You're a trainer, not a spreadsheet manager. Forma lets you build a workout program once and assign it to any client — then log sessions in one tap. Plus a community library of programs to fork, remix, and make your own.
Free for up to 3 clients. No credit card required.
Simple by design
Create a workout program using our exercise library. Set sets, reps, tempo, rest. Save it as a template you own.
One click assigns any program to any client. No copy-paste. No re-formatting. Same program, client-specific adjustments.
Tap through exercises as you coach. Progress charts update automatically. Client history lives in one place forever.
Every trainer reinvents the wheel. Forma's public library lets you browse thousands of programs built by real coaches. Find one you like, fork it, make it yours in minutes.
AI-powered
Tell Forma your client's goals and get a structured starter program in seconds. Then tweak it with your expertise.
→ Try it free. No signup required for the first generation. Or use our full Program Generator →
Pricing
All plans include: program library access · unlimited programs · session logging · progress charts · cancel anytime
Common questions
The main difference is simplicity and the program library. TrueCoach and Trainerize are feature-rich platforms designed for large gyms and enterprise clients — they come with a steep learning curve and a monthly price that stings for solo trainers. Forma is designed for independent trainers who want something as fast as a spreadsheet but smarter. And the social program library? No competitor offers that at all. You can fork a 12-week hypertrophy block from another trainer in seconds instead of building from scratch.
Yes — during onboarding we walk you through a simple CSV import that pulls in your client list (name, email, start date). Exercise history from Excel takes about 10 minutes to set up manually per client, or you can start fresh and let Forma take it from here. Most trainers tell us the clean break was actually refreshing — they used onboarding as a chance to streamline which data they actually look at.
Forma works entirely without a client-facing app for the first two plans — you manage everything on your end and share weekly programs as simple PDFs or links. The client portal (Studio plan) is optional, not required. So you get the admin benefits immediately, even if your clients never log in themselves. Many trainers start Forma-only and gradually invite clients to the portal once they've seen how it works.
By default, all programs you create in Forma are private — only you and your clients can see them. You choose which programs to make public on the library. When you publish a program, other trainers can view and fork it (create their own copy to edit), but they can't modify your original. You control exactly what you share. Many trainers publish a few signature programs as a marketing move — it's a great way to establish credibility in the community.
You describe your client's goals, available training days, fitness level, and any limitations (injuries, equipment). The AI generates a structured weekly plan with exercises, sets, reps, tempo, and rest periods — formatted exactly as a Forma program you can assign immediately. It's not a replacement for your expertise — it's a starting point. Most trainers use it to get 80% of the structure in 10 seconds, then apply their judgment for the remaining 20%.
Join trainers who replaced their spreadsheets with something they actually enjoy using.
No credit card. No setup fee. Cancel anytime. Start with 3 clients free.