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Best Practices for Using AI Forms in FitMetrics

Master AI Forms in FitMetrics. From strategy to structure—optimize every form for better coaching and automation.

Xenios Charalambous avatar
Written by Xenios Charalambous
Updated over 2 months ago

AI Forms in FitMetrics aren’t just replacements for Typeform or Google Forms — they’re smart, fully integrated tools that work with your coaching ecosystem.

Here’s how to get the most out of them.

🎯 1. Start With a Clear Goal for Each Form

Before creating a form, ask yourself:

  • What do I want to learn from the client?

  • What action should this trigger (if any)?

  • Is it one-time or recurring?

Examples:

  • ✅ Weekly check-ins → should be short, fast to complete

  • ✅ Medical history → detailed, used only once

  • ✅ Nutrition intake → use before building a plan

  • ✅ Fitness assessments → benchmark progress

📌 TIP: Don’t try to collect everything in one form. Keep it focused.


🧠 2. Use the Right Elements for Better Engagement

Every form component has a purpose. Here’s how to think strategically:

Element

Best For

Heading / Paragraph

Guide your client through sections.

Short / Long Answer

Collect precise feedback or context.

Single / Multi Choice

Speed things up with clear options.

Star Rating / Opinion Scale / Slider

Visual engagement and fast answers.

Ranking

Great for understanding client priorities.

E-Signature

For terms, waivers, or onboarding.

File Upload / Image

Get labs, photos, or other docs.

HTML Embed

Embed videos, calendars (e.g. Cal.com), or Wistia intros.

📌 TIP: Use dividers to break your form into logical sections.


🧬 3. Use Conditional Logic to Simplify the Experience

Nobody likes long forms. With conditional logic, clients only see what’s relevant.

Examples:

  • Ask “Do you take any supplements?”

    → Only show supplement details if they answer “Yes”

  • Ask “Are you currently injured?”

    → If “Yes,” ask follow-up about injury type

  • Ask “Do you track calories?”

    → If “No,” hide nutrition-specific questions

📌 TIP: Conditional logic = fewer questions = higher completion rate.


🕹️ 4. Use Templates to Save Time

Inside the Form Builder, we offer pre-built templates for:

  • Welcome Forms

  • Medical History

  • Weekly Check-ins

  • Body Composition Logs

  • Fitness Intake

You can always start from scratch, but templates help you launch faster.


📥 5. Automate Form Delivery with AI Check-Ins

You don’t need to chase clients for form responses.

Just use the “Insert Placeholder → Forms” inside your AI Check-In templates.

What happens next?

✅ FitMetrics will insert a personalized form link (with:

  • 🔗 Their Trainerize ID

  • 📅 The attached week number (to organize responses properly)

You can now:

  • Collect check-in forms automatically every week

  • View submissions inside the Client Compliance Tracker

📌 TIP: Send forms on Mondays and review on Fridays to stay organized.


🧑‍💻 6. Test Forms Like a Pro Before Sending

Always test your form before broadcasting or assigning.

Use the “Test” button when editing your form → send it to a Trainerize test account to preview client experience.

Why?

  • You’ll catch typos

  • Ensure logic flows correctly

  • Confirm that Trainerize ID + week tagging work

📌 TIP: If using custom prompts in your AI Check-In template, test several variations.


🌐 7. Use Smart Views + Broadcast for One-Off Use Cases

You don’t always need to schedule forms.

Instead:

  1. Create a form

  2. Click Broadcast

  3. Filter your audience via Smart Views

  4. Send it instantly

Use cases:

  • Announcements

  • Limited-time challenges

  • One-time surveys

  • Goal-setting prompts


🌍 8. Enable Custom Domains for Professional Branding

Business accounts can activate custom domains.

This means all your AI Forms live on your own branded subdomain (e.g. forms.yourbrand.com), not a generic FitMetrics link.

📌 TIP: This boosts trust and looks 10x more professional to your clients.


🔎 9. Monitor Completion from 3 Places

To check who filled out your form:

  1. Forms → Configure → View Submissions

  2. Compliance Tracker → Filter → Forms → View Answers

  3. Trainerize Clients → Select a client → “Forms” tab

Use the “Mark as Reviewed” feature to track coach reviews on your team.


🔥 10. Bonus Tips for Better Results

  • Keep forms mobile-friendly → most clients will complete from their phone

  • Add videos using HTML embed (welcome message, tutorial, etc.)

  • Keep sections short — break long forms into two separate ones if needed

  • Use star ratings and opinion scales for emotional check-ins

  • Collect e-signatures for waivers or agreements

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