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Spent 9 months trying to save a workout app. The owner ignored me. So I built workout.cool instead (100% open-source)
r/SideProject
6/18/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workout.cool | http://workout.cool | Fitness Platform | Open-source, exercise database, progress tracking, self-hosting, multilingual support |
| Workout.lol | http://workout.lol | Fitness Platform | Open-source, exercise videos, abandoned project |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Abandoned open-source projects
- Lack of exercise video licensing
- Difficulty maintaining open-source fitness platforms
Problems to Solve:
- Preserving open-source fitness tools
- Providing legal exercise video content
- Maintaining community engagement
Potential Solutions:
- Partnering with fitness apps for video content
- Building community-driven open-licensed animation libraries
- Creating modern, user-friendly fitness platforms
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Building open-source community projects
- Partnering with established fitness apps
- Providing clear licensing and legal compliance
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Leveraging Hacker News and Reddit communities
- Encouraging user contributions and feedback
Monetization & Product:
- Focus on open-source development without direct monetization
- Building comprehensive exercise databases
User Engagement:
- Encouraging user contributions and feedback
- Maintaining active community engagement