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Trainerize, MyFitnessPal Coach, TrueCoach all run smoothly on iPad. Larger screen than iPhone for client form tracking, exercise videos, before/after photos.
Shop iPad Air M3 →Gym environments are hard on tech. Drops, sweat, dropped weights — rugged case is required. OtterBox Defender is the trainer-grade option.
Shop OtterBox Defender →Trainers wear watches all day, exposed to sweat, weights, equipment. Ultra 2's titanium case + sapphire crystal handles abuse. 36-hour battery handles long training days.
Shop Apple Watch Ultra 2 →240fps slow-motion video lets you analyze client form frame-by-frame. Cinematic mode for promotional content (transformation videos for social media).
Shop iPhone 17 Pro Max →Take coaching calls between sessions (driving, between gyms). Excellent mic quality. Transparency mode at gyms to hear surroundings while on call.
Shop AirPods Pro 2 →Bluetooth card reader connects to iPhone via Square app. Accept cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Recurring billing for monthly clients. The standard for independent trainers.
Shop Square Readers →For mobile trainers carrying equipment between client homes — AirTag in equipment bag, in keys, in iPad case.
Shop AirTag 4-Pack →Trainer iPads + iPhones live in high-drop environments. AppleCare+ on iPhone + iPad + Apple Watch covers the inevitable accidents. Business asset insurance.
Setting up Trainerize + Square + Apple Watch heart-rate monitoring for clients — mail-in setup.