Science before opinion
Every recommendation in Lyfta is grounded in training research, not fitness trends. Our founder holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology and has spent years coaching at the elite level.
About
Lyfta
/ˈlɪfta/verb, Old Norse
To lift something upwards. To make it assume a higher position than before.
That is what we are doing for strength training. Lyfta is a small, independent team building the tools we always wanted for our own training: rigorous, fast, and honest about what works. We are in this for the long run.
What we believe
Three ideas guide most of the decisions we make, from the science behind a program to the pixels on a rest-timer screen.
Built for the gym floor
Most of our users open the app mid-set, with chalked hands and ninety seconds of rest. We design and test for that reality first, and everything else follows.
Made to compound
Lyfta is built to be used for years, not months. That shapes how we design programs, how we write the code, and how we treat the people who trust us with their training.
The team
Lyfta was started by two brothers: a scientist and an engineer, both lifters.
Get in touch
Questions, feedback, or need a hand with the app? We read every message.
support@lyfta.appWork with us
We are hiring across engineering, design, and growth. If the mission speaks to you, we want to hear from you.
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