# Choccy Box

> Program. Display. Empower.

Choccy Box is the complete gym class orchestration platform. Design workouts in the cloud, run them on dedicated hardware at the edge, and display station-specific exercises on every screen — all perfectly synchronized, even offline.

- Category: Gym class orchestration platform
- Status: In private beta since November 2025, launching Q2 2026 (waitlist open)
- Target audience: Gym owners, fitness trainers, group fitness facilities
- Platforms: Web (Command Center), tvOS (Apple TV display), iOS (trainer remote)

## About

Choccy Box is a three-layer system for running group fitness classes. A cloud CMS (Command Center) handles workout design and scheduling. Purpose-built edge hardware (Edge Engine) runs at each gym location for offline reliability. Apple TV and iOS apps handle display and trainer control. The system keeps every screen in perfect sync, even without internet.

## The Platform

### Command Center (Cloud CMS)
The cloud-based dashboard for all workout design and scheduling:
- Workout design and scheduling dashboard
- Exercise library with video demonstrations
- Reusable set templates (timing patterns like "3 rounds of 60s work / 40s rest")
- Block and workout templates for station structures
- Structured multi-week training programs (periodization)
- Multi-location scheduling with version history and rollback

### Edge Engine (On-Prem Hardware)
A dedicated device installed at each gym location:
- Classes run completely offline — no internet needed during class
- Every screen stays in perfect sync, automatically
- Audio cues for work periods, rest periods, transitions, and completion
- Exercise videos load instantly — no buffering, no lag
- Schedule syncs automatically from Command Center
- Back-to-back classes chain seamlessly with no manual setup

### Display & Control (Apple TV + iOS)
The member-facing display and trainer control layer:
- Apple TV app: multiple stations per screen with flexible layout configurations
- Exercise demonstration videos with rep and weight targets
- Supports both horizontal and vertical TV orientations
- iOS trainer remote: play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, jump to any phase
- Live display management (roles, stations, orientation) on the fly
- Phase-based layouts from warm-up through cooldown

## How It Works

### Step 1: Design Your Class
Use Command Center to build from the exercise library. Set timing, assign exercises to stations, define the full class structure. Create reusable templates for timing patterns and workout blocks.

### Step 2: Schedule & Sync
Schedule your classes across locations and times. Everything syncs automatically — videos load, timers prep, stations configure. Walk into class ready, not scrambling.

### Step 3: Coach, Don't Manage
Hit play. TVs show station-specific exercises in sync. Audio cues handle all transitions between work, rest, and phases. The trainer is free to coach, correct form, and motivate members.

## Key Differentiators

### Offline-First
No internet dependency during class. The Edge unit runs everything locally — exercise videos, timers, audio cues, station displays. If the WiFi drops, the class continues without interruption.

### Real-Time Sync
Every screen transitions together, every time. Your class looks polished and professional — no drift, no delays, no confused members.

### Station-Specific Display
Each TV receives only the data for its assigned stations. Screen 1 can show chest exercises while Screen 2 shows legs — simultaneously, with independent timing.

### Concurrent Zones
Run cardio and weights zones at the same time. Different exercises, different timers, one synchronized system managing it all.

### Audio Cues
Distinct audio tones for work periods, rest periods, transitions, and completion. Members know exactly what is happening without needing to look at a screen.

### Auto-Chaining
Back-to-back classes load automatically. No gaps, no manual setup between sessions. Transitions happen seamlessly with no manual intervention.

## Who It's For

Choccy Box serves two primary audiences: franchise gym owners going independent, and multi-site gym chains seeking consistent group fitness quality.

### Franchise Gym Owners Going Independent

For gym owners leaving franchise networks like F45, Orangetheory, CrossFit, or The Yard due to high franchise fees, zero programming control, forced vendor lock-in, and thin margins.

**Your Programming, Your Way**: Design workouts that fit your community — not a corporate template pushed to every location worldwide. Your members, your vision, your classes.

**Zero Franchise Fees**: No royalties. No marketing fund. No surprise technology fees. Choccy Box is a la carte — pay only for what you use, per location.

**Own Your Brand**: Your gym name on the screens. Your class names. Your identity. Choccy Box powers the experience — your brand is what members see.

**Own Your Data**: Your class data lives on your hardware, at your location. No corporate dashboard mining your member insights. Your gym, your information.

### Multi-Site Gym Chains

For large gym chains like Fitness First, Lifetime Fitness, and other multi-location operators where group fitness is often an afterthought — each location plans independently, quality varies, and the brand suffers.

**Design Once, Deploy Everywhere**: One person creates the class schedule in Command Center. It syncs to every location automatically. Same exercises, same timing, same quality.

**Consistent Member Experience**: Whether it's your downtown flagship or a suburban location, members get the same class. Every screen, every cue, every transition — identical.

**Central Control, Local Execution**: Schedule from HQ. Each Edge unit runs independently at each location — even without internet. Central visibility without central dependency.

**Free Your Trainers to Coach**: Stop asking trainers to manage screens and timers. The system handles the tech. Trainers focus on form, motivation, and building community.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What hardware do I need?
Each location needs a Choccy Box Edge unit (a small, purpose-built device we provide), Apple TVs for your stations, and an iPad or iPhone for trainer control. The Edge unit connects to your local network — no complex IT setup required.

### Does it work without internet?
Yes. Once your class schedule syncs to the Edge unit, everything runs locally. Exercise videos, timers, audio cues, and station displays all work with zero internet dependency.

### How many stations can I run?
Each Apple TV can display multiple stations simultaneously with flexible layout configurations. You can run as many TVs as your space needs, all perfectly synchronized through the Edge unit.

### Can different stations show different exercises at the same time?
Absolutely. Each TV receives only the data for its assigned stations. You can run a cardio zone and a weights zone simultaneously, with each screen showing the right exercises, reps, and timers for its stations.

### How do I create workouts?
Use Command Center, our cloud-based CMS. Build from an exercise library with video demonstrations, create reusable timing templates, assemble station-based workout blocks, and organize them into structured multi-week programs.

### Can I manage multiple gym locations?
Yes. Command Center supports multi-location scheduling. Design your workouts once and deploy them across all your locations. Each Edge unit syncs independently, and you can manage location-specific schedules from one dashboard.

### How much does it cost?
Choccy Box is a la carte — pay only for what you need, per location. Hardware financing and IT support are available. We've been in private beta since November 2025 and are launching in Q2 2026. Join the waitlist to be first in line for pricing details.

### Can the trainer control the session while it's running?
Yes. The iOS app gives trainers full control — play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, and jump to any phase. You can also manage display settings, station assignments, and TV orientations on the fly.

### I'm leaving a franchise. Can Choccy Box replace what I'm giving up?
Yes. Choccy Box gives you the full class orchestration toolkit — workout design, scheduling, display, and audio cues — without the franchise overhead. You keep complete control over your programming, your brand, and your data. No royalties, no rigid corporate templates, no forced vendors.

### We have multiple locations. Can one person manage classes across all of them?
Absolutely. Command Center lets you design workouts once and schedule them across every location from a single dashboard. Each Edge unit syncs independently and runs classes identically — so your members get the same quality experience no matter which gym they walk into.

## Waitlist

Choccy Box has been in private beta since November 2025 and is launching in Q2 2026. Join the waitlist at choccybox.app to get early access and special launch pricing.

## Contact

- Website: https://choccybox.app