Alpha Progression

What Alpha Progression does

Alpha Progression GmbH is a privately held German software company headquartered in Eschborn, Germany, founded by co-CEOs Marwin Sinapius and Benjamin Schnabel. The company operates a mobile-first strength training platform, distributed via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, with a freemium business model: a free Basic tier offering limited workout tracking and a paid Pro tier (monthly or annual subscription) that unlocks custom training plan generation, algorithm-driven progression recommendations, periodization and RIR tracking, and full access to a curated 550+ exercise database with video demonstrations.

The product's core technical asset is an AI-driven recommendation algorithm that analyzes historical and current session performance to generate precise weight and rep targets intended to guarantee long-term muscle-building progression. Supporting features include a Plan Generator capable of producing personalized programs from over 1,000 quadrillion input combinations based on training frequency, duration, muscle focus, and equipment availability; a chart-based progress analytics module; exercise evaluations ranked by range of motion and stability criteria; and integrations with Apple HealthKit and Google Health Connect for health data synchronization. The product is positioned around a science-based training philosophy grounded in published meta-analyses and literature reviews.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through consumer Pro subscriptions, distributed both in-app via App Store and Play Store billing (managed through RevenueCat) and directly through the company website (via Stripe). Marketing is product-led and content-driven, leveraging a 140+ episode podcast, an educational blog, a 192-term fitness glossary, standalone web tools (rep max and calorie calculators), and community engagement on Reddit, Facebook, and Instagram. The company is bootstrapped, with no disclosed external investors, parent company, acquisitions, or funding rounds, and serves a global consumer audience with primary reach in DACH and English-speaking markets.

Name

Alpha Progression

Legal name

Alpha Progression GmbH

Website

https://alphaprogression.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fitness and Strength Training Software

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training (HSADAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Personal Training (In-Person & Virtual) (HSADAAAA)

Keywords

• Strength training app
• Workout tracker software
• Hypertrophy training plans
• Progressive overload tracking
• Fitness mobile application

Headquarters

HQ city

Eschborn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Pro Subscription (Premium): Paid subscription model offering full access to all features including custom training plan generation, advanced progression recommendations, periodization tools, and all exercise videos. Available as monthly or annual subscription with free trial period.
2. Freemium Basic Version: Free tier with limited functionality. Users can track workouts and access basic features, with conversion to Pro version through in-app upgrade or website subscription.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Alpha Progression operates a mobile strength training application (Gym Tracker App) available on iOS and Android in a free Basic tier and a paid Pro subscription. The Pro version unlocks a science-based personalized training plan generator, algorithm-driven per-set weight and rep progression recommendations, periodization and RIR tracking, graphical progress analytics, and a curated library of 550+ exercises with video instructions. The product targets individual strength training enthusiasts and beginners seeking structured, evidence-based workout programming.

Product overview

Alpha Progression is a mobile-first strength training platform built around its core Gym Tracker App, available in free Basic and paid Pro versions. The Pro version unlocks key features including the Plan Generator (creating personalized training plans based on 1,000+ quadrillion input combinations), Progression Recommendations (algorithm-driven weight/rep suggestions), and Charts & Analytics for tracking progress. The product ecosystem also includes standalone web tools (Rep Max Calculator, Calorie Calculator), a podcast series (140+ episodes), a fitness glossary (192 terms), and a blog covering training and nutrition topics. The app integrates with Apple HealthKit and Google Health Connect for health data synchronization, and uses Adjust/Firebase for analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alpha Progression Gym Tracker App Mobile strength training application available on iOS and Android that helps individual users plan and track workouts, generate personalized training plans, and receive per-set progression recommendations. Offered in a free Basic tier and a paid Pro tier with free trial.
• Alpha Progression Pro Subscription Paid subscription tier of the Alpha Progression app unlocking the full feature set, including personalized plan generator, progression recommendations, periodization, RIR tracking, and complete exercise video library. Available as monthly or annual subscription with a free trial.
• Rep Max Calculator (1RM, 10RM) Free web tool that estimates rep maxes (1RM through 10RM) from a user's performed weight and reps using Brzycki and Epley formulas.
• Calorie Calculator Free web tool that estimates daily energy expenditure based on gender, weight, height, age, and activity level, using Harris-Benedict and Mifflin-St Jeor equations.
• Alpha Progression Podcast

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 quadrillion input combinations for personalized plan generation
• +1 more outcomes

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Apple App StorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary distribution channel for iOS app. Processes in-app subscriptions and payments. One of two main app distribution platforms alongside Google Play Store.
• Google Play StorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary distribution channel for Android app. Processes in-app subscriptions and payments. One of two main app distribution platforms alongside Apple App Store.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• FitNotes: Android-focused workout tracker emphasizing simple set/rep/weight logging and routine creation. Targets the same self-directed strength training enthusiast and serves as a credible alternative in the same niche.
• JEFIT: Long-standing strength training app with a large exercise database, customizable routines, and progress tracking. Competes head-on in the muscle-building and personal training logging space with both free and premium tiers.
• Hevy Workout Tracker: Direct competitor offering workout logging, routine planning, progress charts, and social sharing for strength athletes. Operates on a similar freemium model with Pro subscription across iOS and Android.
• FitBod: Strength training app that uses an algorithm to recommend exercises, sets, and weights based on history and available equipment. Closely overlaps with Alpha Progression's plan-generator and progression-recommendation value proposition.
• Strong Workout Tracker: Closest direct peer: a mobile strength training / gym logger app with set/rep/weight tracking, RPE-style progression features, and freemium subscription pricing. Targets the same hypertrophy-focused self-coached lifter persona via App Store and Play Store.

Broad incumbents

• Strava: Large consumer fitness subscription platform with workout tracking, social features, and analytics. While primarily endurance-focused, it is a comparable subscription fitness app competing for the same consumer wallet and app store attention.
• Tonal: Connected strength training hardware plus subscription platform with AI-driven weight recommendations and coaching. Adjacent competitor combining strength training software with proprietary equipment at a premium price point.
• Nike Training Club: Major-brand fitness app offering guided strength, HIIT, and mobility workouts from celebrity trainers. Competes for the same beginner-to-intermediate strength training audience with a much larger marketing footprint.
• MyFitnessPal: Mass-market health and fitness subscription app with calorie tracking and exercise logging. Competes more on nutrition but addresses the same consumer's holistic fitness tracking needs and partner ecosystem.
• Freeletics: Broader European-headquartered fitness app combining bodyweight and gym training with AI-coached sessions and nutrition. Overlaps with Alpha Progression in strength programming but competes across a wider fitness category.

Market position

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Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/alphaprogression
• Instagraminstagram.com/alphaprogression
• Xx.com/AlphaProgr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alphaprogression

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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