Overview

MyGym is a lightweight Web App built to help small local gyms easily manage memberships, fee tracking, and reminders. All without relying on messy paper records or expensive custom software. I designed and developed this product with a friend, and it's now in the final testing phase.

Why We Built MyGym

At my local gym, I saw a situation that many small gyms face: the owner would whisper to members things like, "Did you pay your fees? Has your membership ended?" Everything was tracked using paper registers and receipts, making it difficult to:

• Check who has active or expired memberships

• Remind members to renew their plans

• Understand how many members are actually attending

The owner was managing everything by memory, An unreliable and inefficient method that hurt the gym’s profitability without him even knowing it.

When I spoke to a gym owner in Dubai about a custom mobile app, my agency quoted ₹2 lakhs. He said it was cheap compared to what a Dubai agency offered: ₹5+ lakhs. That’s when I realized the real need for a simpler, more affordable solution.

So, I decided to build MyGym: a modern, easy-to-use app made specifically for local gyms that still rely on pen and paper.

What Makes MyGym Special

• Simple and clean UI — perfect for non-tech-savvy users

• Core-focused — no bloated features, only what’s needed

• Affordable — built without high development costs

• Feels like a real app — thanks to smart PWA implementation

Core Features

Dashboard

• See total members, active memberships, and expired ones

• View recently joined members at a glance

Member List with Filters

• Filter members by status: Active, Expired, Expiring Soon

• Search by name, phone number, or place

• Add new members with details: name, phone, location, plan (1/3/6 months), and start date

Member Detail Page

• View complete member info and current membership status

• See days remaining in the plan

• Renew plan with just a few taps—updates the end date and logs history

• View full membership history

• Remind via SMS: One tap opens a pre-filled SMS in the default messaging app. No need to type.

Multi-user Admin Access

• Owners can add staff or trainers as admins

• Trainers can add and update members when the owner isn’t around

• Recently joined members section helps owners verify activity quickly

Fully Custom-Coded PWA

• Built using React + Supabase

• Hosted on Vercel

• Installable on both mobile and desktop

• Fast, smooth, and lightweight—just like a native app

Design & Development

• Design: Crafted entirely in Figma with a focus on clarity and ease of use

• Development: I built the MVP and collaborated with my friend to perfect the coding and backend

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React (custom-coded)

• Database: Supabase

• Hosting: Vercel

We deliberately cut down on complex features in the first phase to keep things user-friendly and performance-driven. Additional features will be rolled out in future updates.

Challenges We Faced

• Making the PWA feel just like a native mobile app

• Keeping it intuitive enough for gym owners unfamiliar with digital tools

• Building everything on a tight budget, without compromising quality

A native mobile app would’ve cost more and taken longer to build. With a well-built PWA, we achieved a nearly identical experience—faster and cheaper.

Testing & Feedback

We're actively testing MyGym ourselves and with friends who own gyms. Testing on different devices and screen sizes helped us catch bugs early and fix them.

Early Feedback Highlights:

• SMS reminder is a favorite feature

• Owners love being able to check memberships instantly

• No more flipping through registers to track expired members

We’re still putting the app through extreme testing to ensure it’s solid and ready for a wider release.

What’s Next

• Official launch for local gym owners

• Upcoming features:

  • Bulk SMS reminders

  • Plan analytics and performance insights

  • Custom-duration plans

  • UI improvements + Dark Mode

We’re also exploring white-label versions for individual gyms that want their own branded version of the app.

Final Thoughts

MyGym isn’t just a portfolio piece—it’s a working product made to solve a real-world problem. We created it because local gyms need something that works, not just something that looks good.

Tools Used

Figma, React, Supabase, Vercel