Getting Started
Welcome to OwnFit! Learn how to set up your account and start managing your training business.
Getting Started with OwnFit 🚀
Welcome aboard! You're about to transform how you run your training business. This guide will have you fully set up in about 10 minutes.
What you'll accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll have your account created, your organization set up, and a clear understanding of where everything lives.
Step 1: Create Your Account
Getting in takes just a few clicks:
Visit OwnFit
Head to the app and click Sign Up
Enter your details
Use a strong, unique password—this account protects your clients' data!
Check your email
Click the confirmation link to activate your account
Complete your profile
Add your name, photo, and contact info
Pro tip
Use a password manager! Your OwnFit account protects sensitive client data, so make it bulletproof.
What goes in your profile?
| Field | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Name | What clients see in messages and bookings |
| Profile Photo | Builds trust and recognition—faces matter! |
| Contact Info | For account recovery and important notifications |
Step 2: Create Your Organization
Think of your Organization as your digital gym—your headquarters for everything.
Find the Organization Switcher
It's in the sidebar, near the top
Click "Add Organization"
Give it a name that represents your business (e.g., "Elite Fitness Coaching")
Hit Create
Boom! You're now the Owner with full control
You're the boss now
As the Owner, you have complete control: billing, settings, team management—everything.
Understanding Roles
| Role | Superpowers |
|---|---|
| 🔑 Owner | Full control—billing, delete org, the works |
| ⚙️ Admin | Manage members, settings, equipment, event types |
| 👤 Member | Work with clients, schedule sessions, create programs |
Step 3: Get Your Bearings
OwnFit's sidebar is your command center. Here's the lay of the land:
👥 Clients
| Section | What's There |
|---|---|
| Athletes | Your individual clients |
| Teams | Group training management |
💬 Communication
| Section | What's There |
|---|---|
| Chat | Direct messaging with clients |
🏋️ Training
| Section | What's There |
|---|---|
| Plans | Workout programs |
| Exercises | Your exercise library |
| Feedback | Client workout responses |
📅 Scheduling
| Section | What's There |
|---|---|
| Calendar | Your visual schedule |
| Event Types | Session configurations |
| Waitlist | Manage capacity |
Your First Week Checklist
Estimated time: 30-45 minutes
Check these off and you'll be fully operational!
- ✅ Complete your profile (name, photo, contact)
- 🏢 Create your organization
- 📅 Set up at least one event type
- 👤 Add your first athlete
- 💪 Create your first exercise
- 📋 Build a simple training plan
- 🗓️ Schedule your first session
Quick Navigation
Not sure where to go? Here's your cheat sheet:
| I want to... | Go here |
|---|---|
| See my daily overview | Dashboard → |
| Add a new client | Athletes → |
| Create workout content | Exercises → |
| Build a training program | Plans → |
| Set up my schedule | Calendar → |