When Tracking Meets Approvals, Magic Happens
Let’s be real – managing client programs while chasing down approvals feels like doing burpees in quicksand. Hexfit nails the training planning side, but when you need to get sign-offs on new clients, interventions, or budget changes? That’s where ApproveThis comes in clutch. Together, they’re like a spotter for your operations – keeping things moving without the awkward paper trail.
Hexfit’s strength is its laser focus on client progress – training plans, intervention tracking, group management. ApproveThis? It’s the muscle behind decision-making. When you connect them through Zapier, you’re essentially creating guardrails for your processes. No more “Did you approve that?” slack messages at 11PM. No more clients stuck in limbo because accounting hasn’t signed off. Just clean handoffs between doing the work and getting the green light.
Why This Combo Doesn’t Suck
Most approval tools act like overbearing personal trainers – way too rigid for real-world operations. What makes this integration different:
- Approvers don’t need Hexfit logins (huge when working with external partners or frugal CFOs)
- Conditional approvals that actually make sense – auto-approve small program changes, escalate big budget asks
Example: A regional gym chain uses this setup to approve personal training packages. Trainers build plans in Hexfit > triggers approval based on price tier > finance approves via email if over $500 > approved plans get auto-added to client profiles. New trainers onboard in days, not weeks.
Real-World Use Cases That Don’t Feel Forced
Client Onboarding That Doesn’t Drop the Ball
When Hexfit gets a new client (rehab clinic, athlete, whatever), ApproveThis automatically:
- Routes intake forms to the right MD/coach
- Checks insurance certs if needed
- Pushes to billing if retainer required
Why it matters: Sports clinics using this combo reduced client onboarding from 3 days to 4 hours. No more chasing down 6 people to approve a single intake.
Intervention Approvals That Keep Egos in Check
Senior trainers hate when juniors change programs without oversight. The fix:
1. Junior creates new intervention in Hexfit
2. Triggers approval request with senior’s email
3. Senior approves/denies via mobile in 2 clicks
4. Approved plans auto-update client profiles
Cold hard stats: One MMA training group cut program errors by 62% using this guardrail.
Setup That Won’t Make You Want to Quit
Connect Hexfit + ApproveThis in Zapier in 15 minutes flat:
- Pick your trigger (new client, intervention, etc.)
- Map Hexfit fields to ApproveThis requests
- Set approval rules (who, thresholds, escalation)
- Test with live data
Pro tip: Use ApproveThis’ vacation delegation so approvals don’t die when someone’s at a fitness conference.
Department-Specific Wins
For Operations Managers
Track approval bottlenecks like a hawk. See which trainers delay sign-offs, which interventions get rejected most. Adjust training programs accordingly.
For Finance Teams
Auto-flag high-cost interventions. Get email alerts for anything over $X. Approve via reply without touching Hexfit.
For Client Success
When plans change, approvals happen in the background. Clients just see faster updates, zero behind-the-scenes drama.
Why This Beats Manual Approvals
Let’s say you manage 200 athletes across 10 locations. Without automation:
- 23% of interventions get delayed approval (actual industry stat)
- 15% revenue loss from billing delays
- Constant nagging emails between teams
With the integration? Approvals become background noise. Coaches coach. Finance does CFO stuff. Everyone stops hating each other.
Killer Features You’ll Actually Use
ApproveThis isn’t just about routing forms. These matter for fitness pros:
Calculated Fields: Auto-flag programs exceeding 12 weeks or $2k budget. No manual checks needed.
Approval Thresholds: Let junior trainers approve $500 programs, escalate bigger spends automatically.
Real-Time Dashboards: Show owners exactly where bottlenecks are – no more guessing games.
When This Isn’t Magic
Look – if you’re a solo trainer, this is overkill. But for teams scaling past 50 clients/month? Critical. The sweet spot:
- Multi-location gyms
- Sports rehab chains
- Corporate wellness programs
- Athlete management agencies
Basically, any place where client plans need eyes from multiple departments.
Bottom Line
Hexfit + ApproveThis via Zapier is like adding an automatic transmission to your operations. You’re still driving, but the gear shifts happen without grinding noises. Less admin, more focus on actual client results.
Ready to stop being an approval secretary? Get a demo or start a free trial. Takes 2 minutes – less time than your average foam rolling session.
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Best Approval Workflows for Hexfit
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Hexfit
Initiate approval for new Hexfit clients in ApproveThis
When a new client is created in Hexfit, initiate an approval workflow in ApproveThis to ensure compliance with internal onboarding standards. This automation streamlines the client onboarding process, ensuring each new client is properly vetted and approved before services commence.
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Client
Triggers when a new client is created.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Add approved clients to Hexfit groups
Once a request in ApproveThis is approved or denied, automatically add the approved clients to specific Hexfit groups for targeted training programs. This ensures that only clients who have passed approval processes are assigned to groups, maintaining quality control and optimizing resource allocation.
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Add Group Member
Adds a client to a group
Start approval for new interventions in ApproveThis
When a new intervention is recorded in Hexfit, automate the start of an approval request via ApproveThis to evaluate and authorize the intervention. This ensures all interventions align with strategic objectives and receive necessary approvals before client implementation, safeguarding operational standards.
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Intervention
Triggers when a new intervention is created.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Initiate Hexfit interventions upon new approval requests
Each time an approval request is initiated in ApproveThis, automatically create an intervention in Hexfit for relevant clients or groups, enabling seamless integration of approved actions into client activity plans, and ensuring real-time response to new procedural approvals.
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Create Intervention
Creates an Intervention in a Group or Client
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