EGYM Genius AI: Questions that matter to operators, answered
What you need to know about Genius implementation and all the benefits of AI insights that improve retention, operations, and differentiation.
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EGYM Genius AI creates personalized, AI-powered training plans that are perfectly tailored to each member. Genius knows each member’s fitness level and goals, and takes your club’s complete equipment inventory into account. Every plan includes only equipment that is actually available, ensuring a seamless workout experience.
EGYM AI analyzes data from thousands of connected gyms worldwide, leveraging one of the largest ecosystems in the industry.
- 11+ billion workout data points
- 700+ million assessment data points
- Over 10 years of sports science expertise
- Broad, open ecosystem of connected fitness brands
Yes. Genius continuously improves as it processes new workouts, assessments, equipment usage, and training patterns.
Genius for Trainers: Personal trainers create plans in the Trainer App, supported by AI recommendations.
Genius for Members: Members generate AI-powered plans independently via the Branded Member App.
Both modes can run together.
Benefits of Genius
Operational efficiency at scale
- Personal trainers deliver high-quality plans in just a few clicks
- Staff workflows are optimized
- Personalized support becomes scalable
A premium member experience
For members, Genius delivers:
- Truly personalized training plans
- Clear, visual progress tracking
- Adaptive workouts that evolve with them
Better growth outcomes
- Higher member acquisition
- Lower dropout rates
- Stronger long-term loyalty
- AI-generated plan suggestions save time
- Enables scalable coaching without lowering quality
- Frees trainers to focus on motivation, technique, and relationships
- Hyper-personalized training plans
- Clear visual progress tracking
- Workouts that adapt as fitness and goals change
- Less experienced members feel guided and confident
- More experienced members receive sophisticated, data-driven plans
Genius is available gym-wide once implemented. You control whether plans are created via trainers, via the member app, or both.
Genius can’t be sold standalone — only bundled with general EGYM access if the club’s management software supports Machine Admission.
Getting started with EGYM Genius AI in your gym
- EGYM Fitness Hub and connected scale
- At least 3 Smart Strength machines (requirements may vary by region)
- Branded Member App with Genius widget
- Trainer App (for personal trainers)
- Gym equipment inventory added to the EGYM Business Suite
Genius AI features are integrated directly into our Software Packs for a seamless experience:
- Genius AI for Members is included in the Core Pack
- Genius AI for Trainers is included in the Training Pack
A basic scale works, but a Bio-Impedance Analyzer (BIA) is recommended for better training recommendations and member motivation.
Yes. Smart Strength machines are essential for strength assessments, which are the foundation of Genius training plans.
It’s recommended but not required — existing Smart Strength machines can serve for doing assessments.
Recommended: Lat Pulldown, Chest Press, Rotary Torso, Hip Thrust. For expansion: Row or Lat Pulldown, Chest Press/Butterfly, Abdominal Crunch, Leg Extension, Leg Press.
Yes. Circuit mode data is used, though EGYM Pro is recommended for broader member benefits.
After you enter your gym’s equipment inventory into the EGYM Business Suite, Genius adapts plans based on this data.
Many brands and types — including selectorized, plate-loaded, cable machines, dumbbells, barbells, and functional equipment — are compatible, and the list is expanding.
Use EGYM Genius marketing materials from the Marketing Portal, including social posts and newsletters, customizable for your club. Read more here: A practical guide to EGYM Genius AI for operators.
Using EGYM Genius AI day to day
Members start at the Fitness Hub, complete assessments, and generate their plan with one click in the Branded Member App.
- Trainers can customize plans before sharing
- Members can adjust:
- Key Components of Fitness goals: Strength, Cardio and Flexibility
- Exercise order
- Weights
- Reps/sets
- Exercises
No—plans focus on floor workouts (strength, cardio, flexibility) based on gym equipment.
- Connected equipment tracks automatically
- Non-connected equipment can be logged manually in the Branded Member App
Yes—Genius adapts to whether machines are in Circuit or EGYM Pro and integrates them accordingly.
Yes—plans evolve logically based on the latest measurements and AI models, similar to a real trainer’s progression plan.
Privacy
Personal data is stored in EGYM’s cloud and used to personalize training plans for the member.
Yes—EGYM supports compliance with applicable data protection regulations.
