Singapore Personal Training Studio Catalyst Performance Becomes the First Fitness Brand Ever to Win the National SME AI Impact Awards

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses a groundbreaking achievement in the fitness industry, highlighting Catalyst Performance's historic win at the National Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Artificial Intelligence Impact Awards. Catalyst Performance, a personal training studio based in Singapore, has become the first fitness brand to receive this prestigious award, specifically in the Adoption Excellence category. The award, organized by the Infocomm Media Development Authority and the Singapore Business Federation, was presented by Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information, during the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Go Digital Day on October 13, 2026. For more information about Catalyst Performance, visit their website at Catalyst Performance.

The podcast delves into the innovative systems developed by Bervin Manoharan, co-founder and general manager of Catalyst Performance, who personally built the studio's technical infrastructure, including the website, marketing systems, and client nutrition log. These systems leverage various artificial intelligence models to enhance the studio's coaching methods. The judges recognized the studio's impressive growth in online visibility, with organic search clicks increasing by over 1,500% and search impressions rising eightfold. Looking ahead, Catalyst Performance plans to invest in hosting its own artificial intelligence models to further personalize and enhance their training services. The studio's commitment to providing high-quality personal training is evident in its comprehensive Healthspan Assessment, which evaluates clients' body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, stability, and strength. This dedication to excellence has positioned Catalyst Performance as a leader in the fitness industry, offering a range of services from executive personal training to sports performance coaching.