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Real people. Real experiments. Real results.

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What habit actually sticks?
What supplement really moves the needle?
Run the experiment - or learn from people who already did.

Loved by 250,000+ members

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How PEERtrainer Works

Structured experiments, real people, honest outcomes. No gurus, no hype.

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Join an Experiment

Browse structured experiments with clear hypotheses, protocols, and measurement plans. Find one that fits your goals.

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Log Your Progress

Quick weekly updates track your adherence, outcomes, and experiences. Takes just 2 minutes.

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See Real Outcomes

View aggregated results from your run. Filter by people like you -- age, goals, and lifestyle.

Featured Experiments

Join a live experiment or explore completed results.

Without Coffee or Caffeine
Health · 1 person running this now

Go 30 days completely caffeine-free: no coffee, tea, energy drinks, soda, chocolate, or other sources. Track changes in mental clarity, energy, sleep, and mood while staying accountable in a supportive group setting.

30 days
Start today
Phone-Free First Hour
Health · 1 person running this now

Begin each morning without reaching for your phone — no scrolling, notifications, or news until after the first hour. Track how this shift affects your focus, mood, and morning stress levels.

21 days
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Daily 30-Minute Reading
Life & Social · 1 person running this now

Set aside 30 minutes each day to read any book, article, or other material of your choice. Discover how this routine can boost focus, relaxation, and knowledge over time.

21 days
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Weekly Digital Declutter
Life & Social · 1 person running this now

Set aside time each week to organize and clean up your digital spaces—apps, browser tabs, photos, and inboxes. Track how this routine impacts your sense of mental clarity and levels of overwhelm.

21 days
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Single-Task Meals
Health · 1 person running this now

Eat each meal without distractions from screens, work, or multitasking. Notice how focusing solely on eating affects your sense of fullness, satisfaction, and digestion.

21 days
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The Trust Layer Health is Missing

We don't claim “this works.” We show what happened to people like you.

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Peer-Driven

Real outcomes from real people, not influencer opinions or marketing claims. See what works for people like you.

Structured

Every experiment has a hypothesis, set of rules, and measurement plan. No guesswork.

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Segmented

Filter results by "people like me" - age, sex, goals, lifestyle. Your context matters.

Transparent

Self-reported, run-based outcomes. Honest, understandable, and never behind a paywall.

See What People Learned

The point isn't just posting - it's learning from shared experiments.

412 participants

Wear the Same Outfit Every Day

  • 42% reported less decision fatigue
  • Most expected it to feel boring; many said it felt freeing
View results
2,100 participants

Walking 10K vs 7K Steps

  • The extra 3,000 steps had less impact than expected
  • Consistency mattered more than daily count
View results
1,203 participants

Creatine for Women 45+

  • Strength went up 18% on average
  • Brain fog dropped; body comp shifted more than expected
View results

What Our Members Say

Real stories from real members - unfiltered and unsponsored.

Built on 21+ Years of Trust

One of the First Health Communities on the Web

PEERtrainer launched in 2005 and was recognized by the New York Times, Forrester Research, and PEOPLE magazine within its first two years. 250,000 members later, we're still the place where real people share what actually works.

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Partner Revenue Created

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Experiments Across Real Life

Way more than health. Explore experiments in every corner of life.

Health

Sleep, energy, nutrition, recovery

Habits

Routines, consistency, daily rules

Confidence

Rejection reps, social courage

Food & Drink

Meal timing, diets, experiments

Focus

Deep work, attention, screen time

Friendship

Reconnection, outreach, consistency

Relationships

Dating, connection, vulnerability

Style

Uniforms, identity, appearance

Fitness

Strength, cardio, body comp

Fun

Weird, playful, curiosity-driven

Three Pillars of PEERtrainer

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about PEERtrainer experiments.

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