How To Use Effit - The Effit Cheat Sheet
Effit isn’t about perfection.
It’s not about six-packs, elite programs, or waking up at 5am every day.
It’s about one thing: showing up.
Even for just 15 minutes.
Even when life’s chaotic.
Even when you’re not feeling it.
We built Effit because most fitness apps overpromise and underdeliver. You get hyped, start strong, then fall off because motivation fades. That’s not your fault — that’s just human.
Effit is different.
It uses accountability, community, and consequences to make fitness actually stick.
Here’s exactly how it works.
Step 1: Set a Goal That Actually Means Something
Effit starts with intention. But not a vague “get fitter.” We’re talking specific goals.
Are you trying to:
Lose weight?
Run your first 5k or 10k?
Build strength or consistency?
Train for your chosen sport?
Finally break the cycle of stop-start fitness?
Set the goal, give it purpose. That way, it’s not about punishment — it’s about progress.
Step 2: Choose Your Weekly Commitment
You pick how many days a week you’re committing to move. This is your Weekly Activity Target.
Whether it’s 2 days, 3, 4, 5 — choose what’s achievable but challenging.
We recommend:
2-3 days for beginners
3-4 days for intermediates
4-5+ days for the more advanced
But remember: You only need to do 15 intentional minutes each day you commit. That’s it.
A brisk walk, yoga, a gym session, a ride — it all counts.
Step 3: Set Your Duration
How long are you giving yourself to achieve this goal?
4 weeks? 6 weeks? 8?
Pick a time period that gives you a runway, but still feels doable. It’s long enough to build a habit, short enough to keep momentum.
Step 4: Pick a Forfeit (Make It Hurt!)
This is where Effit gets fun. And spicy.
You choose a forfeit — something you really don’t want to do if you miss a day you committed to.
Could be:
$10 to a friend
$20 to a cause you hate
50 burpees
No coffee for 3 days
Make it something that makes you go: “Nope. Not missing today.”
This is the magic. There are no consequences unless you miss.
Step 5: Sign the Pact & Bring Your Mates
Once you’ve set everything up, you commit by signing our (fun and slightly cheeky) contract.
Then, generate a pact code and send it to your mates.
When they download the app and enter the code, they’ll join your pact — and now the real accountability kicks in.
Pro tip: Choose Monday as your start day. If it’s not Monday yet, get in the app early, explore it, and set yourself up for success.
Step 6: Log Your Workouts (Proof or it Didn’t Happen)
Here’s the deal:
You can’t backdate workouts.
You have to post proof on the actual day you said you’d exercise. Miss the day? Forget to post? That day’s gone. Forfeit applies.
You’ve got two ways to log:
Start your workout timer in the app → finish → upload a photo as proof.
Upload manually after you’re done — add a screenshot of Strava, your sweaty selfie, or a legit photo.
Your pact will be notified when you start, so it helps get everyone moving — together.
Once you upload, your pact members can verify your workout. If it looks sus, they can ask for more proof. No faking it here. 🔍
Step 7: Stay Connected with Your Pact
Each pact has its own group chat.
You can:
Cheer each other on
Roast each other for being lazy
Drop sweaty selfies
Celebrate wins
It’s like a group chat… with actual purpose.
You’ll also see:
Everyone’s weekly commitment
How many days they’ve completed
Who’s staying on track
It’s accountability in full view — no hiding.
Reminder Tabs & Progress Tracking
In the Pact Info tab, you can always check:
Your goal
Your forfeit
Your commitment
In your Profile, you’ll see:
Your streak (how many days in a row you’ve shown up without a forfeit)
Total days you’ve exercised
A full list of every workout you’ve uploaded — your progress, in pictures and sweat.
It’s as Easy or Hard as You Want It to Be
Effit works whether you’re training for your first 5k or just trying to walk 15 minutes a day.
There’s no gatekeeping.
No yelling.
No “go hard or go home” vibes.
Just you, your mates, and a reason to keep going.
We’re not after perfection.
We’re chasing imperfect consistency.
And with a little fun, a little pressure, and a whole lot of support — that’s what actually sticks.
Download Effit. Join a pact. Show up.
No ego. Just effort.
Let’s go. 💪
