The biggest release we've ever done.
This month marks a turning point for Level Method.
We've spent the last several months working through and rebuilding core parts of the platform — not to add flashy new features, but to make the features you already have (if you already use Level Method) more usable. The honest truth is that some of our most powerful tools were buried behind complicated interfaces.
That changes now.
This release is about making Level Method more intuitive. No e-learnings required. You open it, it makes sense, you use it.
Let's walk through what's new.
What We Shipped
Map Manager Overhaul
This was the big one.
The old map configuration required you to navigate through profile settings, click through tabs that weren't clearly labeled, and hope you didn't accidentally recalculate everyone's levels without warning.
The new Map Manager is a single screen that shows you everything:
- Your gym's foundation map — the default map all members start on
- Class maps — specialized maps for different programs (kettlebell track, competition prep, etc.)
- Custom user maps — individual maps for members who need something different
From this one screen, you can:
- Toggle beta categories on or off
- See which categories are included in overall level calculations
- Assign members to maps with one click (no more digging through user profiles)
- Bulk transfer members between maps
- Preview exactly what will change before you save
We added warnings everywhere. If saving will trigger a recalculation, you'll know. If you're about to make a change that affects member levels, you'll see it clearly before you commit.
The philosophy: a good interface should just make sense. You shouldn't need training to figure out how to use your own software.
Success Plan Dashboard
Success Plans are one of the most powerful retention tools in Level Method — but the old interface made them tedious to use. You had to click into each member individually, which meant most coaches just... didn't.
The new Success Plan Dashboard gives you a CRM-style view of all your members:
- Aging indicators — color-coded (green → yellow → orange → red) based on how long since their last engagement
- Two-pane layout — browse members on the left, see details on the right
- Session scheduling — create and schedule success sessions directly from the dashboard
- History and notes — everything in one place, no clicking around
If you're sitting down to do Goal Session work, this is your new home base. Filter by members who need attention, work through your list, schedule follow-ups — all without leaving the screen.
Beta Categories — Now Accessible
Beta categories have been available for a while, but they were hidden. You couldn't easily see what was available or add them to your map.
Now you can:
- Browse all available beta categories
- Add them to your gym map, class maps, or individual user maps
- Choose whether to include them in overall level calculations
- See them displayed with distinct styling so you know what's beta vs. standard
This is a big step toward making Level Method work for your training philosophy. The default 15 categories represent broad functional fitness — but if your gym focuses on kettlebells, Olympic lifting, or longevity training, you can build a map that reflects that.
More beta categories are coming. We've streamlined the process for adding new ones, so expect to see the library grow.
Brand Refresh
You'll notice things look different.
We've updated the website, all social media, and our core messaging to align around the Three Factors framework: Results + Relationships + WOW = Retention.
This isn't just cosmetic. The Three Factors are the lens through which we're building every feature going forward. The dashboards, the tools, the workflows — all designed to help you deliver on Results, Relationships, and WOW for your members.
If you haven't visited the website recently, take a look. It finally represents what Level Method actually is.
Under the Hood
Some updates you won't see directly, but you'll feel:
- Error monitoring upgraded — We now catch bugs faster, often before you even report them. Expect quicker fixes, sometimes within hours.
- All transactional emails redesigned — Fresh messaging and modern design across every automated email.
- Mobile improvements — Screens that weren't designed for mobile now work properly.
- Faster deployment — Bug reported? Fixed and live the same day.
Coming Up
We're moving to a weekly release cadence. That means:
- Faster improvements
- Faster bug fixes
- Features that actually respond to your feedback
Here's what's on deck:
- Three Factors Dashboard — Real-time metrics for Results, Relationships, and WOW. See which members need attention, celebrate level-ups, track engagement — all in one view. Currently in testing, releasing soon.
- New LM Individual App — Rebuilt from the ground up, reading directly from your map and showing only relevant programming.
- AI-Powered Workout Scaling — We're testing tools that scale workouts across all seven levels automatically. Once validated, we plan to make this available to gyms for your own programming.
- Simplified Onboarding — We're exploring starting new members on a simplified map (5 categories) and dripping in additional categories over time. This gets members to their overall level faster and builds excitement earlier.
The Bigger Picture
Here's what's different now:
We're no longer limited by what we can build. The technical constraints that slowed us down are gone. If there's a feature that makes sense, we can ship it. If there's a bug, we can fix it the same day. If you have feedback, we can act on it.
Level Method has always had a strong core product. The measurement system, the programming integration, the retention framework — that's better than anything else out there. What we were missing was the wrapper: the interface, the messaging, the ease of use.
That's what this release addresses. And it's just the beginning.
