Athlete · Coach · Founder

From National Coach to Personal Training Partner

Why effective training management shouldn’t remain secret knowledge for elite pros, but should be accessible to everyone.

6 years
as Head Strength & Conditioning Coach with the German Judo Federation
World, European & Olympic medallists
coached in the gym
Sports science
Master’s studies and strength & conditioning qualification
Simon Schnell coaching Judo

Who I Am

My name is Simon – athlete, coach, and founder of BASICS. In the gym, I’ve trained world, European, and Olympic medallists – as well as youth and recreational athletes from a wide range of disciplines. In search of the most effective path to a goal, I’ve learned a lot about strength training: principles and methods that help you become sustainably and progressively stronger. With BASICS, I want to share these with you.

Good strength training is simple, but not easy. Focus on the basics. Don’t hope for progress – plan it. And once you have your plan, don’t get distracted by the latest social media trends: stick to it.
This is exactly where BASICS comes in. The app combines sports science, practical experience, and smart technology to provide personalised, effective, and sustainable training. The goal is to help you bring out the best in yourself – smartly, effectively, and enjoyably.

My Journey

  1. Final competitions,
    start of coaching career

    After being accepted for a master’s degree in sports science and a strength & conditioning qualification, I decided to end my international athletic career.

  2. From athlete to coach

    I began supporting the men’s and women’s national teams within the German Judo Federation, later as Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.

  3. The idea for BASICS

    How can youth and recreational athletes also benefit from strength plans tailored to their sport?

  4. Testing begins

    The first users are actively using BASICS in training. Time for the final touches.

  5. The launch

    BASICS becomes available in the App Store and Google Play.

The 3 Core Pillars of BASICS

Evidence-based training management made simple and effective.

  • Precise

    Focusing on the most effective exercises and methods brings real results.

  • Personal

    Based on your background and goals, Basics guides you through your training.

  • Progress

    Progress is plannable: Basics sets it out using concrete weights in your training plan.

Training Lives on Dialogue

Training thrives on dialogue – feel free to ask me your questions.

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