AI-Powered Gym OS

Your gym's secret weapon for member retention

PATO is the AI-powered operating system that helps gyms of all sizes manage, reward, assist and keep their members engaged. Removing the friction & adding the fun. No BS.

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Gym Key

QR Check-in

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Classes

Timetable

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Rewards

Real Prizes

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Dashboard

Gym Analytics

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Payments

Direct Debit

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AI Agent

Members & Owners

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Meal Plans

AI Generated

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Workouts

Track & Generate

The real problem

Members don't quit your gym. They quit tracking.

The biggest reason people stop training is loss of motivation — linked to not seeing results. Not because results aren't happening, but because nobody's tracking what's going on under the surface.

Tracking is boring

Apps are complicated. Forms are tedious. So members stop logging after two weeks.

Progress feels invisible

Without tracking, results stay hidden. Members can't see what's changing.

They drift away

No visible results = no motivation. They cancel. You find out when the direct debit stops.

PATO Member App
For members

An AI companion that makes fitness fun

Chat-First

Just talk to PATO

No forms. No menus. Tell PATO what you ate, what you lifted, how you're feeling. It handles the rest. Like texting a mate who tracks your macros.

Natural conversation — not forms
Photo analysis for meals & labels
Smart reply chips — tap instead of type
PATO

PATO

Online

Message PATO...

Snap & Track

Steak and eggs meal being scanned

AI detected:

Grilled Steak with Vegetables

485

cals

42g

protein

18g

carbs

24g

fats

Smart Tracking

Track meals in 5 seconds

Say "I had eggs on toast" and PATO logs the full macros. Snap a photo of your lunch — done. Save favourites to your Smart Pantry for exact data every time.

Instant nutrition estimation from photos
Smart Pantry saves your regular products
Body metrics, weight trends, wellness check-ins
AI Plans

Workouts and meals, sorted

PATO builds periodised workout plans and macro-targeted meal plans with shopping lists. Plans auto-advance as you progress. No guesswork.

4-8 week periodised workout programs
Macro-targeted meal plans with shopping lists
Exercise GIFs for every movement

Upper Body

Day 1 of 4

Bench Press4 x 8 @ RPE 7
Bent-Over Row4 x 10 @ RPE 7
OHP3 x 10 @ RPE 8
Face Pulls3 x 15

Training Day Lunch

Macro-targeted

Grilled Chicken (180g)42P / 0C / 4F
Brown Rice (150g)3P / 33C / 1F
Total520 cal
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XP System

Every action counts

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10 Levels

Hatchling to Master

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PATO Duck

Keep it healthy!

Real Rewards

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Protein Shake

500 pts
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Free PT Session

2,000 pts
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Gym Merch

3,000 pts
Gamification & Rewards

Points that buy real things

Earn XP for every workout, every meal logged, every streak kept. Level up through 10 levels. Unlock 39 badges. Redeem points for protein shakes, merch, PT sessions — real rewards, not meaningless digital trophies.

39 badges across 8 achievement categories
Streaks with escalating bonus rewards
Virtual duck companion whose health reflects your activity
Access & Billing

Secure entry. Effortless payments.

No more key fobs or manual check-ins. No more chasing invoices. PATO handles it all.

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Gym Key

QR code check-in system

Auto-refreshing QR code every 60 seconds
Kiosk mode for unmanned entry
Manual fallback code + access logs
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Payments

GoCardless direct debit

Monthly Plan

Collected 1 Apr

$50.00

Monthly Plan

Collected 1 Mar

$50.00

Next Payment

1 May 2026

$50.00
Automated direct debit via GoCardless
Failed payment retry & notifications
Full payment history for members & owners
The gym owner's problem

Too much admin. Not enough time.

You got into fitness to help people, not to drown in spreadsheets, chase payments, and manually track who's showing up.

Admin overload

Hours spent on billing, attendance, class scheduling, and member comms. Time that should go to coaching.

No engagement tools

You know members are disengaging but have no tools to spot it early or do anything about it at scale.

Silent churn

Members leave without warning. By the time you notice, they've already joined the gym down the road.

PATO Gym Dashboard
For gym owners

See your gym's pulse in real time

Dashboard

Know everything. Guess nothing.

187

Total Members

72%

Weekly Active

8.3

Avg Streak

4

At Risk

Real-time analytics, at-risk member flagging, 14-day trends, and deep-dives into individual activity.

Classes

Book, attend, done.

HIIT Blast
6:00 AM • 12/15
Yoga Flow
12:00 PM • 8/20
Strength
5:30 PM • 18/20

Schedule classes, let members book through the app. Attendance is logged automatically — and earns XP.

Re-Engagement Automation

Catch members before they churn.

Low activity Auto re-engaging
Daniel M. 12 days idle
Sent
Mia K. 9 days idle
Push
Tom B. 6 days idle
Queued

PATO flags inactive members and runs the outreach for you — push, email, or SMS, with templates trained on your voice.

AI Assistant

Run your gym in plain English.

"Move all this week's HIIT classes from 6 PM to 7 PM, and pull a report of every member who attended HIIT in the last month."

PATO

Done — rescheduled 4 HIIT sessions to 7 PM and notified 38 booked members.

HIIT · last 30 days: 17 members · 64 attendances · avg 3.8 / member
Top: Ricardo (8), Nina (7), Sarah (6)

Reschedule classes, pull attendance reports, message members — all in one sentence. No menus, no spreadsheets.

The full experience

We kept only what truly matters

Most fitness apps overcomplicate things. PATO focuses on the people who sign up but churn after two weeks. Because we believe in the power of health and fitness for everyone.

PATO App — Dashboard, Chat, Rewards, and Leaderboard screens
Pricing

Simple pricing. Every feature included.

No per-member fees. No feature gating. Pick the plan that fits your gym size.

Monthly
Annual Save 20%
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Hatching

Up to 100 members

$99/mo

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Runner

Up to 250 members

$199/mo

Most Popular
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Lifter

Up to 500 members

$259/mo

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Olympian

Up to 1,000 members

$399/mo

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Big Leagues

1,000+ members

Let's talk

Optional add-ons

Classes

+$50/mo

Rewards

+$20/mo

Payments

+$50/mo

Gym Access

+$50/mo

SAVE $20

Bundle All

+$150/mo

How it works

Live in under 10 minutes

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Sign up and set up your gym

We get your gym profile, branding, and reward catalogue sorted. Takes less time than making a coffee.

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Invite your members

Share your gym's invite code. Members visit the link, add PATO to their home screen, and they're in. No app store. No downloads.

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Watch engagement take off

Members start chatting, tracking, and competing. You watch it all from your dashboard. The leaderboard goes on the TV. The vibe shifts.

Real humans. Real support.

You're never on your own

We personally onboard every gym. No tutorials, no "figure it out" docs. A real person walks you through everything and sticks around after.

Esty — PATO Founder

Esty

Founder & Director

From setting up your gym profile to configuring rewards and classes — Esty makes sure you're sorted before day one.

Andrea — PATO Trainer & Insights

Andrea

Trainer & Insights

Andrea writes the insights that help gym owners stay sharp — from member retention strategies to nutrition trends and training tips that actually work.

Nelson — PATO Support

Nelson

Customer Success

Got a question or need help? Nelson's got you. Direct support via email or via support tab inside the platform — no ticket queues, no annoying chatbots, no runaround.

Personal onboarding

We set up your gym with you. Not for you — with you.

Direct support

Email support@pato.nz — a real person replies. Every time.

In-dash support

Log support tickets directly from your dashboard. We're on it.

What people say

A companion, not a drill sergeant

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"Logging meals with photo is a game changer. I love the personality and whole vibe of the app. It feels more personal than your regular fitness app."

Josh

Josh

Wellington, NZ

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"Most apps overcomplicate things. This is simple but effective. That's it."

Sid

Sid

Auckland, NZ

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"I love this little app, has definitely helped me track and visualise my goals in a simple way. Being able to chat for everything is CRAZY good."

Anna

Anna

Auckland, NZ

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FAQ

Common questions

What is PATO?
PATO is an AI-powered operating system for gyms. It gives your members a personal AI fitness companion that tracks meals, logs workouts, builds plans, and keeps them motivated through gamification and real rewards. For gym owners, it provides a real-time dashboard with member analytics, class booking, leaderboards, and churn prediction.
How much does PATO cost?
PATO starts at $79 NZD/month for up to 50 members. Plans scale based on gym size, with options for 100, 200, and 500+ members. Every plan includes unlimited AI coaching, the gym dashboard, and all core features. No setup fees, no lock-in contracts.
Do my members need to download an app?
PATO works as a web app that members can add to their home screen — no App Store download needed. It works on any phone, tablet, or computer. A native iOS and Android app is also available for gyms that want the full app store presence.
How does the AI coaching work?
Members chat with PATO like they would a personal trainer. They can log meals by typing or sending a photo, track workouts, get personalised workout and meal plans, and receive evidence-based advice on training, nutrition, recovery, and supplements. PATO remembers their history, goals, and preferences to give genuinely personalised guidance.
Can PATO help reduce member churn?
Yes. PATO uses engagement data — logging streaks, missed workouts, declining activity — to flag at-risk members before they cancel. The gym dashboard shows exactly who needs attention, so staff can reach out proactively. Gamification features like streaks, badges, and real rewards keep members engaged daily.
Is PATO built in New Zealand?
Yes. PATO is designed and built in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The AI understands Kiwi food, training culture, and local context. All data is stored securely with enterprise-grade encryption.

Ready to stop guessing and start engaging?

Give your members a reason to track, compete, and keep showing up. Give yourself the visibility you've been missing.