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Meridian and Forge — one Movement Pod, two products

A Movement Pod is a single in-gym kiosk that runs two products on one 5-camera hardware unit. Meridian is a 10-minute structured movement assessment used to convert new members to personal training. Forge is split-pane lift replay for squat-rack lifts (squat, deadlift, bench, overhead press, row, pull-up) and open-floor work (lunge, bodyweight, walking, running) — anyone can start a session at the kiosk anytime.

Why one hardware unit, two products

The Movement Pod kiosk has five cameras positioned to capture a member from multiple angles. The same five cameras feed Meridian's 14-step assessment protocol and Forge's split-pane lift replay. There is no second kiosk and no second hardware purchase — Meridian and Forge are both included with the Pod.

That architecture is the structural difference from phone or tablet movement-assessment apps (which require a coach to capture each clip) and from rack-mounted velocity-based-training cameras (which only see what is happening at the rack). The Movement Pod sees the whole member, in the gym, on a fixed station, all the time.

Glossary

Movement Pod
A single in-gym kiosk hardware unit (mini PC, touchscreen, five cameras) that runs Meridian and Forge.
Meridian
A 10-minute structured movement assessment used at member intake and re-test, with a 0–100 Movement Score.
Forge
Split-pane lift replay for squat-rack and open-floor work; anyone can start a session at the kiosk anytime.
Score delta
The change in a member's Movement Score between two Meridian assessments, used for the re-test ritual.
Re-test ritual
A repeatable cadence (typically 4–8 weeks after the first assessment) where members re-run Meridian to see their score delta.

Meridian

Meridian solves the new-member-to-PT-conversion problem.

Meridian is a 10-minute structured movement assessment that runs on the Movement Pod kiosk. A member walks up to the Pod, follows the 14-step on-screen protocol, and the Pod returns a 0–100 Movement Score, 2–3 focus areas, and one program recommendation. The assessment is used at member intake and quarterly re-test.

Coaches use the printed report and the talking-points sheet to walk the member through results and recommend a PT package, a specialty class, or a single follow-up session. Meridian's score delta is the objective marker most gyms use to anchor PT renewals — members can see their movement quality change between assessments.

See how a Meridian assessment runs · model Meridian-only ROI

Forge

Forge solves the loaded-movement-coaching problem.

Forge is split-pane lift replay for squat-rack lifts (squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press, row, pull-up) and open-floor work (lunge, bodyweight movements, walking, running) on the same five-camera Movement Pod hardware. Anyone at the kiosk can start a session anytime — between sets, after a block, or mid-session. Replay pairs a camera angle (front, rear, or overhead) with a 3D keypoint skeleton side by side — not skeleton drawn on the video.

Compare this rep to earlier today, last week, or last month; track ROM over time for everything captured in the Forge field of view. The differentiator vs. tablet-based apps is that Forge runs on the fixed in-gym Pod — no tripod, no tablet carry, no separate hardware purchase.

See how Forge fits into a coach-led floor

How Meridian and Forge work together

A typical member journey at a Movement-Pod gym: intake walk-up runs a Meridian assessment, the coach uses the report to recommend a 6-week PT package, the member or coach uses Forge during loaded sessions to replay squats and deadlifts with split-pane camera and skeleton compare, and at the end of the package the member walks up for a second Meridian to see their score delta.

Meridian is the bookend — intake and re-test. Forge is the inside — what happens between bookends, on the loaded lifts that drive PT outcomes. Both products run on the same Pod; both are included with the standard public offer.

Meridian vs Forge — when do you need each?

Use Meridian when…

  • A new member is going through intake.
  • It is time for a quarterly re-test.
  • You are triaging members from a group class into PT.
  • You want a baseline before sending a member into a PT package.

Use Forge when…

  • A member is at the rack or on the floor between sets.
  • Someone is learning a new lift and wants rep-by-rep replay.
  • You need split-pane replay to compare today vs last week on a specific lift.
  • You are troubleshooting a plateau and want ROM trends over time.

Which one do I need first?

Both Meridian and Forge are included with every Movement Pod, so the question is really "which workflow do you turn on first?" Most gyms turn on Meridian first because new-member-to-PT conversion is the highest-leverage Pod use case, and Meridian-only ROI typically justifies the install. Forge usage grows as floor traffic and loaded-movement volume grow.

FAQ

Can I buy just Meridian, or just Forge?

No. A Movement Pod is one hardware unit that runs both Meridian (10-minute movement assessment) and Forge (split-pane lift replay for squat-rack and open-floor work). The hardware is purchased once; both products are included.

Is Forge always running in the background?

No. Forge is started at the kiosk when someone wants a lift session — anyone, anytime — on the same Pod hardware. Meridian assessments and Forge sessions do not run at the same time on the same Pod.

Does Forge use the 6-week re-test?

No. The 4–8 week re-test ritual is Meridian-only. Forge replay is anytime — compare reps from today, last week, or last month without waiting for a scheduled re-scan.

Do I need both Meridian and Forge to get the projected ROI in your calculator?

No. The /calculator currently models Meridian-only (new-member-to-PT conversion). Forge-driven retention adds upside not included in the calculator's mid-case projection.

Which one do most gyms adopt first?

Meridian first. New-member-to-PT conversion is the highest-leverage Pod use case for an owner-led gym, and Meridian-only ROI typically justifies the install. Forge usage grows as PT volume grows.

What lifts does Forge cover?

Squat-rack lifts: squat, deadlift, bench press, overhead press, row, pull-up. Open-floor work: lunge, bodyweight movements, walking, and running. Same five-camera Pod hardware for all of them.

Does Forge replace a coach's eye?

No. Forge supports lifters and coaches with split-pane replay (camera + 3D skeleton). It does not replace human coaching judgment — it gives you an objective replay you can scrub rep-by-rep.

See Meridian and Forge on a Movement Pod

Public pricing, a 10-minute Meridian assessment, and Forge split-pane lift replay — all on one Pod.

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Last updated: May 2026