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Volt Athletics (company)

Volt Athletics, Inc. is an American technology company that develops software for strength and conditioning training programs.The company provides digital training programs used by athletes, sports teams, and organizations for structured strength and conditioning development.[1]

History

Volt Athletics was founded in 2011 by Dan Giuliani and Trevor Watkins.[2] The company launched its digital strength and conditioning platform in 2013, initially focusing on team-based training for schools and athletic organizations.[1]

In 2016, Volt expanded beyond team customers with the release of a mobile training application designed for individual athletes.[1]

In April 2024, Volt Athletics acquired ZAMA Health, a mental health services company focused on athletes, with the aim of integrating mental wellness resources into its training platform.[3]

Products and operations

Volt’s primary product is a strength and conditioning training application that generates workout programming.[1]

The company offers both an athlete-facing training app and a platform designed for coaches and organizations to manage training programs across teams and groups.[2]

Volt Athletics operates as a distributed company and adopted a compressed four-day workweek in 2020. Company leadership has stated that the policy was implemented to support employee well-being and productivity.[4]

The company has also been included in rankings and coverage related to startup growth in the Seattle region, including recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.[5]

Partnerships and programs

Volt Athletics has established partnerships with several sports organizations and governing bodies.

In 2015, the company became a strength and conditioning partner of USA Football and U.S. national football teams, supporting training initiatives at the national level.[6]

In 2016, Volt partnered with the Seattle Seahawks to provide strength training resources to Washington state high school football programs. The initiative included access to Volt’s digital training platform and was intended to support youth athletic development.[7][8]

Volt has also partnered with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), which published a professional review of the company’s training platform.[9] Additional partnerships have included the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).[10]

In 2018, Volt announced a partnership with Gatorade that integrated nutrition guidance into its training application and led to the product being branded as Volt Fueled by Gatorade.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Soper, Taylor. "Volt Athletics unveils 'intelligent strength training' app for athletes, expands beyond teams". Retrieved May 17, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Serious athletes and weekend warriors could benefit from this digital personal trainer". The Seattle Times. Retrieved Oct 24, 2016.
  3. ^ Schlosser, Kurt. ""Workout training startup Volt Athletics acquires ZAMA Health"". GeekWire. Retrieved Apr 9, 2024.
  4. ^ Schlosser, Kurt. "Another Seattle startup trying 4-day workweek in bid to enhance productivity, well-being and culture". GeekWire. Retrieved Dec 20, 2021.
  5. ^ Siacon, Aleanna. "Forget Amazon: These Are the 10 Fastest-Growing Companies in Seattle". Inc. Retrieved Aug 17, 2018.
  6. ^ ""Weekend Hot Clicks: Cheerleader Liz; Taylor Swift blamed for power outage."". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  7. ^ "Seahawks, Volt Athletics team up to bring strength training to schools". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved Aug 30, 2016.
  8. ^ "Seahawks Partner With Volt Athletics To Bring Strength Training To Local High Schools". Seattle Seahawks. Retrieved Aug 26, 2016.
  9. ^ "NSCA Review of Volt Athletics". Strength and Conditioning Association.
  10. ^ "NAIA Partners with Volt Athletics". National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Retrieved Jan 13, 2026.
  11. ^ Wingfield, Nick. "Gatorade partners with Seattle startup Volt, will integrate nutrition advice into workout app". GeekWire. Retrieved Feb 13, 2018.
  12. ^ Jackson, Natalie Alms. "DHS working with startup to launch AI-powered fitness app". FedScoop. Retrieved Jan 6, 2025.
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