App Showcase: Volt

What it does

Volt is an AI-powered fitness app that builds personalized strength training programs for users. It tailors workouts based on specific goals like general fitness or sport performance, experience level, and, crucially, the exact equipment a user has access to, whether at home or in a commercial gym. The app then guides users through daily sessions and adapts the plan over time as they progress.

Where it shines

Volt's strength lies in its deep personalization and structured approach. The onboarding quiz (starting at 00:46) is incredibly thorough, making the user feel that the resulting plan is truly theirs. The "Building your plan" animation at 01:31 is a great touch that visualizes the AI at work, building anticipation. In the main app, the workout player (03:00) is clean and functional, providing clear video demonstrations and timers for each exercise. The addition of supplemental routines like warm-ups and finishers (04:21) also provides valuable flexibility.

UX highlights

• Detailed Onboarding: The multi-step quiz covers everything from goals to every piece of available equipment (01:18), setting a strong foundation for a custom plan.
• Tangible Value Proposition: Before hitting the paywall, the app shows a summary of the personalized plan it just created for you (01:44), making the value proposition clear and concrete.
• Modular Workout Structure: Users can add optional Warm-ups, Primers, or Finishers to their core workout (04:21), allowing for flexibility based on time and needs.
• Readiness Check-ins: A pre-workout survey (05:24) asks about soreness, stress, and sleep, suggesting the AI can adapt to the user's daily condition.
• Clear In-Workout Guidance: The workout player screen features a large timer, video demonstrations, and options to get more info or replace an exercise (03:00).
• Comprehensive Activity Log: The app keeps a historical record of all completed workouts and manually logged activities (08:06), making it easy to track progress.

Monetization & growth

Volt uses a hard paywall with a free trial model, which appears after the entire onboarding and plan-building process is complete. At 01:58, the user is presented with three subscription options (annual, quarterly, and monthly), each offering a different free trial length. The annual plan is highlighted with a "44% OFF" tag, creating a clear incentive for a longer commitment. The app's strategy is to get users highly invested in their personalized plan before asking for payment, which likely increases conversion rates.

Who it’s for

Volt appears to be for individuals who are serious about structured strength training but may lack the knowledge to program for themselves or the budget for a personal trainer. It caters to a wide range, from beginners who select "None" for experience (01:12) to advanced users with access to a full gym's worth of equipment (01:20). Its detailed, goal-oriented approach suits anyone looking for a long-term, progressive fitness plan rather than random daily workouts.

Notes & opportunities

The app experience is polished and logical. However, the mandatory account creation at the very beginning of the onboarding (00:11) could be a point of friction for some users; delaying it might improve top-of-funnel completion. Additionally, while the readiness check-in is a great feature, the app doesn't immediately communicate how that data will be used to alter the upcoming workout, which could be a missed opportunity to reinforce its adaptive intelligence.