Frequently asked questions

No, we cannot see anything that your camera sees.

Firefly is an AI Personal Trainer. When opening the app, you can either take on a challenge or dive into the workouts you've created. As you begin your workout, Firefly uses your phone's camera to 'see' if you're going all the way down. Let's say you're doing a squat. Firefly has been trained to recognize proper squats and will count a rep if you have done it properly. Firefly can generate a personalized workout plan for you based on your preferences. Or choose from our library of exercises and create your own. 100 push-ups? Why not?

Unlike other apps, you actually have to do the workout on camera. The best part is Firefly can see how well you're doing each exercise. Why is this important? When you're exercising, you want quick and correct feedback. If the AI trainer is too slow in letting you know, you’re not going to learn quickly. Firefly is the only app with the most exercises that counts and scores each of your reps. 

While videos and pictures can help, you may not be following them accurately. Firefly watches how you move and gives you a score for each exercise. For example, if you’re doing squats and not going low enough, the AI trainer will let you know.

Honest answer: Slightly yes. While you might know the proper form, motivation and accountability are major obstacles. For the app to count your reps, you need to perform the movement on camera. Every time you hit a green bar (indicating correct form), you’re one rep closer to your goal because you’ve properly activated those muscles. Also, you can generate unlimited exercises using the app so that you can change it up once in a while!

Finally, our customization and sharing features allow friends to join in on the fun! Have a workout program or challenge in mind? What better way to prove that you completed the workout than with an app that counts for you? Show off your stats and keep each other accountable through actual proof.

Short story: Beige LLC was founded by three friends from Virginia Tech who previously founded a startup. We realized the difficulty of getting into fitness given the large amount of content and guides and it wasn't until we built a prototype that we realized we were forgetting our rep counts. After engaging with people online and in person, we discovered others who shared common frustrations with fitness.The name 'Beige' came about because we didn't want to spend too much time on the name. We tried to register as 'The Company,' 'Company,' 'The Normal Company,' 'Generic Company,' etc. Eventually, we chose a 'normal' sounding color - Beige - and focused our efforts on building a great product.

We want to guide you every step of the way. At first, it’s natural to feel uncertain about what to do or where to go. That’s why we chose the name Firefly - to symbolize a guiding light for those who feel lost in the dark, helping them find their way along their journey.

Our AI trainer is here to support you without judgment. If you stray from your path, simply get back on track, and we’ll continue to work together towards your goals.

As an app, Firefly makes it easy for anyone with a smartphone to access personalized guidance. Download your own AI trainer and let it illuminate your path to success. With Firefly, you’re never alone on your journey - our light is always there to help you find your way.