Trainerize Groups in FitMetrics include full messaging capabilities — send text messages, tag members with @mentions, share files, react with emojis, and delete messages. This article covers everything you can do in the group message thread.
Sending Messages
Select a group from the left panel
Type your message in the composer at the bottom of the center panel
Press Enter or click the Send button to send
Messages appear instantly in the thread. The conversation automatically scrolls to the newest message.
Tip: Press Shift + Enter to add a new line without sending the message.
@Mentions
Tag specific group members to get their attention:
Type @ followed by the person's name
An autocomplete dropdown will appear showing matching members with their names and avatars
Use arrow keys (↑↓) to navigate the suggestions
Press Enter to select a member, or Escape to cancel
The mentioned member will receive a notification depending on their notification settings.
File Attachments
Share files directly in the group chat:
Click the paperclip icon in the message composer
Select a file from your device
The file will be uploaded and shared with the group
Supported file types:
Images (PNG, JPG, GIF, etc.)
PDF documents
Word documents (.doc, .docx)
Excel spreadsheets (.xls, .xlsx)
CSV files
Text files (.txt)
All shared files also appear in the Files tab in the right panel for easy access later.
Emoji Reactions
React to any message with an emoji:
Hover over a message
A reaction picker will appear
Choose from the available reactions:
👍 Thumbs Up
🎉 Cheer
🎊 Confetti
🙌 High Five
😜 Taunts
👎 Thumbs Down
Reactions are grouped on the message — hover over a reaction to see who reacted. Click your own reaction again to remove it.
Deleting Messages
To delete a message you've sent:
Hover over the message
Click the trash icon that appears in the hover menu alongside the reactions
The message will be removed from the conversation
Message History
When you open a group, the most recent messages are loaded. To see older messages:
Scroll up toward the top of the conversation
Older messages will automatically load as you scroll
Messages are separated by date headers (showing "Today", "Yesterday", or the specific date like "24 Mar 2026") to help you navigate the conversation timeline.
Clickable Links
Any URLs shared in messages are automatically detected and turned into clickable links. Just paste a URL in your message and it will be clickable for all group members.