Tempus — A Connected, Real-Time Workout Experience

A unified workout experience built by a small team focused on clarity, connection, and real-time performance.

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Overview

Tempus is btwb's boldest step forward—an end-to-end workout timing and tracking experience built directly into the core training workflow. Designed from the ground up, Tempus combines real-time performance insights with a dynamic social layer that keeps athletes motivated and connected.

As lead designer on this 0→1 initiative, I shaped the product vision, defined the multi-device experience, aligned stakeholders, and delivered a cohesive system now used daily by the fitness community.

My Role & Contribution

As part of a small cross-functional group, helped shape the product direction, define the core experience, and translate complex workout needs into a cohesive, multi-device system. Collaborated closely with engineering, product, and leadership to create user flows, prototypes, interaction patterns, and visual design that aligned around a shared vision.

Design Approach

The team focused on building an experience that felt natural to athletes already deep in their training routines. Work centered around:

  • Establishing key workflows for solo training, live workouts, and remote group sessions
  • Bringing pacing, splits, heart rate, and real-time comparisons into one focused interface
  • Designing for clarity across devices—phone, watch, and large display
  • Prototyping & usability validation
  • Creating moments that elevate motivation: racing past scores, competing with friends, or following top athletes as pacers

Close collaboration throughout development helped refine interactions, reduce complexity, and ensure the system supported both casual and competitive athletes.

What Shipped

Tempus introduced a new level of training inside btwb:

  • Built-in workout timer on mobile and Apple Watch
  • Movement and round splits with automatic tracking
  • Live virtual workouts with friends
  • Ghost mode to race previous performances
  • Competition against featured athletes
  • Gym display for real-time class progress
  • Integrated heart rate data across movements and rounds

It has become part of the daily routine for many athletes, supporting solo training, remote sessions, and class environments.

Outcome

While formal analytics weren’t available, usage patterns, community feedback, and ongoing feature expansion underscored Tempus’ value. The project strengthened btwb's ecosystem, laying a foundation for deeper insights and more connected training experiences.

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