The hardest part of running a gym isn’t filling the room in January — it’s keeping it full in March. Most new members drift away long before they see results, and a lapsed member is a cancelled membership.
- New members lose motivation within weeks and quietly stop showing up.
- Punch cards and points programs are easy to ignore — there’s nothing real on the line.
- You can’t see who’s slipping until they’ve already cancelled.
- Referral and challenge programs fizzle because nobody is held accountable.
How Cadoo solves it
Real stakes, real accountability
Your members bet their own money on hitting a goal — daily pushups, a step target, a plank hold — with friends and fellow members. Money on the line is the strongest motivator there is, and it keeps them walking through your doors.
Cheat-proof, camera-verified results
Every rep is counted and form-scored by Cadoo’s AI from the phone camera; steps come straight from Apple Health or Google Health Connect. Nobody can fake a win, so your challenges stay fair and your members trust the outcome.
Leagues, leaderboards and shareable wins
Leagues, weekly leaderboards, and shareable highlight clips turn your gym into a community that competes together — and every clip a member posts is free, verified marketing for your brand.
Frequently asked questions
How does Cadoo help gyms with retention?
Cadoo gives members a reason to keep showing up: money-staked, camera-verified fitness games with friends. Accountability and real stakes keep members engaged between visits, which is what turns a new signup into a long-term member.
Do members need special equipment?
No. Members use their own phone — the camera counts and form-scores reps, and steps read from Apple Health or Google Health Connect. There’s nothing for your gym to install.
How do I set up a game for my gym?
You can launch a branded game for your members through the Cadoo Upside Hub, or email Tim@cadoo.io and we’ll set it up with you.
Ready to launch a game for independent and standalone gym owners?
Set up a branded, camera-verified fitness game through the Cadoo Upside Hub, or talk to us and we’ll build it with you.