...track speed, position and momentary force production
The market has seen several mediocre solutions that nobody loves. Unless you can offer something fundamentally different, you’ll likely struggle to stand out or make money.
Don't build it.
Your idea for a smart collar device for powerlifters falls into a tough category, one we call a "Swamp". This means there are existing solutions, but none have truly captured the market. Three similar products exist, suggesting some validation, but the engagement is low with an average of only 2 comments per product. This indicates that while the idea has been explored, it hasn't generated much excitement or traction. The lack of any significant 'use' or 'buy' signals further underscores this point. Before proceeding, it's essential to understand why previous attempts haven't resonated with the target audience. You will need to either drastically improve upon the functionality of any existing product or find a niche that is not being served by existing products.
Your idea for a smart collar device for powerlifters falls into a tough category, one we call a "Swamp". This means there are existing solutions, but none have truly captured the market. Three similar products exist, suggesting some validation, but the engagement is low with an average of only 2 comments per product. This indicates that while the idea has been explored, it hasn't generated much excitement or traction. The lack of any significant 'use' or 'buy' signals further underscores this point. Before proceeding, it's essential to understand why previous attempts haven't resonated with the target audience. You will need to either drastically improve upon the functionality of any existing product or find a niche that is not being served by existing products.
Spleeft the new fitness app. Measure barbell velocity and jump height with your phone and Apple Watch. Velocity Based Training. iOS & Android.
Howdy folks,I've been working on an app to solve some problems I've had as a powerlifter:- trimming videos- estimating RPEs- workout tracking specifically tailored for powerliftingAnd so I built [FortisAI](https://www.fortisai.app/)!It was built with all of the above in mind, and utilizes computer vision to extrapolate velocity from your videos, and give you fine-tuned RPE estimates based on your own velocity numbers.It's still in the early stages, and I have a ton of features I'd like to add. If you're interested in this kind of thing, or want some say on the direction of this app I would love your feedback.It's available for download on both iOS and Android via the link above. I also created a [Discord](https://discord.gg/wSC9FbJgzn) for discussion around the app, so feel free to join if you're interested.Thanks!
Record your athletic moves in-app, and Uplift’s AI creates a 3D model, providing personalized insights on jump height, takeoff velocity, and more to improve explosiveness, agility, and overall performance.
The Product Hunt launch received positive feedback, with users congratulating the team and praising the 3D model visualization and the concept of a pocket-sized coach with personalized plans. Suggestions included a potential collaboration with ConverForm. Several users noted the app's smooth design, however, some users indicated the app usability needs improvement, specifically mentioning the need for a smoother interface and better UX. The sentiment is that user feedback should be carefully considered for future updates and improvements.
Users criticized the app for being clunky, stating that a smoother interface and improved UX are needed. There's also a desire for user feedback to play a more significant role in future updates and development of the application.
