Development of a Live Online Fitness Class Platform Connecting Trainers and Trainees

With increasing demand for remote fitness solutions, the client aims to create a mobile platform that connects certified fitness trainers directly with users seeking live workout sessions. The challenge involves developing a scalable, secure, and user-friendly app that accommodates multiple user roles, supports live video streaming, and ensures GDPR compliance while facilitating seamless booking, payments, and communication functionalities.

A startup or established fitness network seeking to offer live, guided workout sessions through a mobile application.

• Deliver a minimum viable product (MVP) focusing initially on the iOS platform, targeting the UK market, to validate the app concept and user engagement.
• Establish core functionalities including user registration, trainer profiles, workout scheduling, real-time video streaming, booking management, notifications, and secure payment processing.
• Implement role-specific features for trainees, trainers, and administrators to manage profiles, schedules, communications, revenues, and app moderation.
• Ensure GDPR compliance by obtaining user consent, allowing data modification/deletion, and securing data in transit and at rest.
• Incorporate scalable infrastructure and integrations with third-party services such as video streaming, payment processing, email and push notifications, and analytics.
• Achieve high standards of security, privacy, and performance while supporting future feature expansion and higher user volumes.

• User registration and profile management interface for trainees and trainers
• Trainer onboarding with qualification verification, profile creation, and scheduling tools
• Workout booking system with filters by class type, language, date, and time availability
• Live video streaming integration supporting real-time classes
• Calendar view for trainees to monitor upcoming and completed sessions; trainers to set working days and available slots
• Notification system for upcoming, canceled, and new workout alerts via push notifications and email
• Secure in-app payment gateway integration for session payments and trainer payouts
• Inbox/messaging feature for in-session and post-session communication between users and support
• Admin dashboard for user management, approval workflows, complaint resolution, and analytics
• Support functionality for help requests via chat or call during workouts

• Video streaming provider for live class sessions
• Payment gateway (e.g., Stripe) for processing session payments and payouts
• Email and push notification services for user alerts
• Third-party SMS or chat support APIs for in-app customer assistance
• Analytics tools to monitor app usage, popular classes, and trainer performance

• Scalability to support increasing user base with minimal latency
• High availability and reliability for live video sessions
• Compliance with GDPR and other relevant data privacy standards
• Data security ensuring encrypted communication and data at rest
• Performance metrics targeting quick load times and seamless user experience
• Accessibility aligned with iOS Human Interface Guidelines

The development of this live online fitness platform is expected to facilitate rapid user adoption, enable trainers to monetize their expertise, and provide users with flexible, engaging workout options. Anticipated benefits include increased user engagement and retention, expanded market reach within the UK, and the creation of a scalable infrastructure capable of supporting future feature expansions and higher traffic volumes, ultimately driving revenue growth and positioning the client as a competitive player in the digital fitness industry.