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Hello! I am requesting edits to this article, as I have a conflict of interest (COI). I have disclosed my COI on my user page. I would like to propose an update to the article to provide more accurate and up-to-date information about Freeletics. The current article is missing some important details about the company’s history, products, and features. I am not editing the page directly due to my COI and will only provide neutral, sourced content. Below is the proposed updated draft, written in a neutral, encyclopedic tone, with inline citations from independent and reliable sources:
Proposed revised article text
Freeletics GmbH is a German fitness technology company based in Munich, Germany. The company began by distributing high-intensity bodyweight training programs as PDFs, then transitioned its content into a smartphone application.[1]
Over time, the app expanded to include workouts using gym equipment, cardio machines, endurance running, interval running, recovery, and mobility sessions.[2][3]
The app is available on Android and iOS platforms and operates on a freemium model, with personalized training features offered through a paid subscription.[4]
As of the mid-2020s, Freeletics reports availability in multiple languages and distribution in countries worldwide.[5]
Overview
Freeletics develops mobile fitness applications that provide workout- and nutrition-related functionality. The company’s primary app generates training plans using an automated coaching system referred to as the “Freeletics Coach,” which adjusts workouts based on user-provided information and in-app feedback.[6]
In addition to guided workouts, the app allows users to record or manually log physical activities, such as running, walking, hiking, cycling, and rowing.
History
Freeletics was founded in March 2013 by Mehmet Yilmaz, Joshua Cornelius, and Andrej Matijczak, who met while studying at the Center for Digital Technology and Management in Munich, Germany. The company’s initial offering consisted of a YouTube video, a newsletter, and several downloadable PDF workout guides.[7][8]
In 2015, Freeletics launched an online retail platform offering apparel and fitness equipment. The product range was later expanded to include accessories and co-branded items.[9]
In October 2017, the company opened its first official outdoor fitness park, referred to as a “Freeletics Training Ground,” in Berlin’s Monbijou Park.[10]
In August 2018, Freeletics was acquired by an investor group including FitLab, Causeway Media Partners, Jazz Venture Partners, Courtside Ventures, Elysian Park Ventures, and Ward Ventures, for a reported high eight-figure sum.[11] Later that year, the company completed a Series A funding round of $45 million,[12] followed by a $25 million Series B round in September 2020.[13]
Training styles and modalities
Freeletics initially offered high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and bodyweight-based workout programs. These programs emphasized short, time-based workouts performed without gym equipment and typically included movements associated with calisthenics, such as squats, lunges, push-ups, burpees, and running drills.[14]
Over time, the company organized its workout programs into structured, multi-week training plans referred to as “Training Journeys,” which group workouts by training goal and duration.[15]
Beginning in the late 2010s, Freeletics expanded its training content to include programs incorporating free-weight exercises, such as those using dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells, as well as hybrid plans combining resistance training with running-based workouts.[16]
Coaching system and app features
Freeletics includes an automated coaching system called the “Freeletics Coach,” which generates workout plans based on user-provided information and in-app feedback.[17][18] According to company statements and third-party coverage, the system has evolved from a limited set of predefined workouts to a more adaptive model that adjusts training variables such as exercise selection, volume, and intensity.[19]
By the late 2010s and early 2020s, Freeletics reported incorporating machine-learning techniques and human-curated training rules to expand the variability of generated workouts and improve adaptation to user preferences and training history.[20]
In addition to guided training, the Freeletics application includes social and tracking features. Users can share workout activity within an in-app community, participate in group-based challenges, and view performance rankings based on selected workouts or aggregated activity data. The app also provides progress-tracking tools that summarize training activity over time and allow users to adjust individual workouts based on factors such as available equipment, duration, or training focus.[21]
References
Thank you to any editor willing to review and improve the article. Nick-freeletics (talk) 14:08, 11 December 2025 (UTC)
Comment: I've changed your headings into Fake heading, please use Template:Fake heading or subheadings in the future as it can mess with our tools. Thanks! Encoded Talk 💬 22:13, 1 January 2026 (UTC)
Not done for now: Some of the requested changes are currently written in a promotional tone. Please review WP:Neutral point of view and make changes where appropriate to follow this before reopening the request. Also, please add link to other Wikipedia articles in your draft.- Additionally, most of your cited sources do not appear to meet Wikipedia's standards for independent sources. - Otherwise (Talk?) 01:29, 1 February 2026 (UTC)
- Thanks for the feedback. I've revised the proposed draft to further neutralize tone, added internal links to relevant Wikipedia articles where appropriate, and reviewed sourcing to prioritize independent third-party coverage (e.g., TechCrunch, Forbes, FAZ, Business Insider). I’m happy to make further adjustments if specific passages or sources are still a concern. Nick-freeletics (talk) 22:05, 5 February 2026 (UTC)
- Hi @Mustbeotherwise, just following up on this. I've re-opened the request with the {{edit COI}} tag. I've worked to address your points on internal linking and independent sourcing. If there are specific sentences that still feel promotional, please let me know. Thanks! Nick-freeletics (talk) 13:31, 1 April 2026 (UTC)
