San Ramon Students Launch Fitness App

SAN RAMON, CA — The Tri-Valley is full of gyms, but they all have different varieties of equipment and amenities. Two Dougherty Valley High School powerlifters have created a new app called GymSeekr to help other lifters find gyms with the equipment they need, and to help them work out once they get there.

“In our training, we noticed a common problem: finding gyms with the appropriate specialized equipment and expertise. GymSeekr allows users to search for these specific equipment and displays nearby gyms with that equipment on a map, making it easier for lifters to find the facilities that suit their needs,” founders Aditya Chandasekhar and Anish Neema told Patch in an email.

The app also contains a workout tracker and motivation calendar to help lifters stay organized and encouraged.

Both Aditya and Anish began training in middle school, and now participate in powerlifting competitions. Anish has won first place in the United States Powerlifting Association nationals competition, and even set a world record. During his training, he met with the owner of a small gym in Oakland called Get Bent, which he said provided him with the right training and equipment. That inspired him and Aditya to launch Gymseekr in August.

“We believe GymSeekr can make a positive impact on any person – regardless of where they are in their lifting journey,” the two founders said. “Powerlifting has impacted our lives greatly and we are excited about the opportunity to share our passion with others.”

The app is free and available for the iPhone. See here for more information.