FitBudd Introduces Live Connect, Enabling Trainers to Go Live With Clients Inside Their Own Branded Apps

New York, United States, 8th Jan 2026 – FitBudd, an all-in-one fitness coaching and business platform for trainers, gyms, studios, and fitness professionals, announced on January 7, 2025, the launch of Live Connect. This new in-app live-streaming feature helps coaches connect with clients in real time without using external social media platforms.

In-App Live Fitness Sessions

With Live Connect, fitness professionals can host live video sessions directly inside their FitBudd apps. They can run group workouts, live classes, Q&A sessions, form check-ins, accountability meetings, and community events. Hosting sessions in a coach’s own app also avoids distractions, algorithm issues, and privacy concerns often found on public social platforms.

According to FitBudd, this feature meets a growing need for coaches to maintain consistent, meaningful engagement as their businesses expand online, in hybrid models, or remotely. While live video has become essential for relationship-building, many coaches still rely on third-party platforms, which can fragment the client experience and reduce brand ownership.

Integrated Live Coaching Experience

“Live interaction plays a major role in motivation, accountability, and long-term retention,” said a FitBudd spokesperson. “Connect Live allows coaches to show up in real time for clients inside their own ecosystem, without competing with notifications, ads, or unrelated content.”

Moreover, Live Connect integrates seamlessly with FitBudd’s coaching infrastructure. This means live sessions complement ongoing programs, messaging, and client management workflows. Coaches can use live sessions as part of training programs, onboarding processes, or community initiatives, rather than standalone events.

Additionally, Live Connect supports both one-to-many and community coaching. Therefore, it works for solo trainers, studios, and gyms running group programs. Hosting sessions in-app helps coaches maintain a consistent brand and provides clients with a smoother experience—from onboarding to long-term engagement.

Direct-to-Client Fitness Platforms

This release reflects a broader trend in fitness technology. Increasingly, coaches are moving to their own platforms to build direct client relationships. As a result, tools like Live Connect offer more control, stability, and professionalism for digital coaching, rather than relying on social media.

More information about Live Connect and FitBudd’s full platform features is available on the company’s website.

About FitBudd

FitBudd founded in 2019 is a fitness technology platform that helps trainers, gyms, and studios create their own branded coaching apps. With FitBudd, fitness professionals can deliver workouts, talk with clients, and host live sessions like group classes, Q&A sessions, and check-ins right in their app. By keeping everything in one place, FitBudd helps coaches build stronger client relationships without relying on third-party social media platforms.

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Company Details

Organization: FitBudd

Contact Person: Saumya Mittal, CEO

Website: https://www.fitbudd.com

Email: info@fitbudd.com

City: New York

Country: United States

Release Id: 08012639964