Afya is a cloud‑based platform that consolidates the core business operations of independent fitness professionals and boutique studios. It streamlines client onboarding, payment processing, scheduling, digital waivers, and membership management, while an AI‑assisted workout builder helps coaches create custom programs quickly. By automating administrative tasks, Afya lets coaches focus on client interaction and program quality.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Fitness professionals and boutique gyms spend a large portion of their time on administrative tasks such as client onboarding, payment tracking, scheduling, and compliance paperwork, which reduces the time they can devote to coaching and program design.
Solution
Afya offers a cloud‑based platform that consolidates core business operations for independent trainers, virtual coaches, and boutique fitness studios. The system provides instant client sign‑up, integrated Stripe and cash payment tracking, a shared calendar for classes and sessions, and digital waiver collection. Memberships, attendance limits, and subscription plans can be managed from a single dashboard. An AI‑assisted programming tool helps coaches generate custom workouts quickly, while the platform’s mobile‑first design ensures coaches can run their business from any device. By automating routine workflows, Afya frees coaches to focus on client interaction and program quality.
Target Audience
Primary users are independent fitness professionals (personal trainers, virtual and hybrid coaches, nutrition coaches) and boutique fitness facilities such as functional gyms, CrossFit boxes, yoga/pilates studios, and HIIT/bootcamp spaces.
Features
- One‑click client onboarding with digital forms and instant account creation
- Integrated Stripe processing plus offline cash payment logging
- Calendar view tailored for coaches and clients to schedule classes, sessions, and events
- Secure digital waiver capture and storage, eliminating paper handling
- Membership and subscription management with adjustable access and attendance limits
- AI‑driven workout builder that generates or adapts programs to facility equipment and client goals
- Mobile‑optimized interface for on‑the‑go business management