Gym2U
Designed an online system to bring the gym resources to the community in a safe, and efficient manner during COVID-19
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Problem Identification
We identified the problem of limited gym equipment in homes and the abundance of gym equipment in gyms and went through many stages of brainstorming to come up with a solution. We based our design on our own experiences due to a lack of ability and time to gather external user research and feedback.
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Product-Market Fit
During the design process, we ensured product-market fit by analyzing current pains and gains from the customer and gym staff's point of view as well as charting a competitive landscape of existing solutions.
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Implementation
We identified key metrics that could be used to track the success of the idea as well as a product road map for launching the design.
Problem
During these unprecedented times of isolation and stagnation, the health and fitness sector is having trouble meeting the consumer where they are at and providing customer-centered goods and services. Gyms are no longer allowed to be open, equipment is being unused in empty fitness centers, and people are only allowed out of the house for essential travel. This has led many people to cancel their memberships to their respective gyms, and a loss of revenue for the business, as well as reduced progress and fitness for the members.
Gym2U Solution
Gym2U allows gym members to have access to the unused equipment available through the gyms as a part of paying their regular gym fees, as well as workout ideas and premade “workout kits” to include anyone interested in working out from home, while not being limited to bodyweight workouts.
Existing Members
This program will be run by the gyms, where members can sign out equipment for a designated amount of time. Workout kits are highly customizable by the gym depending on available equipment. These services would be available as a temporary alternative to the traditional operation and would not cost extra in addition to the member’s monthly gym membership.
Functionality
Sign-outs would all be performed online in an e-commerce style, with time-slot booking formatting, providing individuals to sign out equipment once per day, for a minimum of 1hr and a 3hr maximum. This is to both allow opportunity and access to equipment throughout the day.
Safety
Workout kits are only to include easily disinfected equipment such as bands, weights, as well as ab and recovery accessories. regular equipment change intervals to allow opportunities for disinfecting the equipment, ensuring the safety of the workers and members.
Available Resources
The gym location would be used as a central hub for all equipment storage, cleaning, distribution, and preparation. Trainers would be able to continue working with clients, giving personalized and goal-oriented workout kits, as well as a modified version of instruction through video chat within the gym.
above. Gym 2 U service blueprint
above. Gym 2 U weekly workout and equipment booking page