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Articles how to build and run successful gyms, martial arts schools, yoga studios and sports clubs.

Building Successful Vendor Relationships In Your Fitness Business
Operating a fitness business isn’t only about inspiring members or coaching productive workouts. Behind the scenes, your success rests on the people and companies who work with you — from the supplier who doesn’t mess with your kettlebell deliveries, to the contractor who keeps your air-conditioning unit humming, to the personal trainer who revitalizes your […]
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Gyms
Complete Payroll Management For BJJ Instructors: 5 Steps
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Gyms
How to Build a Management Team Across Your Gym Locations
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Gyms
Is PushPress Good For Gyms?
CrossFit
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CrossFit Mobility Fundamentals: Olympic Lifting Warm-Up Protocol
- How to Host a CrossFit Competition
- When is Your CrossFit Box Ready for a Second Location?
- The Ultimate Guide to CrossFit Gym Marketing
- CrossFit Gym Business Plan
Gyms
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Gym Payroll Management Made Simple
- Incredible Community through Incredible Effort: South Austin Fitness
- Mindbody Features: Does their platform have what you need?
- Mindbody Fees: How Mindbody Affects Your Gym’s Cash Flow
- FAQs about Mindbody Integrations
Features & Announcements
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New in Gymdesk: Built-In WOD Tracking App for CrossFit Gyms — No More Extra Tools Required
- New and Improved Booking Forms in Gymdesk
- Ezypay Payment Processing Now Available for Gymdesk Users in New Zealand, Australia, and other APAC Countries
- 24/7 Gym Access Made Easy: Integrate with Hundreds of Smart Locks via Gymdesk
- How We Built the Best CRM for Martial Arts Schools
Martial Arts
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Student to Martial Arts School Owner: Building Roll Society Jiu Jitsu in Las Vegas
- This Pre-Sales Campaign Got Austin Jiu Jitsu Parlor Hundreds of Members before Opening
- The Spark Behind the #1 Jiu-Jitsu Gym in Austin
- Fighters to Founders: The Origin of Two Bridges Muay Thai
- How Grant Reconnected with his Japanese Heritage through Dojo Ownership
Gym Growth
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Student to Martial Arts School Owner: Building Roll Society Jiu Jitsu in Las Vegas
- Mindbody Features: Does their platform have what you need?
- The Spark Behind the #1 Jiu-Jitsu Gym in Austin
- Mindbody Fees: How Mindbody Affects Your Gym’s Cash Flow
- Fighters to Founders: The Origin of Two Bridges Muay Thai
Yoga
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How To Triple Your Income Teaching Private Yoga Sessions
- Big Yoga Trends
- When to Expand: 12 Signs Your Yoga Studio Is Ready for a Second Location
- 13 Yoga Benefits for Everyone
- Yoga Class Template
Gymnastics
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When to Start a Second Gymnastics Location
- How Young is Too Young for Toddlers to Begin Gymnastics?
- The Coach’s Guide to Gymnastics Injury Prevention
- How to Start a Cheer Program
- How to Price your Gymnastics Programs for Success
Gym Marketing
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Student to Martial Arts School Owner: Building Roll Society Jiu Jitsu in Las Vegas
- This Pre-Sales Campaign Got Austin Jiu Jitsu Parlor Hundreds of Members before Opening
- Incredible Community through Incredible Effort: South Austin Fitness
- Mindbody Features: Does their platform have what you need?
- The Spark Behind the #1 Jiu-Jitsu Gym in Austin
Dance
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When to Start a Second Dance Studio Location: Key Factors to Consider
- A Studio Owner’s Guide to Summer Dance Camp
- The Best Dance Studio Software [2025]: A Guide to Choosing
- Dance Studio Marketing: The Ultimate Guide [2025]
- How to Create a Dance Studio Business Plan
Coaching, Instruction & Training
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Student to Martial Arts School Owner: Building Roll Society Jiu Jitsu in Las Vegas
- This Pre-Sales Campaign Got Austin Jiu Jitsu Parlor Hundreds of Members before Opening
- Incredible Community through Incredible Effort: South Austin Fitness
- Fighters to Founders: The Origin of Two Bridges Muay Thai
- How Grant Reconnected with his Japanese Heritage through Dojo Ownership
Gym Sales
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Student to Martial Arts School Owner: Building Roll Society Jiu Jitsu in Las Vegas
- Gym Payroll Management Made Simple
- This Pre-Sales Campaign Got Austin Jiu Jitsu Parlor Hundreds of Members before Opening
- The Spark Behind the #1 Jiu-Jitsu Gym in Austin
- Fighters to Founders: The Origin of Two Bridges Muay Thai
Podcasts
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Top 5 Martial Arts Marketing Strategies for MASSIVE Growth
- How to Sell High Ticket Fitness Products & Services
- How Coach Rocky got his time back with Gymdesk
- How to Make $1,000,000 Salary as a Gym Owner
- The Secret to Instagram Growth for Your Gym
Gym Owner Interviews
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Student to Martial Arts School Owner: Building Roll Society Jiu Jitsu in Las Vegas
- This Pre-Sales Campaign Got Austin Jiu Jitsu Parlor Hundreds of Members before Opening
- Incredible Community through Incredible Effort: South Austin Fitness
- The Spark Behind the #1 Jiu-Jitsu Gym in Austin
- His Dojo Burned Down…but Now His Mats are Packed
Sport Clubs
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Grow a Profitable Tennis Club
- Top 8 Sports Summer Camp Marketing Ideas
- Start a Swim Team: A Step-by-Step Guide
- How to Become a Climbing Instructor
- Grow a Profitable Rock Climbing Business
Gym Management
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Student to Martial Arts School Owner: Building Roll Society Jiu Jitsu in Las Vegas
- Gym Payroll Management Made Simple
- This Pre-Sales Campaign Got Austin Jiu Jitsu Parlor Hundreds of Members before Opening
- Incredible Community through Incredible Effort: South Austin Fitness
- Mindbody Features: Does their platform have what you need?