Based on information from Fortune Business Insights, we estimate that over $5 billion of fitness equipment was purchased in the United States for in-home use in in 2021.
Based on information from Fortune Business Insights, we estimate that over $5 billion of fitness equipment was purchased in the United States for in-home use in 2021.
From time to time, we may become involved in additional regulatory investigations or legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business.
Legal Proceedings From time to time, we may become involved in additional regulatory investigations or legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business.
We face significant competition from multiple industries and exercise verticals, including at-home fitness equipment and content, fitness clubs, in-studio fitness classes, in-person personal training, and health and wellness apps. We expect the competition in our industry to intensify in the future as new and existing competitors introduce new or enhanced products and services that compete with ours.
We face significant competition from multiple industries and exercise verticals, including at-home fitness equipment and content, fitness clubs, in-studio fitness classes, in-person personal training, and health and wellness apps. We expect 34 the competition in our industry to intensify in the future as new and existing competitors introduce new or enhanced products and services that compete with ours.
Government Regulation 23 General We are subject to many varying laws and regulations, including in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, including those related to privacy, data protection, content regulation, intellectual property, consumer protection, e-commerce, marketing, advertising, messaging, rights of publicity, health and safety, employment and labor, product liability, accessibility, competition, and taxation.
Government Regulation General We are subject to many varying laws and regulations, including in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, including those related to privacy, data protection, content regulation, intellectual property, consumer protection, e-commerce, marketing, advertising, messaging, rights of publicity, health and safety, employment and labor, product liability, accessibility, competition, and taxation.
Our solution enables corporations to provide all of their employees with a coaching service regardless of whether they work from home, in the office, or both. Our multi-pronged service offering also provides a new level of customization that can be adapted to employees at virtually all levels of tenure.
Our solution enables corporations to provide all of their employees with a coaching service regardless of 24 whether they work from home, in the office, or both. Our multi-pronged service offering also provides a new level of customization that can be adapted to employees at virtually all levels of tenure.
Highly qualified trainers who continue to advance their skills and expertise through continuing education We strive to hire highly experienced trainers in the industry to deliver our services. In 2022, we hired approximately 4% of the 1,500 total applicants that we received to be a trainer on our platform.
Highly qualified instructors and trainers who continue to advance their skills and expertise through continuing education We strive to hire highly experienced trainers in the industry to deliver our services. In 2022, we hired approximately 4% of the 1,500 total applicants that we received to be a trainer on our platform.
See “Risk Factors – Risks Related to Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Infrastructure” and “Risks Related to Regulatory Matters – Our business is subject to a wide range of laws and regulations, many of which are evolving, and failure to comply with such laws and regulations could harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations” and “– We and our third-party manufacturers and suppliers are, or could become, subject to environmental, health, and safety laws, which could increase our costs, restrict our operations and require expenditures that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.” Facilities 25 Our corporate headquarters are located in Austin, Texas, where we hold a lease that has a monthly fee of $99 and variable cost based on usage.
See “Risk Factors – Risks Related to Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Infrastructure” and “Risks Related to Regulatory Matters – Our business is subject to a wide range of laws and regulations, many of which are evolving, and failure to comply with such laws and regulations could harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations” and “– We and our third-party manufacturers and suppliers are, or could become, subject to environmental, health, and safety laws, which could increase our costs, restrict our operations and require expenditures that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.” 38 Facilities Our corporate headquarters are located in Austin, Texas, where we hold a lease that has a monthly fee of $99 and variable cost based on usage.
Our member engagement staff identifies, evaluates, and implements new ways to promote engagement with our members and to help members reengage with our platform when activity has lapsed, such as monitoring member activity and reaching out via email in the absence of recent activity generally within the preceding three months.
Our member support and engagement staff identifies, evaluates, and implements new ways to promote engagement with our members and to help members reengage with our platform when activity has lapsed, such as monitoring member activity and reaching out via email in the absence of recent activity generally within the preceding three months.
We also view the fact that we in-source development and management of our trainers and the hardware and software through which they reach our members, as a key differentiator that allows us to deliver a high quality and consistent integrated experience across our offerings.
We also view the fact that we in-source development and 16 management of our trainers and the hardware and software through which they reach our members, as a key differentiator that allows us to deliver a high quality and consistent integrated experience across our offerings.
In addition, other competitive factors in our industry include: • total cost; • manufacturing efficiency; • enhanced products and services; • content originality; • product quality and safety; • competitive pricing policies and practices; • product innovation; • market vision; 22 • sales and marketing strategies; • technological advances; and • brand awareness and reputation.
In addition, other competitive factors in our industry include: • total cost; • manufacturing efficiency; • enhanced products and services; • content originality; • product quality and safety; • competitive pricing policies and practices; • product innovation; • market vision; • sales and marketing strategies; • technological advances; and • brand awareness and reputation.
In addition, it is possible that certain governments may seek to block or limit our products and services or otherwise impose other restrictions that may affect the accessibility or usability of any or all of our products and services for an extended period of time or indefinitely.
In addition, it is possible that certain governments may seek to block or limit our products and services or otherwise 36 impose other restrictions that may affect the accessibility or usability of any or all of our products and services for an extended period of time or indefinitely.
We improve our existing products through frequent software updates, which are downloaded automatically approximately every month, to deploy new and innovative interactive features. We generally provide a 12-month limited warranty for the Forme Studio and Forme Studio Lift.
We improve our existing products through frequent software updates, which are downloaded automatically approximately every month, to deploy new and innovative interactive features. We generally provide a 12-month limited warranty for the CLMBR, FORME Studio and FORME Studio Lift.
However, we cannot guarantee that we have entered into such agreements with every such party, and we may not have adequate remedies in case of a breach of any such agreements. 21 Monitoring Unauthorized Use of Intellectual Property Monitoring unauthorized use of our intellectual property is difficult and costly.
However, we cannot guarantee that we have entered into such agreements with every such party, and we may not have adequate remedies in case of a breach of any such agreements. Monitoring Unauthorized Use of Intellectual Property Monitoring unauthorized use of our intellectual property is difficult and costly.
Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and IHRSA, we estimate that within the U.S. market, approximately 32 million 9 people participate in strength training and over 8 million people participate in personal training services in a given year.
Leveraging data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and IHRSA, we estimate that within the U.S. market, approximately 32 million people participate in strength training and over 8 million people participate in personal training services in a given year.
See “Risk Factors – Risks Related to Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Other Ecosystem Partners.” Logistics and Fulfillment We have established a nationwide network of logistics and operations centers, leveraging third-party providers to support our internal logistics resources.
See “Risk Factors – Risks Related to Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Other Ecosystem Partners.” 29 Logistics and Fulfillment We have established a nationwide network of logistics and operations centers, leveraging third-party providers to support our internal logistics resources.
Services offer compelling unit economics By adding services on top of our connected fitness hardware products, we aim to achieve attractive unit economics relative to others in the smart home gym and connected fitness industry.
Services offer compelling unit economics By adding services on top of our connected fitness hardware products, we aim to achieve attractive unit economics relative to others in the smart home gym and commercial connected fitness industry.
We currently work with third-party logistics providers to handle warehousing, shipment and delivery, including middle-mile (warehouse to major city hub) and last mile (major city hub to member’s 20 home) delivery of our connected fitness hardware products, including the Forme Studio and Forme Studio Lift. Our third-party logistics partners also provide white glove installation services of our products.
We currently work with third-party logistics providers to handle warehousing, shipment and delivery, including middle-mile (warehouse to major city hub) and last mile (major city hub to member’s home) delivery of our connected fitness hardware products, including the CLMBR, FORME Studio and FORME Studio Lift. Our third-party logistics partners also provide white glove installation services of our products.
For example, we conduct in process quality checks at various stages of production and “end of line” final tests which serve as quality controls at the end of the manufacturing line in Taiwan and must be completed before the product can be shipped to us in the United States.
For example, we conduct in process quality checks at various stages of production and “end of line” final tests which serve as quality controls at the end of the manufacturing line in Taiwan or China and must be completed before the product can be shipped to us in the United States.
Trademarks As of December 31, 2023, we owned (i) two registered trademarks in the United States; (ii) five registered trademarks in various states; and (iii) two trademark grants of protection covering the United Kingdom and European Union via an International Registration.
Trademarks As of December 31, 2024, we owned (i) five registered trademarks in the United States; (ii) five registered trademarks in various states; and (iii) two trademark grants of protection covering the United Kingdom and European Union via an International Registration.
If our current third-party manufacturing partners cannot perform as agreed, we may be required to replace those manufacturers. We may be unable to establish any agreements with third-party manufacturing partners or to do so on acceptable terms, in particular with respect to the manufacture and supply of our Forme Studio System equipment.
If our current third-party manufacturing partners cannot perform as agreed, we may be required to replace those manufacturers. We may be unable to establish any agreements with third-party manufacturing partners or to do so on acceptable terms, in particular with respect to the manufacture and supply of our equipment.
In addition to CPT, as of December 31, 2023, we have 27 trainers on board with additional coaching certifications including Precision Nutrition (PN) certifications for nutritional coaching. Once onboard, our trainers go through a proprietary eight-week training curriculum, taught by our team of seasoned fitness industry professionals, prior to being matched with our members.
In addition to CPT, as of December 31, 2024, we have 32 trainers on board with additional coaching certifications including Precision Nutrition (PN) certifications for nutritional coaching. Once onboard, our trainers go through a proprietary eight-week training curriculum, taught by our team of seasoned fitness industry professionals, prior to being matched with our members.
We offer competitive benefits tailored to local markets and laws and that are designed to support employee health, welfare and retirement; examples of such benefits include paid time off; remote working/work from home flexibility, 401(k), pension or other retirement plans; basic and voluntary life, disability and supplemental insurance; medical, dental and vision insurance; and flexible spending accounts.
We offer competitive benefits tailored to local markets and laws and that are designed to support employee health, welfare and retirement; examples of such benefits include paid time off; remote working/work from home flexibility, 401(k), basic and voluntary life, disability and supplemental insurance; medical, dental and vision insurance; and flexible spending accounts.
For example, at a 20%-30% member penetration rate, our health coaching service offerings increase our average revenue per device by three times relative to VOD content-only membership, and increase gross profit per device by nearly two times.
For example, at a 20%-30% 18 member penetration rate, our performance coaching service offerings increase our average revenue per device by three times relative to VOD content-only membership, and increase gross profit per device by nearly two times.
We have developed preferred relationships with our partners to maintain access to the resources needed to scale seasonally and ensure our manufacturing partners have the requisite experience to produce our Forme Studio System products and accessories. We pay for and own certain equipment specifically required to manufacture our products.
We have developed preferred relationships with our partners to maintain access to the resources needed to scale seasonally and ensure our manufacturing partners have the requisite experience to produce our products and accessories. We pay for and own certain equipment specifically required to manufacture our products.
The Forme Studio is our base product and features a 43-inch 4K ultra high definition (“UHD”) touchscreen display, which is among the largest and highest definition screens in the connected fitness equipment market, and two front-facing 12 megapixel (“MP”), wide angle cameras designed to facilitate seamless live interaction with a trainer.
The FORME Studio features a 43-inch 4K ultra high definition (“UHD”) touchscreen display, which is among the largest and highest definition screens in the connected fitness equipment market, as well as two front-facing 12 megapixel (“MP”) wide angle cameras designed to facilitate seamless live interaction with a trainer.
Our current product portfolio, which consists of our Forme Studio, Forme Studio Lift, and health coaching services, including our VOD membership, and Live 1:1 personal training, addresses a large consumer base.
Our current product portfolio, which consists of our FORME Studio, FORME Studio Lift, CLMBR, and performance coaching services, including our VOD membership, and Live 1:1 personal training, addresses a large consumer base.
The Fitness Concierge team assists members from initial onboarding through the entirety of the membership experience, including answering general questions, assisting members with matching and changing personal trainers depending on a member’s preferences, addressing other member questions and concerns regarding their fitness goals and experience, and curating weekly personalized fitness programs free of charge to suit each member’s fitness level, needs, preferences, and goals.
The member support and engagement staff also assists members from initial onboarding through the entirety of the membership experience, including answering general questions, assisting members with matching and changing personal trainers depending on a member’s preferences, addressing other member questions and concerns regarding their fitness goals and experience, and curating weekly personalized fitness programs free of charge to suit each member’s fitness level, needs, preferences, and goals.
Our customer acquisition strategy is based on the belief that our technology can be employed to digitize health coaching in other markets. While direct-to-consumer channels can provide the quickest path to initial growth, we have also invested early in developing channels that we believe may yield more cost-effective customer acquisition rates in the future.
Our customer acquisition strategy is based on the belief that our technology can be employed to digitize health coaching in other markets. While direct-to-consumer and business-to-business channels can provide quicker paths to initial growth, we have also invested early in developing channels that we believe may yield more cost-effective customer acquisition rates in the future.
As of December 31, 2023, we had 14 employees across our engineering functions, including 2 employees in our product design and product management functions. Our engineering and product teams are located in the United States. Video streaming and storage are provided by third-party cloud providers.
As of December 31, 2024, we had 14 employees across our engineering functions, including 1 employee in our product design and product management functions. Our engineering and product teams are located in the United States. Video streaming and storage are provided by third-party cloud providers.
We believe the combination of our proprietary software and immersive content combined with our premium connected fitness hardware products and expert coaching network creates a compelling value proposition for our member base and our trainers, and can generate attractive recurring membership revenue.
We believe the combination of our proprietary software and immersive content combined with our premium connected fitness hardware products and expert coaching network creates a compelling value proposition for both our commercial and in-home member base as well as our trainers, and can generate attractive recurring membership revenue.
We believe that our future success depends on our ability to both improve our existing products and to develop new products for both existing and new markets. We design our own connected fitness hardware products. We invest substantial resources in research and development to enhance our platform, develop new products and features, and improve our platform infrastructure.
We believe that our future success depends on our ability to both improve our existing products and to develop new products for both existing and new markets. We invest substantial resources in research and development to enhance our platform, develop new products and features, and improve our platform infrastructure.
The Forme Studio Lift also features two cable-based resistance arms that can provide up to 100 pounds of resistance per arm. Our products ship with a set of premium accessories that are included with purchase.
The FORME Studio Lift is an add-on to the FORME Studio and features two cable-based resistance arms that can provide up to 100 pounds of resistance per arm. Our products ship with a set of premium accessories that are included with purchase.
According to our research, we believe our TAM includes nearly 10 million households, representing total potential revenue of $18 billion, all of which is in the United States. Our TAM consists of households in our current market, the United States, that earn an annual income of $100,000 or greater and have one or more fitness participants in the home.
According to our research, we believe our TAM includes nearly 10 million households in the United States. Our TAM consists of households in our current market, the United States, that earn an annual income of $100,000 or greater and have one or more fitness participants in the home.
Sales and Marketing and Member Support Our goal is to increase brand awareness and purchase intent for our products and services. We market our products through various paid channels including Facebook and Google, as well as through unpaid channels driven by referrals and public relations initiatives.
Sales and Marketing and Member Support Our goal is to increase brand awareness and purchase intent for our products and services as a means of driving purchases of our products. We have historically marketed our products through various paid channels including Facebook and Google, as well as through unpaid channels driven by referrals and public relations initiatives.
We cannot predict how the GDPR, the UK GDPR, or other UK or international data protection laws or regulations may develop or impact our business if and when we become subject to such laws and regulations, nor can we predict the effects of divergent laws and related guidance.
We cannot predict how the GDPR, the UK GDPR, or other UK or international data protection laws or regulations may develop or impact our business if and when we become subject to such laws and regulations, nor can we predict the effects of divergent laws and related guidance. 37 We strive to comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to privacy, data security, and data protection.
We believe digitization can lower the cost of personal training and health coaching, primarily due to lower distribution costs relative to gyms. Further, digitization can increase peak capacity and utilization for service providers, and increase convenience for clients.
We believe that these services have historically been inaccessible to many due to cost and lack of convenience. Digitization can lower the cost of personal training and health coaching, primarily due to lower distribution costs relative to gyms. Further, digitization can increase peak capacity and utilization for service providers, and increase convenience for clients.
We strive to comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to privacy, data security, and data protection. However, governments are continuing to focus on privacy and data security, and it is possible that new privacy or data security laws will be passed, or existing laws will be amended in a way that is material to our business.
However, governments are continuing to focus on privacy and data security, and it is possible that new privacy or data security laws will be passed, or existing laws will be amended in a way that is material to our business.
Our founding team believes deeply that health coaching is key to fitness outcomes, and we believe we have assembled talent with deep experience in both technology and personal training to bring the most advanced virtual health coaching platform to the market. Our Industry and Opportunity Industry We participate in the large and steady growing health and wellness industry.
We believe we have assembled talent with deep meaningful experience in both technology and personal training to bring the most advanced virtual health coaching platform to the market. Our Industry and Opportunity Industry We participate in the large and steady growing health and wellness industry.
We intend to add new facilities and expand our existing facilities as we continue to add employees and grow our business. We believe that new spaces will be available at reasonable terms in the future in order to meet our needs. 26 It em 1A. Risk Factors. Investing in our securities involves risks.
We intend to add new facilities and expand our existing facilities as we continue to add employees and grow our business. We believe that new spaces will be available at reasonable terms in the future in order to meet our needs.
Patents As of December 31, 2023, we owned (i) more than 18 issued patents and/or pending applications in the United States and (ii) more than 74 issued patents and more than 6 pending patent applications in foreign jurisdictions.
Patents As of December 31, 2024, we owned (i) more than 38 issued patents and/or pending applications in the United States and (ii) more than 108 issued patents and more than 10 pending patent applications in foreign jurisdictions.
We currently offer three coaching offerings, VOD membership Custom Training, and Live 1:1 personal training. We offer these three coaching services at different price points to enable accessibility and provide choice to our members.
We currently offer three coaching offerings, Video On Demand, through both CLMBR and FORME, and Custom Training and Live 1:1 personal training through FORME. We offer these three coaching services at different price points to enable accessibility and provide choice to our members.
Our service can also be accessed through our Forme Studio app, which is available through iOS mobile devices and most iOS tablets and computers, which increases the opportunity for consumer engagement and flexibility.
Our service can also be accessed through our mobile apps, which are available through iOS and Android mobile devices and most iOS and Android tablets, which increases the opportunity for consumer engagement and flexibility.
We believe the addition of premium connected fitness hardware products, including the Forme Studio (fitness mirror) and the Forme Studio Lift (fitness mirror with digital weight system), through which members can access our trainers, can drive increased customer lifetime values.
We believe the addition of premium connected hardware products, including the FORME Studio (fitness mirror) and the FORME Studio Lift (fitness mirror with digital weight system), and CLMBR (vertical climbing machine), can drive increased customer lifetime values.
Our Fitness Concierge team curates workout programming from our VOD content library for our members, which provides an enhanced experience for our members, an added sense of accountability, and tailored instruction on how to reach their goals.
Our VOD content features what we believe to be a top fitness instructor talent. Our member services team curates workout programming from our VOD content library for our members, which provides an enhanced experience, an added sense of accountability, and tailored instruction on how to reach their goals.
Our systems allow us to collect anonymized performance data to understand how our members are engaging with the platform in order to optimize our content development around fitness disciplines, class type, length, music, and other factors.
Additionally, our systems allow us to collect anonymized performance data to understand how our members are engaging with the platform in order to optimize our content development around fitness disciplines, class type, length, music, and other factors. This creates an opportunity to serve our members the content that most directly interests them leading to higher engagement.
Our inside sales team engages with customers by phone, email, and online chat on our websites, and offers one-on-one sales consultations seven days a week. • Commercial: We believe that the commercial and corporate wellness markets are important to driving trial and brand awareness.
Our inside sales team engages with customers by phone, email, and online chat on our websites, and offers one-on-one sales consultations seven days a week. • Commercial : We believe that the commercial and corporate wellness channels are important to our ability to scale unit sales and drive hands-on product experiences and brand awareness amongst large and relevant audiences.
We believe we compete favorably among competitors across all of these factors. Human Capital Resources General As of December 31, 2023, we had 27 full-time equivalent employees located in the United States across San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and other cities and 9 full-time equivalent employees located in Taiwan across manufacturing and supply chain functions.
We believe we compete favorably among competitors across all of these factors. 35 Human Capital Resources General As of December 31, 2024, we had 19 full-time equivalent employees located in the United States and 7 full-time equivalent employees located in Taiwan across manufacturing and supply chain functions.
We believe health coaching is the most effective way to drive consistency, engagement, and positive outcomes among consumers and is well-aligned to expanding consumer wellness preferences and goals. 11 Premium offerings attract majority of revenue in the fitness industry We believe the premium end of the market is the most attractive sector to target with our products and health coaching services, as evidenced by data on consumer behavior and spending habits.
Premium offerings attract majority of revenue in the fitness industry We believe the premium end of the market is the most attractive sector to target with our products and health coaching services, as evidenced by data on consumer behavior and spending habits.
We use a combination of brand and product-specific performance marketing to build brand awareness and generate sales of our products and services. Our marketing strategies have focused on product education and broadening our demographic reach.
We use a combination of brand and product-specific performance marketing to build brand awareness and generate sales of our products and services. Our marketing strategies have focused on product education and broadening our demographic reach. Our target demographic segments include members making greater than $100,000 in annual household income.
We also offer add-on accessories, including our barre, a unique accessory that attaches to the Forme Studio or Forme Studio Lift and enables members to incorporate a wooden ballet barre into their barre routines. Sales of our connected fitness hardware products have accounted for the substantial portion of our revenue to date.
We also offer add-on accessories, including our barre, a unique accessory that attaches to the FORME Studio 10 or FORME Studio Lift and enables members to incorporate a wooden ballet barre into their barre routines.
Demand for convenient fitness options Household trends, work from home, and the rise of mobile technology make it challenging to balance time between family, work, and personal health and wellness, resulting in increasing demand for convenient fitness options.
Demand for omnichannel fitness options Household trends, work from home, and the rise of mobile technology make it challenging to balance time between family, work, and personal health and wellness, resulting in increasing demand for convenient omnichannel fitness options. The Les Mills Global Fitness Report found 59% of fitness enthusiasts preferred a 60/40 split of live to digital fitness options.
After onboarding, trainers are encouraged to participate in continuing education facilitated by our training team in order to advance their skillset on our platform, which in turn can increase the fees charged for their training services.
Upon joining, trainers must complete a mandatory eight-week program focused on honing their virtual training skillset. After onboarding, trainers and instructors are encouraged to participate in continuing education facilitated by our training team in order to advance their skills on our platform, which in turn can increase the fees charged for their training services.
According to the Personal Trainer Development Center, nearly 83% of trainers plan to offer virtual services compared to 40% of trainers prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. 13 Growth strategies Increase uptake of add-on services through compelling member experience We intend to increase uptake of our add-on memberships and services by providing a compelling member experience focused on introducing our members to the variety of services available on our platform and specifically, the value-added benefits of our coaching and personal training offering.
Increase uptake of add-on services through compelling member experience We intend to increase uptake of our add-on memberships and services by providing a compelling member experience focused on introducing our members to the variety of services available on our platform and specifically, the value-added benefits of our coaching and personal training offering.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sports and Exercise, 2015-2021 The need for health coaching has grown beyond fitness Traditional offerings in the fitness industry are often “self-serve” in that individuals utilize equipment and gym memberships but often without the guidance of expert health coaching, contributing to low satisfaction and high attrition.
The need for health coaching has grown beyond fitness Traditional offerings in the fitness industry are often “self-serve” in that individuals utilize equipment and gym memberships but often without the guidance of expert health coaching, contributing to low satisfaction and high attrition. According to IHRSA, nearly 50% of new gym members quit within six months of joining a club.
Our Fitness Concierge team works with our health trainers to help ensure that each member is maximizing the value of their experience. 7 What Sets Us Apart Connected fitness hardware products with services to address a large and growing market Our product offering is a combination of premium connected fitness hardware products and health coaching services, which we believe significantly differentiates us in our industry.
What Sets Us Apart Connected fitness hardware products with services to address a large and growing market Our product offering is a combination of premium connected hardware products and performance training services, which we believe significantly differentiates us in our industry.
(1) IHRSA – membership mix across gym tiers assumed to be constant from 2016-2020 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sports and Exercise, May 2017 (left), 2020 IHRSA Global Report (right) Wellness services are gaining share and coaching services are just starting to digitize In fitness, nearly 70% of spending has historically been weighted toward products rather than services, according to McKinsey.
According to IHRSA, premium gyms, which are defined as those costing approximately $100 or more per month in membership fees, account for 32% of total gym memberships and generate 73% of overall gym revenue, indicating that most of the spend in the industry is at the premium end. 22 (1) IHRSA – membership mix across gym tiers assumed to be constant from 2016-2020 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sports and Exercise, May 2017 (left), 2020 IHRSA Global Report (right) Wellness services are gaining share and coaching services are just starting to digitize In fitness, nearly 70% of spending has historically been weighted toward products rather than services, according to McKinsey.
We also have a small office in Taiwan that is primarily used for supply chain and manufacturing purposes and another small office in London, UK that is used for general business purposes. We believe that our existing facilities are sufficient for our current needs.
We have a small office in Taiwan that is primarily used for supply chain and manufacturing purposes and CLMBR studio in Denver, CO that is primarily used to facilitate live classes on a weekly basis. We believe that our existing facilities are sufficient for our current needs.
We plan to pursue disciplined international expansion by targeting countries with high fitness penetration and spend, as well as the presence of boutique fitness, and where we believe Forme’s value proposition will resonate. Our Compelling Value Proposition For Members High-quality trainers – Our trainer recruitment engine was built by seasoned industry veterans from well-known personal training brands.
We plan to pursue disciplined international expansion by targeting countries with high fitness penetration and spend, as well as the presence of boutique fitness, and where we believe CLMBR and FORME’s value proposition will resonate.
For example, we are currently evaluating potential international expansion with the United Kingdom and Canada, although we have not yet made any definitive plans regarding such expansion or the potential timing thereof.
With more than 180 million people belonging to gyms globally in 2019, according to IHRSA, we believe there is significant opportunity to grow internationally. For example, we are currently evaluating potential international expansion with the United Kingdom and Canada, although we have not yet made any definitive plans regarding such expansion or the potential timing thereof.
Members of our team have extensive expertise in the connected fitness and general health and wellness industries, including previous tenures at highly recognized names in the industry, such as Equinox, Peloton, and Exos.
Members of our team have extensive expertise in the connected fitness and general health and wellness industries, including previous tenures at highly recognized names in the industry, such as Equinox and Peloton. Our founding team believes deeply that access to high quality on demand content and performance coaching 19 services is key to long lasting fitness outcomes.
Our Custom Training offering provides a full month of customized workouts created by a real personal trainer, and is currently priced at a fraction of the price of personal training.
Our Custom Training offering provides a full month of customized workouts created by a real personal trainer, and is currently priced at a fraction of the price of personal training. Our monthly VOD membership is currently $49 per month and is less expensive than most monthly gym memberships and monthly spend at boutique fitness classes, according to IHRSA.
To help ensure consistent quality, we routinely perform product audits on non-core suppliers and staff full-time supplier quality engineers at core product manufacturing sites. We believe our ability to work closely with our third-party partners to optimize the manufacturing and production processes for our products provides us with a meaningful competitive advantage.
We believe our ability to work closely with our third-party partners to optimize the manufacturing and production processes for our products provides us with a meaningful competitive advantage.
Our product purchase orders outline the delivery terms of our agreement with these manufacturing partners. Our manufacturing partners must follow our product design specifications, quality assurance programs, and manufacturing standards.
We do not have long-term supply agreements with most of our third-party manufacturing partners, and we purchase from our primary manufacturers on a purchase order basis. Our product purchase orders outline the delivery terms of our agreement with these manufacturing partners. Our manufacturing partners must follow our product design specifications, quality assurance programs, and manufacturing standards.
We believe video has been the most effective medium to communicate the features of our offering. We primarily market through advertisements on social media to reach our target audience, focusing on incremental return on investment.
We believe video has been the most effective medium to communicate the features of our offering. We market through advertisements on social media to reach our target audience, focusing on incremental return on investment. This model allows us to conduct frequent tests in our sales channels, including testing our brand creative and messages, allowing us to further optimize marketing spend.
Our ability to match trainers across time zones means that coaches can choose to work only in the mornings or in the evenings. Higher earning potential – Our platform has created new opportunities for trainers to increase their earning potential, driven by increased capacity to take on clients during peak hours.
Higher earning potential – Our platform has created new opportunities for trainers to increase their earning potential, driven by increased capacity to take on clients during peak hours. The time saved from commuting can instead be spent with more clients.
Fitness Content and Instruction 16 Our VOD content spans strength, recovery, barre, mind, Pilates, yoga, and other specialty categories. We produce our VOD content both through our highly skilled in-house team and by contracting seasoned content production and creative professionals, and we feature what we believe to be the top fitness instructor talent in the Los Angeles area.
Engaging VOD content from leading instructors Our VOD content spans several modalities, including strength, recovery, yoga, pilates, barre, mindfulness and meditation, and other specialty fitness categories. We produce our VOD content both through our highly skilled in-house team and by contracting seasoned content production and creative professionals.
Both products are designed to provide a more integrated and immersive experience than similar connected fitness products currently on the market.
Connected Hardware Platform: Through the FORME brand, we offer two connected hardware products, the FORME Studio (fitness mirror) and the FORME Studio Lift (fitness mirror and cable-based digital resistance). The FORME products are designed to provide a more integrated and immersive experience than similar products currently on the market.
Our sales associates use customer relationship management tools to deliver a personalized and educational purchase experience. • E-Commerce and Inside Sales: Our desktop- and mobile-compatible website provides an elevated brand experience where visitors can learn about our products and services and access product reviews.
Multi-Channel Sales Model We sell our products to customers through a multi-channel sales platform that includes e-commerce, inside sales and third party distribution relationships. • E-Commerce and Inside Sales : Our desktop- and mobile-compatible website provides an elevated brand experience where visitors can learn about our products and services and access product reviews.
In addition, we believe that outsourcing our manufacturing activities provides us with the flexibility needed to respond to new market opportunities, simplifies our operations, reduces risk, and significantly reduces our capital commitments. The components and parts used in our products are sourced either directly by us or on our behalf by our manufacturing partners from a variety of component suppliers.
We believe this outsourced manufacturing approach allows us to focus our resources on the design, development, quality and reliability management, marketing, and sales of our products. In addition, we believe that outsourcing our manufacturing activities provides us with the flexibility needed to respond to new market opportunities, simplifies our operations, reduces risk, and significantly reduces our capital commitments.
Our Fitness Concierge team is currently comprised of personnel with training and expertise in hospitality and membership experience, and with our connected fitness hardware products.
This team primarily works remotely and is distributed across the United States. Our Fitness Concierge team is currently comprised of personnel with training and expertise in hospitality and membership experience, and with our connected fitness hardware products. Manufacturing We outsource the manufacturing of our products to multiple manufacturing partners located primarily in Taiwan and mainland China.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sports and Exercise, May 2017 (left), 2021 IHRSA Global Report, compiled by Piper Sandler based on data from other third-parties, including IBISWorld, Morgan Stanley research, and LEK (2021 revenue) (right) 10 Consumers are shifting consumption of fitness to digital In 2020 and 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the gym and health club industry (see discussion above).
To this end, industry revenues are expected to reach $35.5B in 2024, reflecting recovery above pre-pandemic levels. 20 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sports and Exercise, May 2017 (left), 2021 IHRSA Global Report, compiled by Piper Sandler based on data from other third-parties, including IBISWorld, Morgan Stanley research, and LEK (2021 revenue) (right) Our products address large and attractive segments within the fitness industry According to IHRSA’s 2023 U.S.
We believe the commercial channel provides us with a valuable opportunity to introduce our product to wider audiences and allow for physical, on-product experiences outside of a store or showroom. Member Support Services Our member support team encompasses our member engagement staff, our field operations team, and our Fitness Concierge team focuses on retention and customer satisfaction.
Additionally, placements in the commercial channel provide us with a valuable opportunity to facilitate physical, on-product experiences outside of a store or showroom, which can be an high value source of lead generation for at-home customers. Member Support Services Our member support team encompasses our member support and engagement staff and our field operations team.
Through our internally developed Live 1:1 software platform we strive to deliver a consistent and high quality user experience for both the member and the trainer that includes value added features like on-screen biometrics (e.g., heart rate and calories burned), an adjustable field of view for the trainer and other on-screen UI elements to provide context and motivation during a session.
FORME’s digital services platform delivers a consistent, high quality user experience for both the member and coach. Live sessions with performance coaches include value added features like on-screen biometrics, adjustable field of vision for the trainer, and UI elements to provide context as well as motivation to the member during the session.
Accordingly, we believe there is a significant opportunity to increase participation among these groups by offering more compelling and more customized strength training equipment options for home use, paired with expert coaching and instruction.
We believe there is a significant opportunity to increase participation among these groups by offering more compelling, efficient and customized strength and cardiovascular training equipment options for home and commercial use, particularly when paired with expert coaching and instruction. 21 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sports and Exercise, 2015-2021 Similarly, cardiovascular training ranks among the highest utilization by gym goers, as reported by IHRSA, at 62.9% indicating they use cardio training equipment.
We have strict qualification processes to qualify new suppliers, components, and parts. We have a supply chain team which coordinates the relationships between our manufacturing partners and component suppliers. This team is responsible for cost, quality, and efficiency in the manufacturing processes and for ensuring that timely 19 delivery is made.
This team is responsible for cost, quality, and efficiency in the manufacturing processes and for ensuring that timely delivery is made. We regularly audit our existing manufacturing partners, and component suppliers, and evaluate new partners and suppliers, to help ensure that we can scale our manufacturing base as we grow our business.
Our training and development program focuses on a harassment-free workplace and diversity topics, as well as ethics and compliance. We consider our global employee relations to be good. Our objective is to attract and retain talented and experienced personnel, including personal trainers and fitness instructors, advisors, and consultants.
Our employee base reflects diversity in backgrounds and experiences and each employee contributes different perspectives, ideas, strengths, and abilities to our business. Our training and development program focuses on a harassment-free workplace and diversity topics, as well as ethics and compliance. We consider our global employee relations to be good.
Our Fitness Concierge team works with our trainers to help ensure that each member is maximizing the value of their experience. We also utilize additional third-party support services in areas such as web chat messaging and customer relationship management tools, and intend to increasingly do so as we grow in order to efficiently scale.
We also utilize additional third-party support services in areas such as web chat messaging and customer relationship management tools, and intend to increasingly do so as we grow in order to efficiently scale. Our field operations team provides support regarding sales, scheduling, delivery, installation, account and billing inquiries, troubleshooting and repair, product education, returns and exchanges, and other member requests.
The Forme Studio Lift provides digital resistance up to 100 pounds per arm and is able to auto-adjust resistance based on the user’s profile and can be adjusted remotely by the trainer during a live session. 8 Engaging VOD content from leading instructors Our VOD content spans several modalities, including strength, recovery, barre, mindfulness and meditation, Pilates, yoga, and other specialty fitness categories.
The FORME Studio Lift provides digital resistance up to 100 pounds per arm and is able to auto-adjust resistance based on the user’s profile and can be adjusted remotely by the trainer during a live session. The CLMBR is unlike any other vertical climber that has come before it, in both form, function, and technology.
We believe our service offerings also reduces our reliance on driving volume through brand awareness and product sales, and positions us to achieve attractive levels of annual recurring revenue and profitability. Source: Internal company analysis. See “Market, Industry, and Other Data” for a discussion of the methodology and assumptions underlying internal company estimates.
In the commercial sector, access to additional services create an opportunity for increased engagement and penetration of existing and new residents and guests. We believe our service offerings also reduces our reliance on driving volume through brand awareness and product sales, and position us to achieve attractive levels of annual recurring revenue and profitability.
According to IHRSA, nearly 50% of new gym members quit within six months of joining a club. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has driven consumers to focus more on their overall well-being, and turn to physical exercise as a way to improve mental health and increase longevity.
Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has driven consumers to focus more on their overall well-being, and turn to physical exercise as a way to improve mental health and increase longevity. We believe health coaching is the most effective way to drive consistency, engagement, and positive outcomes among consumers and is well-aligned to expanding consumer wellness preferences and goals.