GymBuddy: Connect & Workout

*Currently only open to students at Stanford, Cal, and UC Davis*


Going to the gym alone is brutal…it’s scary and unmotivating. That’s why we created GymBuddy, an app for college students to find a gym buddy at their school.


GymBuddy was created by roommates Eugene Liu and Matthew Bagale while they were students at UC Davis. We hated how intimidating it felt going to the gym alone and we would often skip the gym entirely if we couldn’t find someone to go with.


Since launching in 2023, our mission has been simple: to help students overcome gym anxiety and become the fittest, healthiest, and most confident versions of themselves! So far, we’ve helped thousands of students at Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC Davis find gym buddies—here’s how you can find a gymbuddy too:


1. Sign up using your school ".edu" email address and create a profile
2. Add and message other students looking for a gymbuddy to schedule a workout
3. Hit the gym with your new gymbuddies!


Whether you’re a student just starting out with fitness, or an experienced weightlifter in need of a spotter, GymBuddy is the app for you! We hope GymBuddy helps on your fitness journey and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at hellogymbuddy (at) gmail.com.