About GymToolz.
GymToolz were created by Daniel Maxwell and Michael Burford. It is the engine that powers this website.
Dan and Michael met thanks to a New Year's Resolution and craigslist. Michael and his wife Rebecca made a resolution to start getting in better shape in 2006. Rebecca thought to look for a personal trainer, and found Dan on craigslist. He offered unique services, including in-home training without requiring any gym equipment. Michael and Rebecca have worked with Dan as a trainer since early 2006.
Dan has long had a big vision for how online tools can complement the one-on-one personal training. Michael and Dan talked a lot over the training sessions about the online tools that were available, what they could and couldn't do, and things that could be done easier and better.
Finally, in the summer of 2007, Michael and Dan decided that together they could make something that would surpass all the existing tools with one integrated fitness system. Michael with the programming skills to build it, Dan with the vision and sales skills to sell it.
Over many months of late night work (both still working their day jobs too) in spring 2008 GymToolz was ready.
Online tools are available both for individual use, as well as the engine to power the entire online fitness, scheduling, and meal tracking system for trainers and gyms.