FitTogether: Building a Social Community for Local Fitness

This is a submission for the DEV Weekend Challenge: Community The Community In a fitness world that often feels overcrowded yet socially disconnected, the power of a functional community is easily overlooked. Building FitTogether wasn't just about physically crowding people into a gym; it was about fostering a shared intelligence that makes these spaces easier to navigate for everyone. From my personal experience, going swimming every weekend and regularly visiting the gym, I have noticed a noticeable difference in people's energy levels. This variation is especially apparent during times when the places are overcrowded compared to when there is more space available. When new members join the gym, they tend to struggle to navigate, especially during busy hours. It can be overwhelming. This highlights the importance of creating an inclusive community that welcomes people of different personality types. What I Built I built FitTogether, a full-stack SvelteKit application that acts as a r