and tailored experience.

Your app becomes a virtual extension of your coaching philosophy, reinforcing your brand and establishing a lasting connection with your clientele.

The sense of exclusivity and personalization fosters a deeper connection between you and your clients. Your app becomes a dedicated space for their fitness journey, enhancing their loyalty to your services.

The pride of using an app crafted by their trusted trainer further solidifies the client-trainer relationship.

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Scalability and Growth

Managing individualized workout plans manually becomes increasingly challenging as your client base expands.

Workout planning apps offer a scalable solution, allowing you to efficiently cater to a growing number of clients without compromising the quality of your service.

This scalability is a crucial factor in the sustainable growth of your personal training business.

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Reinforcing Brand Identity

Brand consistency is crucial for building a strong and recognizable identity in the fitness industry. Your branded workout plan app serves as a tangible representation of your brand, featuring your logo, color schemes, and personalized messaging.

This consistency extends your brand's reach beyond the gym or training session, fostering brand recall and reinforcing your professional image.

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Marketing and Visibility

Your branded workout plan app doubles as a powerful marketing tool. As clients share their workout achievements and progress on social media, your brand gets exposure organically.

The app becomes a conversation starter, generating buzz and curiosity among potential clients. This increased visibility attracts new business and positions you as a tech-forward professional in the fitness industry.

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Data and Analytics for Continuous Improvement

Your branded app provides valuable insights into your clients' engagement and progress.

Analyzing data such as workout completion rates, preferred exercises, and client feedback allows you to fine-tune your approach continuously.

This data-driven approach enhances the effectiveness of your training programs and positions you as a forward-thinking trainer committed to constant improvement.

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How to Create Your Branded Online Training App with PT Distinction

As we guide you through the process of creating your personalized workout plan app with PT Distinction, get ready to discover new opportunities for engaging clients, growing your business, and establishing your brand.

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Step 1. Upgrade to the Pro Plan

Your journey to creating a personalized workout plan app begins with upgrading to the Pro Plan—a comprehensive package designed to meet the diverse needs of personal trainers.Priced at $59.90 per month, the Pro Plan is our most popular choice, offering robust features to enhance your coaching experience.Key Features of the Pro Plan:‍

• Includes 25 Clients: The Pro Plan allows you to work with up to 25 clients, ensuring flexibility and scalability as you grow your business.
• Free Extra Clients for the First Month: Enjoy free additional clients for the first month. Afterward, the cost for extra clients is $2.40 per month.
• iOS & Android Client Apps: Our branding toolkit empowers you to personalize every detail, from the color scheme to the app icon, ensuring that your app reflects your unique identity.

When you're ready to upgrade, you can hover over your avatar after logging in on your computer, enter the Account Settings, and head to the Subscription option on the left.

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Alternatively, hover over the three horizontal lines, the hamburger menu, next to your avatar and click the My App menu. In the introduction section, you'll learn how to upgrade your plan and how the apps appear on Android and iOS devices.

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Step 2. Add Your App Icon

The app icons are crucial in creating a recognizable and engaging user experience. Follow these steps to customize your app icons:

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1. Choose the Right Sizes:
   Upload two versions of your app icon in different sizes: 512x512 and 96x96 pixels. This ensures optimal display on various device types, allowing users to experience your brand seamlessly.
2. Consistent with Your Brand:
   Your app icon can be an extension of your existing logo, maintaining consistency across your brand. If you don't already have an icon, consider using your logo in a simplified form. The goal is to create a visual connection between your app and your brand identity.
3. Use Canva or Hire a Graphic Designer:
   Leverage tools like Canva to design a professional-looking app icon. Hiring a graphic designer can bring a unique and polished aesthetic to your app's visual representation.

Why App Icons Matter:

The app icon serves as the first point of contact between your users and your workout plan app. A visually appealing and well-designed icon enhances the user experience and contributes to brand recognition.Pro Tips:

• Keep it Simple: Opt for a clean, straightforward, easily recognizable design, even in smaller sizes.
• Reflect Your Brand Colours: Incorporate your brand colors to maintain a cohesive look across all touchpoints.

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Step 3. Add Start Screen Logo

The Start Screen Logo lets you make a lasting first impression on your clients. Follow these straightforward steps to add a Start Screen Logo that aligns seamlessly with your brand:

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1. Image Specifications:
   Prepare an image file with dimensions no larger than 750 x 750 pixels. This ensures optimal display on the app's start screen. The image can be the same as your app icon or a distinct variation, such as your entire logo.
2. Consistency is Key:
   Maintain a consistent visual theme using the same logo as your app icon, reinforcing brand recognition. Alternatively, you can choose a variation of your logo that complements the start screen format.
3. Crafting a Unified Experience:
   The Start Screen Logo serves as the initial visual cue for your clients when they launch the app. Aim for a design that mirrors the overall aesthetics of your brand, creating a cohesive and engaging user experience from the beginning.

Why the Start Screen Logo Matters:

The Start Screen Logo acts as a virtual welcome mat, setting the tone for your clients' workout journey.Pro Tips:

• Clarity and Simplicity: Ensure that the logo is clear, even at smaller sizes, to maintain visual appeal.
• Brand Consistency: If using a logo variation, ensure it complements your app icon's color scheme and style.

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Step 4. Choose Brand Colours

Choose your primary brand colors to accentuate your app's visual identity. Follow these simple steps to define the color palette that resonates with your brand.

1. Select Your Accent Colour:
   Choose a distinctive accent color that represents your brand's personality. This color will be applied to critical elements, adding vibrancy and visual interest.
2. Background Colour Selection:
   Define a background color that serves as the canvas for your app. This color creates the backdrop for content and ensures readability.
3. Contrast for Readability:
   Ensuring your chosen background color is dark enough to contrast white text, and elements is crucial for readability. This contrast enhances visual appeal and contributes to a user-friendly experience.
4. Brand Consistency Across Platforms:
   The colors you select here will be applied consistently across your app, from the main interface to buttons and accents. This cohesive color scheme reinforces your brand identity and provides a unified experience for your clients.

Why Main Brand Colours Matter:

The primary brand colors play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of your workout plan app.Pro Tips:‍

• Test Contrast: Before finalizing, ensure that the selected background color contrasts effectively with white for optimal visibility.
• Consider Brand Psychology: Choose colors that align with your brand's values and the emotional impact you want to convey to your clients.

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Step 5. Set Background Image

Setting a background image is a powerful customization that adds a personal touch to your app's visual appeal.

1. No Background (Clean and Minimal):
   Opt for a sleek and minimalistic look by choosing to have no background. This option ensures a clean interface, allowing your content and brand colours to take centre stage without distractions.
2. Upload Your Picture:
   Infuse your app with your unique style by uploading your own picture as the background. Whether it's a motivational image or a snapshot of your training space, this choice adds a personal touch.
3. PTD Stock Library (Optimised for Mobile Screens):
   Explore the PT Distinction stock library for background images that are not only visually appealing but also optimized for mobile screen dimensions.

Why Background Images Matter:

Whether you prefer a clean and modern look, a personal touch with your image, or the convenience of a professionally optimized stock photo, this customization step allows you to curate the visual ambiance of your coaching space.Pro Tips:‍

• Consider Branding: Choose a background image that complements your brand colors and overall aesthetics.
• Mobile Optimisation: If uploading your picture, ensure it is high quality and compatible with mobile screen dimensions for an optimal visual experience.

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Step 6. Add Text

In this step; we focus on text—the narrative that defines and introduces your workout plan app to the world.

1. App Name:
   Define the name that encapsulates the essence of your fitness coaching brand.
2. Email Address:
   Provide the email address you want to associate with your Google Play listing. This ensures seamless communication and support for users with inquiries or feedback about your app.
3. Short Description (80 Characters Max):
   Craft a concise and compelling short description for your app, tailored to captivate potential users browsing on Google Play. Make every word count within the maximum of 80 characters, avoiding links or email addresses.
4. Full Description (4000 Characters Max):
   Dive into the details with a comprehensive full description of your app. With a maximum of 4000 characters, use this space to convey your workout plan app's unique features, benefits, and personality. Remember to steer clear of links or email addresses.

Why Text Matters:

From the succinct app name to the detailed full description, each element shapes the narrative that will resonate with your target audience.Pro Tips:‍

• Clarity and Conciseness: Ensure your short description is concise yet impactful, providing a quick snapshot of what makes your app stand out.
• Tell Your Story: In the full description, use the space wisely to tell the story of your app, highlighting its unique features and the benefits it brings to users.

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Step 7: Add Marketing Graphics

Finally, we focus on the visual allure of your workout plan app by adding essential marketing graphics.

1. Google Play Feature Graphic:
   This header image stands out on your Google Play listing, acting as a visual magnet to draw in users. Craft a feature graphic that encapsulates the essence of your app and communicates its value at a glance.
2. Image Size:
   Prepare your Google Play Feature Graphic with dimensions of 1024 x 500 pixels. This optimal size ensures a crisp and appealing display on the Google Play platform.

Why Marketing Graphics Matter:

The Google Play Feature Graphic is the initial visual handshake between your app and potential users.An eye-catching graphic enhances the overall appeal of your listing and communicates the professionalism and uniqueness of your workout plan app.Pro Tips:‍

• Clarity and Readability: Ensure that the text and visuals in your feature graphic are clear and easily readable, even at a glance.
• Brand Consistency: Align the feature graphic with your chosen colors, logos, and overall brand aesthetics for a cohesive visual experience.

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Step 8: Submit Details for App Creation

As we reach the final step in this comprehensive guide, it's time to submit the details that will breathe life into your personalized workout plan app.

1. Verify Information:Double-check all the details you've provided, including your app name, email address, short and full descriptions, chosen colors, background image, and marketing graphics. Ensure accuracy and consistency across all elements. Worry not; PT Distinction will warn you if something needs to be added.
2. Confirm Google Play Feature Graphic:
   Confirm that your Google Play Feature Graphic is visually appealing and aligned with your app's essence. This graphic is a powerful marketing tool, so make sure it captures attention and communicates your app's unique selling points.
3. Submit for App Creation:
   Once you've reviewed and confirmed all the details, submit the information to kickstart the app creation process. Our system will diligently transform your specifications into a fully functional and branded workout plan app.

What to Expect:

• App Development Timeframe: Our team will work to bring your app to life. The development timeframe may vary, but every effort will be made to ensure a seamless and efficient process.
• Communication: Stay tuned for updates and communications from our team. We'll keep you informed about the progress and any additional steps or information required during the app creation journey.

Congratulations on Reaching This Milestone!

You've taken significant strides toward having your own branded workout plan app by reaching this step.This powerful tool will enhance your coaching capabilities and strengthen your brand presence in the ever-evolving fitness landscape.

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Ready to Transform Your Vision into Reality?

Head to the Create Custom App section on your PT Distinction dashboard, and let the app creation process begin!

Your commitment to personalization and branding is now poised to make a lasting impact on your clients and elevate your status in the world of fitness coaching.

Thank you for choosing PT Distinction to participate in your fitness coaching journey. Here's to the success of your unique and personalized workout plan app!