New App Makes Your Active Life Social: Activeside

LAS VEGAS - June 26, 2013 - PRLog -- Finally, active people have access to a support system and community of like-minded individuals, thanks to the free, new ActiveSide app. It was designed specifically for active people to share experiences and tips about an amazing run, gym session or dozens of different sports. Unlike using an app or site that caters to the general public, this was crafted just for energetic people; using the “Cheer” button, users can offer encouragement for people talking about personal challenges or achievements, and pictures of gear or bruises are always welcome.

FIXING THE PROBLEM: WHAT NO ONE ELSE OFFERS

Fundamentally, ActiveSide gives users a whole new base of people they might not personally know, but have fun connecting with because of common activities.

But beyond that, the ActiveSide app fixes a common problem for active people:  not everyone feels comfortable posting to facebook or twitter about their active lifestyle. Those without very active friends worry they’ll look like a braggart; others don’t want to give details uninteresting to people not in their sport.

“Everyone seems to be building a fitness utility these days - and that’s great. But they are not effectively addressing the social component that keeps everyday active people motivated and interested,” said ActiveSide’s CEO, Scott Giovanni. “ActiveSide brings every aspect of your active life together and makes it social.” You can enthusiastically “cheer” for people just like you, or even “follow” pro athletes who are sharing personal updates. This is the ideal way to let people know about a new trick from a magazine or show pictures of a sick new mountain biking trail.

ABOUT JARED MORGENSTERN
ActiveSide is proud to be advised by Jared Morgenstern, the former facebook Product Manager behind facebook’s LIKE button. This is Jared’s first project since leaving facebook in 2012. He was Product Manager for growth, ads, payments, usernames, games, and gifts, and was a major force in creating new monetization products at Facebook.

ABOUT THE COMPANY
ActiveSide is the result of an evolution of digital platforms by some Vegas-based guys who love being active. In 2007, they developed Tennis Habitat, a match-making hub for tennis players in Vegas. In 2009, Playersync was born: a website and mobile app matching players based on location, sport, and skill level. Soon it became clear Playersync’s users wanted more social involvement, so ActiveSide launched in 2013.

CONTACT
CEO Scott Giovanni is available for interviews.

Corina Kellam, PR Manager
Telephone: 702.758.3809
media@ActiveSide.com
www.ActiveSide.com