FORMA vs a ready-made program app vs an in-gym coach vs a coach over chat
An honest comparison of four ways to train. We do not fit everyone and the table says so.
| FORMA | Ready-made program app | In-gym coach | Coach over chat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who writes the program | A human coach for your case | An algorithm from a template | A human coach | A human coach |
| Technique check | Video review within 48 hours | None | Immediate, in person | Whenever it happens |
| Monthly cost | 2900–5900 RUB subscription plus the coach's fee | 500–1500 RUB | From 20,000 RUB for 8 sessions | 3000–15,000 RUB |
| Where the program lives | In the app, set by set | In the app | In the coach's head or on paper | In chat threads and spreadsheets |
| Who it fits | People who train alone but want a real coach | Beginners with no goal and no budget | People who need someone physically present | People already working with their coach |
| When we are not the best choice | If you need a spotter or a person next to you, train with a coach in the gym | — | — | — |
FORMA is not the best choice if you need a spotter, post-surgery rehab or someone to physically correct you. In those cases train with a coach in the gym.