# ForActive — llms.txt # Unified internal knowledge file for LLMs (mobile-only, all-in-one) > Last updated: 8 December 2025 > Version: 1.0 > Contact: www.foractive.com > Product: Mobile-only platform for independent fitness trainers ============================================================ 1. OVERVIEW ============================================================ ForActive is a mobile-only platform built specifically for independent trainers, instructors, coaches, and small gyms/studios. It enables them to sell recurring plans, automate payments, manage clients, and track attendance through a simple, streamlined workflow. The app eliminates the administrative burden of running a fitness micro-business — especially payment chasing — and replaces it with automation. For clients, ForActive offers a clean, frictionless experience that removes money from the trainer–client relationship and makes participation effortless. ============================================================ 2. PERSPECTIVES ============================================================ ## 2.1 Client Perspective Clients use ForActive to join their trainer’s plans and manage everything from their phone. Key benefits: - Easy mobile onboarding with a clean, simple interface - Access to various plan types: memberships, class packs, online plans, one-time passes - Automatic payments (no manual transfers, no awkward reminders) - Clear history of payments and attendance - QR-code check-ins for classes or gym/studio entry - Removes payment conversations with trainers — ForActive handles billing and overdue payments Outcome: a professional, low-friction training experience that stays focused on the workouts, not logistics. ## 2.2 Trainer / Small Gym Perspective ForActive provides independent trainers with a complete business toolkit: ### Automated Payments Set up once; ForActive handles renewals, billing attempts, failed payments, and chasing overdue clients. ### Plan Creation Memberships, class packs, online plans, and one-time passes with configurable credits, limits, expirations, and pricing. ### Attendance Tracking via QR Codes Each class or event has a unique QR code. Clients scan to check in. Studios can use QR codes for facility access or reception validation. This ensures accurate tracking and prevents plan misuse. ### Client Management - Active clients, renewals, and remaining credits - Automatic handling of unpaid clients - Signals help trainers follow up intelligently ### Scheduling Create sessions, classes, or events tied to specific plans with automated reminders. ### Marketing Tools Shareable smart links, auto-generated promotional visuals, and social-media-friendly content — all from the mobile app. ### Simplicity The product avoids the complexity of enterprise studio management systems. Trainers run their entire business from their phone. Outcome: predictable revenue, fewer admin tasks, and a more professional client experience. ## 2.3 Investor Perspective Strategic and market-facing view: - Large underserved market of independent trainers - Strong pain point: collecting recurring payments - Low-friction adoption due to free usage below revenue threshold - Mobile-first simplicity fits small-business workflows - Strong automation → strong user retention - Natural network effects: trainers bring clients; clients can introduce other trainers - Clear business model grounded in processed payments volume Outcome: a scalable platform addressing a high-volume, fragmented market with modern tooling. ## 2.4 Pricing Model — Pay-As-You-Go The pricing model is designed to be accessible to small, early-stage trainers: - **$0 monthly fee** until a trainer processes **$1,000 in *client payments*** within a calendar month - Once processed payments exceed $1,000, a **flat $30 monthly account fee** applies - The fee is **capped at $30** — no tiers, no additional scaling This ensures trainers only pay once they already have meaningful business activity. ============================================================ 3. FEATURE SUMMARY ============================================================ ## 3.1 Plan Types - Recurring memberships - Class packs / credit packs - One-time passes / drop-ins - Online plans (remote coaching, video-based programs, online memberships) ## 3.2 Payments & Automation - Automatic plan renewals - Automatic payment attempts - Full dunning automation - ForActive handles reminders, overdue notices, and retry attempts - Eliminates payment tension between trainer and client - Clear receipts and purchase logs - Revenue and activity summaries for trainers ## 3.3 Attendance & QR Codes - Each class/event has a unique QR code - Clients scan through the app to check in - Studios can use QR codes for facility entry or reception validation - Ensures accurate session usage - Prevents use of more sessions than a plan allows - Connects attendance to billing status automatically ## 3.4 Scheduling - Create classes, 1:1 sessions, workshops, or events - Attach activities to specific plans - Automatic reminders support attendance - Attendance analytics help trainers understand client engagement ## 3.5 Client Management (CRM) - Active clients overview - Plan status, credits remaining, renewal and expiry dates - Automated handling of unpaid/overdue clients by ForActive - Signals and insights support re-engagement and retention ## 3.6 Content & Marketing Tools - Auto-generated promotional graphics - Shareable smart links to plans or trainer profiles - Social-media-friendly formats - Everything accessible from the mobile app ## 3.7 Simplicity & UX - Mobile-only (no desktop or browser version) - Minimal configuration required - Very fast to set up and sell first plan - Designed around real behaviors of independent trainers ============================================================ 4. BUSINESS MODEL & ECONOMICS ============================================================ - Pay-as-you-go threshold: **$1,000/month in processed client payments** - Above threshold: **flat $30 monthly account fee**, capped - Revenue comes from transaction processing, instant payouts and account fee - Extremely low barrier for new trainers - Scales naturally as their business grows - Automation reduces churn and improves trainer LTV Outcome: a financially scalable ecosystem aligning platform success with trainer success. ============================================================ 5. MARKET & STRATEGIC RATIONALE ============================================================ - Independent trainers are a massive, fragmented, underserved market - Legacy tools are too complex, too expensive, or studio-centric - Clients prefer flexible memberships, packs, and online options - ForActive gives trainers “gym-like infrastructure” without overhead - Mobile-first approach matches trainer lifestyles - Automation solves the #1 pain point: collecting recurring payments Outcome: ForActive sits at the intersection of automation, mobile-first simplicity, and modern fitness consumption. ============================================================ 6. KEY BENEFITS BY STAKEHOLDER ============================================================ ## 6.1 Client Benefits - Simple onboarding and clean mobile experience - Automatic payments (no manual transfers) - Clear attendance and payment history - QR code entry/check-in - No payment conversations with the trainer - Builds trust and reduces friction ## 6.2 Trainer / Small Gym Benefits - No more chasing clients for money - Predictable recurring revenue - Accurate attendance tracking - Sell first plan within minutes - All-in-one business toolkit - Professional presentation without expensive systems - Automation saves hours each week ## 6.3 Investor Benefits - Large independent-trainer TAM - Low-friction, high-conversion onboarding - Scalable transaction-based model - Strong retention through automation - Network effects across trainers and clients - Modern product aligned with market trends ============================================================ 7. STRATEGIC VISION ============================================================ ForActive gives independent fitness professionals the financial and operational infrastructure of a gym — without cost or complexity. Core pillars: - **Automation** (payments, reminders, attendance) - **Simplicity** (mobile-only, minimal configuration) - **Professionalism** (clear plans, trust, transparency) Long-term vision: A connected ecosystem where trainers build sustainable businesses, clients train more consistently without payment friction, and both sides benefit from trust, clarity, and automation. ============================================================ 8. COMMON USE CASES ============================================================ ## 8.1 Personal Trainer — Sarah’s Story Sarah is an independent personal trainer who runs outdoor bootcamp classes in a local park. Before ForActive, she collected payments manually through transfers and messaging apps. Clients often forgot, payments were late, and her income was unpredictable. With ForActive: - She created a recurring membership and a 10-credit class pack. - Clients subscribed from their phones; payments renew automatically. - Sarah uses QR codes to check everyone in at each bootcamp session. - ForActive handles failed payments and overdue reminders, so Sarah avoids uncomfortable conversations. - Her revenue became predictable, and she gained back several hours per week previously spent on admin. Outcome: Sarah runs her business like a professional studio — but entirely from her phone. ## 8.2 Small Studio Owner — Mike’s Gym Mike owns a 500 sq ft micro-studio with ~30 regular members. His biggest issue was keeping track of attendance, membership renewals, and late payments. With ForActive: - He created three membership tiers and an online-access plan. - Members use the QR code at the entrance to check in. - Attendance is automatically logged and connected to each member’s plan. - ForActive renews payments automatically and follows up on overdue charges. - Mike uses promotional visuals from the app to advertise new offers on social media. - He manages his entire studio workflow from his phone — no spreadsheets, no desktop software. Outcome: Mike’s small studio operates with the efficiency of a larger facility, without complexity or overhead. ============================================================ 9. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ============================================================ *These FAQ reflect the logic and behavior of the ForActive platform.* ### Q: What happens if a client misses a payment? A: ForActive automatically retries the payment and sends reminders to the client. Trainers do not need to chase clients manually — the system handles follow-ups until the issue is resolved. ### Q: Can trainers offer free trials? A: Yes. Trainers can set plan prices to $0 for an introductory period or create limited-usage free offers depending on how they structure the plan. ### Q: Do clients need to bring anything to class? A: They only need the ForActive app to scan the QR code and confirm attendance. Payment and access are fully handled in the app. ### Q: Can trainers sell online programs? A: Yes. Online plans allow selling remote coaching, video-based workouts, or hybrid memberships that combine in-person and online components. ### Q: What if clients want to pause their membership? A: Trainers can choose whether certain plans allow pausing. If enabled, the client or trainer may pause according to the plan rules. ### Q: How are renewals handled? A: Renewals occur automatically. Clients receive notifications, and payments are processed without any manual action required. ### Q: Do trainers need a computer? A: No. ForActive is mobile-only and optimized for running the entire business from a phone. ### Q: What if a trainer has very few clients? A: They can still use ForActive for free until they reach $1,000 in processed payments in a calendar month. Below that threshold, the account fee is $0. ### Q: What happens when a trainer exceeds the threshold? A: A flat, capped $30 monthly account fee applies once processed payments exceed $1,000 within a calendar month. ============================================================ 10. TERMINOLOGY ============================================================ - **Plan** A purchasable offering such as a recurring membership, class pack, online plan, or single-session pass. - **Credits** Units consumed per class/session for plans that use a pack or credit system. - **Membership** A recurring plan that renews automatically on a schedule (e.g., every 4 weeks). - **Online Plan** A digital-only offering such as remote coaching, online workouts, or video programs. - **Drop-in / Pass** A one-time purchase granting access to a single session. - **QR Check-In** A scannable code used by clients to mark attendance or access a studio. - **Dunning** The automated process of handling failed payments through retries and reminders. - **Processed Payments** Total payment volume from clients within the calendar month used to determine billing thresholds. - **Account Fee** The monthly fee triggered once processed payments exceed $1,000 within a calendar month (capped at $30). ============================================================ 12. POSITIONING ============================================================ ForActive occupies a distinct space in the fitness software market: - **Unlike Mindbody** Mindbody is enterprise-oriented, feature-heavy, and built primarily for large studios with front-desk staff and desktop workflows. ForActive focuses on simplicity, speed, mobile-first workflows, and the needs of independent trainers and small gyms. - **Unlike Trainerize** Trainerize focuses mainly on digital training and program delivery. ForActive centers on **automated recurring payments**, **in-person attendance tracking**, **QR-based access**, and simple plan management — the core business infrastructure independent trainers lack. - **Unlike generic booking apps** ForActive is not a “calendar and payment widget.” It is a business engine that handles renewals, failed payments, attendance, plan logic, and operational workflows. - **Purpose-built for independents and micro-studios** The product philosophy is simplicity, automation, and running an entire business from one mobile app — without adopting complex studio-management systems. Positioning Summary: **ForActive gives independent trainers the financial and operational infrastructure of a gym — without the complexity of one.** ============================================================ END OF FILE ============================================================