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WEEK 0 · YOUR SETUP

9 STEPS. 30 MINUTES. THEN WE BUILD.

Welcome to the team! Work through these in order, tick each one off as you go, and once they're all done your coach starts building your plan.

About 30 minutes
Do it on your phone
Two apps: Trainerize + WhatsApp
YOUR PROGRESS
0 OF 9 DONE
1

READ YOUR WELCOME PACK

10 MINUTES

It's attached to your welcome email. It covers how coaching works, your week with us, check-ins, nutrition, training and the important info.

WHY IT MATTERS

Most questions in the first few weeks are answered in there. Read it once now and everything after this makes sense.

Pay special attention to "Your week with us" (page 4). That's your rhythm from now on.
I've read my Welcome Pack
2

DOWNLOAD TRAINERIZE AND LOG IN

3 MINUTES

Trainerize is where your plan, your food logging, your workouts and your check-ins live.

WHY IT MATTERS

This is your daily command center. Your coach pushes all scheduled workouts, nutrition goals, and habit targets directly to this app.

Use the exact email address you registered with when signing up. Turn on push notifications so you don't miss workout logs and coach cues.
I've downloaded Trainerize and logged in
3

COMPLETE YOUR INITIAL ONBOARDING QUESTIONNAIRE

8 MINUTES

Your coach needs your complete history: training experience, past injuries, dietary preferences, daily schedule, and gym equipment access.

WHY IT MATTERS

No copy-paste programs. We build your periodized roadmap from scratch based on your real life, food tolerances, and equipment.

Be 100% honest. If you hate a particular exercise or can only train 3 days instead of 5, tell us now so we program realistically.
I've completed my Onboarding Questionnaire
4

SAVE YOUR COACH'S DIRECT WHATSAPP NUMBER

2 MINUTES

You have direct 1-on-1 access to your coach via WhatsApp for voice notes, form reviews, emergency restaurant menu checks, and urgent queries.

WHY IT MATTERS

Fast communication keeps momentum high. You never have to wait days for an email reply when you're stuck at the gym or grocery store.

Save the number now and send a quick 'Hey Coach, it's [Your Name]' so your thread is pinned.
I've saved my coach's WhatsApp number & sent a hello
5

TAKE & UPLOAD YOUR 'DAY 1' BASELINE PHOTOS

5 MINUTES

Upload 3 clear photos to Trainerize: Front, Side, and Back relaxed. Wear swimwear or fitted gym clothing in good, consistent lighting.

WHY IT MATTERS

The scale fluctuates with water and digestion, but photos don't lie. In 8 to 12 weeks, these baseline shots will be the most valuable proof of your transformation.

Keep lighting consistent: natural window light or front-facing bathroom lighting. Place your phone at waist height rather than angling down from a high mirror.

PHOTO GUIDELINES:

  • Front shot: Feet shoulder-width, arms slightly away from sides, relaxed posture.
  • Side shot: Stand natural, profile visible from head to toe.
  • Back shot: Same relaxed stance facing away from the camera.
I've uploaded my Day 1 baseline photos to Trainerize
6

RECORD YOUR MORNING WEIGH-IN & KEY MEASUREMENTS

3 MINUTES

Weigh yourself first thing in the morning after using the bathroom and before eating or drinking. Take waist, hip, and chest measurements if you have a tape.

WHY IT MATTERS

Having a reliable day-zero data point establishes your baseline trendline so we can calculate exact metabolic rates and initial caloric targets.

Don't stress the number on the scale. It's just a neutral data metric, not your self-worth.
I've logged my morning weight & starting metrics
7

CONNECT MYFITNESSPAL OR SET UP IN-APP NUTRITION

4 MINUTES

Link your MyFitnessPal or Apple Health account inside Trainerize so your calories, protein, and micronutrients sync automatically to your coach dashboard.

WHY IT MATTERS

Automated sync saves you double entry. Your coach sees your exact macros, meals, and adherence trends in real-time.

In MyFitnessPal settings, set your Diary Sharing to 'Public' or 'Friends Only' so Trainerize can pull your full ingredient breakdown.
I've connected my nutrition tracking to Trainerize
8

WATCH 'HOW TO NAIL YOUR FIRST CHECK-IN' VIDEO

5 MINUTES

Check-ins are the engine of your coaching. Watch the 5-minute Loom walkthrough explaining how to complete your weekly Sunday check-in form and metrics.

WHY IT MATTERS

Coaching is only as good as the feedback loop. When you give thorough check-in notes, your coach can pinpoint adjustments that yield 2x faster results.

Check-in day is Sunday morning. Your detailed video Loom response lands in your inbox by Monday noon.
I've watched the Check-In protocol walkthrough
9

SEND A QUICK 'SETUP COMPLETE' MESSAGE TO YOUR COACH

1 MINUTE

Once you've ticked off the previous 8 steps, ping your coach on WhatsApp to let them know you're locked in. This officially triggers the custom plan build.

WHY IT MATTERS

Your coach reviews your questionnaire and baseline numbers immediately and builds your bespoke training split and nutrition protocol within 24 hours.

Send: 'Hey Coach, all 9 setup steps complete! Ready for my plan.'
I've notified my coach that my Week 0 setup is done