Beyond the Mat

Practical wisdom for running more profitable gyms, martial arts schools, yoga studios, and sports clubs.

She Was Told an All-Women Gym Would Never Work. It's Still Full 21 Years Later.

Pilates Advertising: What It Costs and Whether It's Worth It

Best Gym Management Software (2026): Honest Comparison From a Competitor

Jiu-Jitsu for Law Enforcement: Safer Control, Less Force

The Best CrossFit Exercises

CrossFit WODs: Benchmark List, Examples & How to Build Your Own

The Best CrossFit Gym Management Software in 2026, Compared Honestly

How Much Do CrossFit Trainers Make? A Realistic Look at Coach Pay

14 Types of Gyms: What to Expect at Each One

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Best Gym Management Software (2026): Honest Comparison From a Competitor

The 5th-Class Cliff: Your Attendance Data Already Predicts Who's About to Quit

How to Wrap Hands for Boxing (the Way Coaches Teach It)

Gym Software Processing Fees Explained: A Transparent Breakdown

How to Open a Gym: 11 Steps to Launch Your Fitness Business

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Features & Announcements

Your Schedule Just Got Easier to Manage on Gymdesk

Gymdesk’s New Scheduling Tools Empower Gym Owners to Run Smarter Sessions and Boost Bookings

New in Gymdesk: Built-In WOD Tracking App for CrossFit Gyms — No More Extra Tools Required

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

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She Was Told an All-Women Gym Would Never Work. It's Still Full 21 Years Later.

Best Gym Management Software (2026): Honest Comparison From a Competitor

Jiu-Jitsu for Law Enforcement: Safer Control, Less Force

BJJ Gym Software: The Complete 2026 Guide for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools

50+ Martial Arts Industry Statistics for 2026

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She Was Told an All-Women Gym Would Never Work. It's Still Full 21 Years Later.

Pilates Advertising: What It Costs and Whether It's Worth It

Best Gym Management Software (2026): Honest Comparison From a Competitor

At Unicorn Jiu Jitsu, the Purple Belt Teaches No-Gi. She's Better at It.

The 5th-Class Cliff: Your Attendance Data Already Predicts Who's About to Quit

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Inside Real Movement and Martial Arts: Yoga, Jiu-Jitsu, One Practice

How Much to Charge for Yoga Classes

14 Types of Gyms: What to Expect at Each One

How To Triple Your Income Teaching Private Yoga Sessions

Big Yoga Trends

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How Much Do Gymnastics Coaches Make? Salary Data for Every Level

From Aikido Black Belt to BJJ Brown Belt: How Konrad Found His Real Fight

When to Start a Second Gymnastics Location

Alternative Income Streams for Gymnastics Centers

How Young is Too Young for Toddlers to Begin Gymnastics?

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She Was Told an All-Women Gym Would Never Work. It's Still Full 21 Years Later.

Pilates Advertising: What It Costs and Whether It's Worth It

Best Gym Management Software (2026): Honest Comparison From a Competitor

Jiu-Jitsu for Law Enforcement: Safer Control, Less Force

At Unicorn Jiu Jitsu, the Purple Belt Teaches No-Gi. She's Better at It.

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Two Feet In: How Mestrando Bambu Built Axé Capoeira Chicago on No Plan B

When to Start a Second Dance Studio Location: Key Factors to Consider

How to Price Your Dance Programs

A Studio Owner’s Guide to Summer Dance Camp

The Best Dance Studio Software [2026]: A Guide to Choosing

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Coaching, Instruction & Training

She Was Told an All-Women Gym Would Never Work. It's Still Full 21 Years Later.

Jiu-Jitsu for Law Enforcement: Safer Control, Less Force

Shotokan vs Kyokushin: Which Karate Style Is Right for You?

At Unicorn Jiu Jitsu, the Purple Belt Teaches No-Gi. She's Better at It.

The 5th-Class Cliff: Your Attendance Data Already Predicts Who's About to Quit

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Best Gym Management Software (2026): Honest Comparison From a Competitor

How Much Do BJJ Gym Owners Make? Real Income Data (With 3 Scenarios)

Gym Software Processing Fees Explained: A Transparent Breakdown

What is Gym Management Software? Why is it Important?

8 Effective Fitness Marketing Campaigns that Actually Boost Leads

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Gym Owner Interview

She Was Told an All-Women Gym Would Never Work. It's Still Full 21 Years Later.

At Unicorn Jiu Jitsu, the Purple Belt Teaches No-Gi. She's Better at It.

Nobody Knew How to Open a Boxing Gym. So She Did It Anyway.

The Only Gracie University Academy in the Netherlands

Greater Toronto's Gyms: Seven Founders, One Question

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How to Pay Personal Trainers at Your Gym

Fitness Industry Trends Every Gym Owner Should Know in 2026

14 Types of Gyms: What to Expect at Each One

Grow a Profitable Tennis Club

Top 8 Sports Summer Camp Marketing Ideas

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She Was Told an All-Women Gym Would Never Work. It's Still Full 21 Years Later.

Pilates Advertising: What It Costs and Whether It's Worth It

Best Gym Management Software (2026): Honest Comparison From a Competitor

Jiu-Jitsu for Law Enforcement: Safer Control, Less Force

BJJ Gym Software: The Complete 2026 Guide for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools

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Pilates Advertising: What It Costs and Whether It's Worth It

Greater Toronto's Gyms: Seven Founders, One Question

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Pilates Studio in 2026?

14 Types of Gyms: What to Expect at Each One

ActiveRange's Internal Strength Model: Two Co-Authors, One Framework

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Gym Owner Statistics 2026: The Data Behind Running a Gym

The Best Gym Chains in the US in 2026: 12 Compared

A Somewhat Complete History of Boxing in the USA

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