Tap Out of Distraction.
Tap Into Progress.
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A new member benefit designed to help you disconnect from distractions and reconnect with your workout. Whether it's social media, emails or endless notifications, sometimes the biggest barrier to progress isn't the workout itself – it's everything competing for your attention. With kip, you decide which apps stay on and which apps pause, helping you create more focus, more presence and more from every session. kip is designed to help people disconnect from their phone and reconnect with what matters most.
kip is available to all members at no additional cost. Simply download the app and start using it in club. Download the app and train without interruption.
Why Kip?
How It Works
- Download the free kip app. Create your personalised Gym Mode.
- Choose your distractions. Keep the apps you need. Pause the ones you don't.
- Tap in. Use a kip tag in club to activate your Gym Mode.
- Train with intention. Enjoy a more focused workout experience.
- Tap out. Reconnect when you're ready.
- Simple. Personal. Completely your choice.
Progress Starts With Presence
The gym is one of the few places that's truly yours.
A place to focus. A place to reset. A place to make progress.
kip helps protect that time.
Because when you're fully present, every workout has the potential to be your best one yet.
Choose Progress
Frequently Asked Questions
What is kip?
kip is a digital wellbeing tool that helps you disconnect from distractions and reconnect with what matters most. Using the kip app, you choose which apps stay active and which are temporarily paused while you're in the gym, helping you train with greater focus and intention
Why is Fitness First introducing kip?
At Fitness First, we're committed to helping members get more from every workout. For many people, that includes creating space away from constant notifications, emails and social media distractions. Our partnership with kip gives members an optional tool to help them focus on their workout and be more present during their time in club.
Do I have to use kip?
No. kip is completely optional.
It's there for members who want help reducing digital distractions while they train. If it's not for you, that's absolutely fine – your gym experience remains exactly the same.
How does kip work?
Simply:
- Download the free kip app.
- Choose which apps you want to keep active and which you'd like to pause.
- Tap the kip tag when you arrive at the club.
- Enjoy a more focused workout.
- Tap again when you're ready to reconnect.
Which apps can I keep active?
You decide.
Want to keep Spotify, Apple Music or your workout tracking app running? No problem.
Want to pause social media, emails, games or other distractions? You can do that too.
kip gives you control over which apps are available during your workout.
Can I still receive important calls or messages?
Yes. You choose which apps and services remain available, allowing you to set up your own personalised Gym Mode based on your needs.
Do I need to set it up every time I visit?
No. Once you've downloaded the app and created your preferred Gym Mode, you're ready to go. Simply tap in when you arrive and tap out when you leave.
Is there an additional cost?
No. kip is included as part of your Fitness First membership and does not require an additional subscription fee beyond your existing membership.
Is Fitness First monitoring my phone activity?
No. kip is designed to give you more control over your own digital habits and phone use. The choices you make about which apps to pause are yours. The member-facing materials describe kip as a member-controlled way of managing distractions.
Where can I use kip?
kip tags are available across all of our Fitness First clubs. Simply look for the kip tag in club and tap when you're ready to start your workout.
What if I need help getting started?
Our club teams can point you in the right direction, and support information is available within the kip
Why would I want to use kip?
Many members tell us that the gym is one of the few places where they can focus entirely on themselves. kip helps create more of those moments by reducing unnecessary interruptions and helping you stay present with your workout, your goals and your progress. This is about choice, not restriction.
What is digital wellness?
Digital wellness is about developing a healthier relationship with technology and being more intentional about how, when and where we use our devices. kip positions this alongside other important wellbeing pillars such as exercise, sleep and nutrition.
