Category Archives: How To

Keeping Your Gym Equipment Clean and Maintained, and Why It Matters

Gym owners are often focused on features such as having the newest machines or classes that cater to the latest workout crazes. But if you research what potential gym members look for when finding the gym that is right for them and priorities that are valued in fitness culture, gym cleanliness is a universal concern. […]

Fitness Centers and Wellness in Multi Family Residential Complexes

In the past, gyms may have been a line item on a to do list for developers and property managers of residential complexes. With the rise in health and wellness trends, people are looking for a fitness center amenity that is well thought out and catered to their needs. In fact, 55% of possible residents […]

Top 5 Fitness Trends of 2016

Top 5 Fitness Trends of 2016  2016 is off to a fantastic start – many new gyms are opening and even more are upgrading their equipment and services. While this is amazing for the industry as a whole, individual gyms will have fiercer competition for their market share. To help you stay ahead of your […]

8 Questions to Ask When Opening a Fitness Studio

8 Questions to Ask When Opening a Fitness Studio     You have been in the fitness industry for years working as a fitness coach, but now you are thinking of venturing out your own and opening a gym. You want to take on this challenge, to be your own boss and run your studio. […]

Insurance As A Gym Owner – What’s Most Important?

Looking Into Gym Business Insurance You get several benefits being a fitness studio owner, including offering a variety of fitness classes, including yoga, Pilates or strength training, and offering different personal and group training classes to your clients. If your space allows, you can also offer several other features, such as sauna and spa to […]

Staying Fit This Fall

Staying Fit This Fall Fall is the perfect season to prepare for winter fitness. Take advantage of fun exercises during this time so that you can look forward to a fit body during the holidays. More so, snow will be falling soon, inhibiting you from exercising outdoors. You can ramp up your exercise routine because […]

Succeed More With A Cleaner Gym

Health Club Cleanliness Plays a Huge Part in Your Success According to experts at the International Health, Racquet & Sports Club Association (IHRSA), a health club’s cleanliness is integral to its financial, social and operational success. And for their members, the perception of hygiene in the facility is a reality, and if it is perceived […]

Top 5 Reasons To Lease Gym Equipment When Opening A Gym

Why Lease Gym Equipment When Opening A Gym? Pretty straightforward question, I’ll grant you, but the answer is anything but simple. Afterall, leasing vs purchasing is a business decision, and as such has many facets to consider. Business matters are rarely a black and white affair. But don’t fret! In the interest of brevity, we’ve outlined […]

How To Use Referrals To Earn More Members

Starting a Refer-a-Friend Program Working out in a gym with a good community motivates people to exercise, especially if it’s with their friends. So if you own a gym and you are yet to explore refer-a-friend program, then you are missing a big opportunity to build a gym community, which is something that can help […]

What You Need To Consider When Buying Equipment For A Health Club

Buying Gym Equipment for a Health Club You’ve figured out the location for the gym and bought or leased the space. Now, you’re thinking what to furnish it with. There are just too many options on the market, and with more than hundreds of choices, you might be feeling overwhelmed; that you cannot decide well […]