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from the first few comments, it appears your idea is triggering people's gag reflex quite strongly. However, I don't think the idea itself is horrible, maybe j

from the first few comments, it appears your idea is triggering people's gag reflex quite strongly. However, I don't think the idea itself is horrible, maybe just the way you're presenting it. Look at your app name "get fit together". Doesn't sound like a fit-babysitting service, does it? It does seem a bit shallow to say "for people who want to get their significant other into shape", but the idea of "let's get in shape together" isn't a bad one, and it doesn't even need to be for significant others, it can also be just for friends. Make little competitions, allow people to challenge each other, etc. etc. Think of how many people run together, do bootcamps together, etc. etc. how about letting them track or challenge (or whatever your app does) together, but it doesn't have to be like a tattle tale. $5 bucks a month? Probably not. but somebody might.

vail130 12y ago
Thanks for your insights, pedalpete! It definitely appears to have rubbed people the wrong way. You're right that the name does not imply the "tag line" I had in there. I guess I went for something that would jar people a bit, but I didn't quite expect this response. I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone. Anyway, appreciate your straightforward feedback and ideas. The reason I was thinking of couples instead of just any group of friends is because I think couples are more invested in each other's fitness and possibly more willing to actually pay some money for something that helped them keep themselves and their partners in shape. I was thinking that friends would be more likely only to use it if it were free. The main reason I think that there might be some people in relationships willing to pay is because I would pay that right now for a service that does exactly this. I think you're right though, that there are tons of groups of friends and acquaintances who work out together, and that could expand the market significantly. Maybe some type of freemium model that appealed to friends but gave people in relationships or power users more for some money would work. Thanks again!

vail130 12y ago

Thanks for your insights, pedalpete! It definitely appears to have rubbed people the wrong way. You're right that the name does not imply the "tag line" I had in there. I guess I went for something that would jar people a bit, but I didn't quite expect this response. I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone. Anyway, appreciate your straightforward feedback and ideas. The reason I was thinking of couples instead of just any group of friends is because I think couples are more invested in each other's fitness and possibly more willing to actually pay some money for something that helped them keep themselves and their partners in shape. I was thinking that friends would be more likely only to use it if it were free. The main reason I think that there might be some people in relationships willing to pay is because I would pay that right now for a service that does exactly this. I think you're right though, that there are tons of groups of friends and acquaintances who work out together, and that could expand the market significantly. Maybe some type of freemium model that appealed to friends but gave people in relationships or power users more for some money would work. Thanks again!