About Compete NG

Four years ago, I was fed up with over a decade of trying to get in shape and failing every time. One night in December 2020, I decided to make a change. Instead of criticizing myself and worrying about how overweight I was, I was now going to focus on a basic number of exercise minutes to achieve each week. To stay accountable to that goal, I looped in my dad, who was also struggling to live a healthy lifestyle. I asked if he wanted to join me in this new and unknown system and he agreed. He chose a goal of 1.5 hours, while mine was just over 2 hours. It wasn’t about hitting the same number (he is 30 years older than me); we chose goals that were completely tailored to our lives and current capabilities. They were both small numbers but large enough to keep us headed in the right direction toward our larger weight loss goals.

We set up a small penalty for unmet goals, which made it fun and kept us engaged. Within a few weeks, we both felt excited and knew we had a great system. Nearly four years later, I’ve lost 40 lbs., and my dad has lost 30 lbs. He’s also lost 8 strokes off his golf handicap, which he is most proud of.

This system made living an active lifestyle so easy and enjoyable that I felt compelled to share it with others. Five months ago, I transformed this approach into the Compete NG app, which has already been downloaded by over 230 people! I’m very excited to connect with anyone struggling to incorporate fitness into their busy lives, just as I did for over a decade. Together, we can make fitness fun and achievable! 

- Nick Gaul | Founder 

Compete NG LLC