Should I Build It Should I Build It
15 Jun 2025
Health & Fitness

so i am designing the Couse where i will teach people how to gain ...

...weight how to losse weight but here is the catch i will do it very sintifically and will dedicate my whole time and i have alot of knowladge about this filed

Confidence
Engagement
Net use signal
Net buy signal

Idea type: Swamp

The market has seen several mediocre solutions that nobody loves. Unless you can offer something fundamentally different, you’ll likely struggle to stand out or make money.

Should You Build It?

Don't build it.

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The idea of creating a weight management course based on scientific principles places you in a crowded market. With 15 similar products already out there, the competition is significant. Most similar products don't get much engagement (low average comments), suggesting it's hard to stand out. This category falls into the 'Swamp' category, indicating numerous mediocre solutions exist, and breaking through requires something fundamentally different. To succeed, you'll need to offer a unique value proposition that goes beyond simply providing scientific knowledge. Given the number of competitors, it will be difficult and time consuming to stand out in this market.

Recommendations

  1. Given the competitive landscape, start with thorough market research to pinpoint exactly why existing weight management programs haven't fully resonated with users. Look closely at the criticisms of similar products (like doubts about AI accuracy or lack of meal planning) to identify unmet needs.
  2. Instead of a general course, identify a specific niche or demographic that is currently underserved by existing solutions. Tailor your course content and marketing efforts to this particular group to increase your chances of attracting a loyal audience. Perhaps focus on a specific age group, a certain medical condition, or even a specific sport or activity.
  3. Consider focusing on building tools or resources for existing weight management providers rather than directly competing with them. You could develop specialized software, content, or training programs that they can integrate into their offerings. This allows you to leverage their existing customer base and infrastructure.
  4. If creating a course, really nail the 'scientific' aspect. Address concerns raised in similar product discussions about the validity of AI-driven advice. Back up all claims with cited research and offer clear explanations of the science behind your methods.
  5. Focus your marketing efforts on building trust and credibility. Share your own credentials and expertise, and prominently feature testimonials and case studies from satisfied clients. Transparency about your methodology is crucial.
  6. Given the low engagement seen in similar product launches, prioritize building a strong community around your course. Foster interaction among students, provide personalized support, and create opportunities for them to share their progress and experiences.

Questions

  1. What specific scientific principles will you emphasize in your course that are not already widely known or implemented in existing weight management programs?
  2. How will you ensure that your course remains scientifically accurate and up-to-date, given the ever-evolving nature of nutrition and exercise science?
  3. What mechanisms will you implement to track student progress, collect feedback, and iteratively improve the course content and delivery?

Your are here

The idea of creating a weight management course based on scientific principles places you in a crowded market. With 15 similar products already out there, the competition is significant. Most similar products don't get much engagement (low average comments), suggesting it's hard to stand out. This category falls into the 'Swamp' category, indicating numerous mediocre solutions exist, and breaking through requires something fundamentally different. To succeed, you'll need to offer a unique value proposition that goes beyond simply providing scientific knowledge. Given the number of competitors, it will be difficult and time consuming to stand out in this market.

Recommendations

  1. Given the competitive landscape, start with thorough market research to pinpoint exactly why existing weight management programs haven't fully resonated with users. Look closely at the criticisms of similar products (like doubts about AI accuracy or lack of meal planning) to identify unmet needs.
  2. Instead of a general course, identify a specific niche or demographic that is currently underserved by existing solutions. Tailor your course content and marketing efforts to this particular group to increase your chances of attracting a loyal audience. Perhaps focus on a specific age group, a certain medical condition, or even a specific sport or activity.
  3. Consider focusing on building tools or resources for existing weight management providers rather than directly competing with them. You could develop specialized software, content, or training programs that they can integrate into their offerings. This allows you to leverage their existing customer base and infrastructure.
  4. If creating a course, really nail the 'scientific' aspect. Address concerns raised in similar product discussions about the validity of AI-driven advice. Back up all claims with cited research and offer clear explanations of the science behind your methods.
  5. Focus your marketing efforts on building trust and credibility. Share your own credentials and expertise, and prominently feature testimonials and case studies from satisfied clients. Transparency about your methodology is crucial.
  6. Given the low engagement seen in similar product launches, prioritize building a strong community around your course. Foster interaction among students, provide personalized support, and create opportunities for them to share their progress and experiences.

Questions

  1. What specific scientific principles will you emphasize in your course that are not already widely known or implemented in existing weight management programs?
  2. How will you ensure that your course remains scientifically accurate and up-to-date, given the ever-evolving nature of nutrition and exercise science?
  3. What mechanisms will you implement to track student progress, collect feedback, and iteratively improve the course content and delivery?

  • Confidence: High
    • Number of similar products: 15
  • Engagement: Low
    • Average number of comments: 2
  • Net use signal: 16.4%
    • Positive use signal: 16.4%
    • Negative use signal: 0.0%
  • Net buy signal: 0.0%
    • Positive buy signal: 0.0%
    • Negative buy signal: 0.0%

This chart summarizes all the similar products we found for your idea in a single plot.

The x-axis represents the overall feedback each product received. This is calculated from the net use and buy signals that were expressed in the comments. The maximum is +1, which means all comments (across all similar products) were positive, expressed a willingness to use & buy said product. The minimum is -1 and it means the exact opposite.

The y-axis captures the strength of the signal, i.e. how many people commented and how does this rank against other products in this category. The maximum is +1, which means these products were the most liked, upvoted and talked about launches recently. The minimum is 0, meaning zero engagement or feedback was received.

The sizes of the product dots are determined by the relevance to your idea, where 10 is the maximum.

Your idea is the big blueish dot, which should lie somewhere in the polygon defined by these products. It can be off-center because we use custom weighting to summarize these metrics.

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