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Announcing the New Tempo Referral Program

Refer a friend–they get 25% off, and you get a free month of membership!

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Author John Kopcha

Announcing the New Tempo Referral Program

For Members

How does the new referral program work?

Now, you can refer friends and family directly from the app so you can get stronger together.

Download the latest version of the Tempo mobile app and go to your “Profile” tab. From there, tap the blue Referral banner to find and share your referral link.
When your friend uses your unique referral link at checkout, we’ll apply 25% off the Studio or Move in their cart.
Once your friend’s device is delivered, you earn your free month. Your free months stack, so the more you refer, the more free months you earn!

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