Health & Fitness Solutions That Engage, Convert, and Retain

When your app or website frustrates members, they leave. We make sure they stay and keep coming back.
Five Jars specializes in health & fitness app development that turns complex member journeys into seamless, intuitive experiences. From the first sign-up to personalized workouts and daily engagement.

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Custom fitness app development, EHR integration, HIPAA/PCI compliance, and digital fitness solutions for clubs, gyms, and wellness platforms.

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900 K

Active members using YMCA360’s all-in-one Health & Wellness platform

900 +

YMCA branches connected through seamless, on-demand video and live fitness services

100 +

Apps/widgets rolled out across multi-phase launches – from initial CRM sync to scheduling tools

Powering healthier member journeys and stronger Health & Fitess brands

From first touch to long-term loyalty, your digital platform plays a key role in how members experience your brand. We provide the strategy, design, and development services that bring it all together.

Helath & Fitness app development tailored to every business model and sector

National Associations & Community-Based Organizations

Robust digital ecosystems for large, mission-driven organizations like the YMCA – integrating membership management, on-demand video platforms, multi-branch scheduling, and donor engagement tools across hundreds of locations.

Flexible multi-site platforms that support independent franchise operations with shared branding, centralized tools, and location-specific control for class management, staff coordination, and local marketing.

We help early-stage wellness companies bring their ideas to market fast – from clickable prototypes to fully functional MVPs. We deliver scalable, HIPAA-compliant solutions with intuitive mobile UX, secure payment systems, and the flexibility to grow.

Employee wellness and clinical fitness solutions with personalized goal tracking, health insights, rewards, and dashboards – built to support HIPAA compliance and measurable outcomes.

Subscription-ready platforms for delivering on-demand video, live classes, and personalized workout plans – optimized for engagement across devices and global audiences.

"Digital learning platforms for certification programs, personal trainers, and institutions - equipped with LMS functionality, assessments, and mobile access to course content. "

"Custom-branded portals for fitness influencers to launch premium content, sell training plans, and build subscriber communities through seamless digital experiences. "

Your trusted partner in Health & Fitness app development

Deep Technical Expertise

From React Native to AWS, we build scalable, secure, and high-performing digital solutions.

Cross-Sector Experience

Proven track record across fitness, wellness, nonprofit, and education – backed by real results.

Human-Centered Design

We prioritize accessibility, intuitive UX, and real engagement metrics to retain and grow your user base.

Long-Term Growth Partnership

Ongoing support, analytics, and optimization ensure your platform evolves with your business.

Real results from Health & Fitness app development projects

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Health & Fitness

YMCA360

All-in-one digital platform to foster community wellness

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Non-profit

YMCA of the North

Broadening the mobile experience through smart integration

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Health & Fitness

Spooky Nook Sports

Leveraging Drupal and Open Y for scalable sports facility management

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Health & Fitness

YMCA

Empowering organizations to maintain wellness services virtually

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219

partner organizations benefiting from scalable, CMS-driven fitness tools

3M +

annual unique users reached via integrated mobile experiences for YMCA North

Sports, 11 categories, 5 age ranges supported in calendar powered by custom CRM and UX integrations

A purpose-driven approach to building better wellness platforms

Whether you’re a wellness startup launching your first MVP or a nationwide gym modernizing your tech, our process adapts to fit your needs. Every step is collaborative, transparent, and rooted in industry-specific insights.

Step 1

Process:

We dive deep into your organization, goals, and audience. Through stakeholder interviews, technical audits, and competitive analysis, we map out the real challenges behind your current platform.

Fitness platform strategy Technical discovery Stakeholder alignment

Result:

A clear digital strategy aligned with your business model – from class scheduling and video delivery to HIPAA compliance and CRM integration.

Step 2

Process:

We create user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs that reflect how members think, feel, and move across your platform – mobile-first, ADA-compliant, and on-brand.

Fitness app design Health UX WCAG 2.2 Mobile-first design Member engagement

Result:

A frictionless, engaging user experience optimized for conversions, retention, and accessibility.

Step 3

Process:

Our developers bring designs to life using scalable frameworks like React, Next.js, and Drupal – integrating seamlessly with tools like ACTIVENet, Tessitura, Mindbody, Stripe, and Salesforce.

Custom health app development Gym CRM integration ACTIVENet Mindbody Tessitura

Result:

A fast, secure, and fully integrated platform tailored to your operations and user needs.

Step 4

Process:

We rigorously test every feature for functionality, performance, and compliance. From accessibility audits to security testing, we make sure your platform meets industry and legal standards.

Fitness platform QA HIPAA compliance Accessibility testing Core Web Vitals

Result:

Launch-ready platforms that are fast, accessible, and compliant with HIPAA, OWASP, WCAG, and PCI-DSS.

Step 5

Process:

We launch with confidence, monitor performance in real time, and stay with you post-launch to support enhancements, new features, and long-term scaling.

Post-launch support Gym tech scaling Platform monitoring SLA-based maintenance

Result:

Ongoing improvements, 99.99% uptime, and a tech partner invested in your success – not just your go-live.

We’ve helped partners, from startups to Fortune 500s, achieve their goals. Their feedback is our greatest reward!

Testimonials

Throughout the migration process and beyond, Five Jars has been responsive to our needs.

Five Jars provided training documents and hosted an online training session to bring us up to speed and teach us how to use our new CMS. They provided rapid support and gave us multiple communication channels, so that we can use the tools that are most convenient for us. I look forward to working with the Five Jars team as we continue to refine our website.

Amy Kirst

Director of Marketing, George Washington's Mount Vernon, The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association

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Their care and effort in the project most impressed us.

It was clear this wasn't just a project to check a box. Instead, they approached the project with an attitude that our success was their success. They were just as invested in the outcome as we were.

Jim Paro

Owner, The Paro Consulting Group

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Their technical expertise and organized methods made the process smooth from start to finish.

Continuing to work with Five Jars on the ISSUE website has been a seamless and highly professional experience. Their team was responsive and efficient, helping us implement key enhancements that improved functionality and advanced user experience.

Sylver Wallace

Communications Director, ISSUE Project Room

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Automation that gives time back to what matters most – people.

We’re incredibly proud of this partnership and grateful for the ongoing collaboration with Five Jars. Our project exemplifies how smart systems can support human connection – and we’re excited for what’s next.

Mike Dini

Director of Communications and Marketing, The Neon Museum

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Health & Fitness Solutions That Engage, Convert, and Retain

Powering healthier member journeys and stronger Health & Fitess brands

Custom Health & Fitness App Development

Web Platform Design & Development

CRM, Booking & Member Management Integrations

Video Streaming & On-Demand Content Platforms

Security, Compliance & Performance Optimization

LMS & Digital Learning Platforms

Helath & Fitness app development tailored to every business model and sector