Beyond the Mat

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

Best MMA Gym Software: What Mixed-Discipline Gyms Actually Need

Starting a Gym in San Diego: Four Founders, Four Playbooks

The Best CrossFit Exercises

Gym Member Engagement Ideas That Actually Reduce Churn

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 MMA Gym Software: What Mixed-Discipline Gyms Actually Need

Starting a Gym in San Diego: Four Founders, Four Playbooks

The Best CrossFit Exercises

Gym Member Engagement Ideas That Actually Reduce Churn

Personal Trainer Types: Find the Right Specialist for Your Goal

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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

New and Improved Booking Forms in Gymdesk

Ezypay Payment Processing Now Available for Gymdesk Users in New Zealand, Australia, and other APAC Countries

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Best MMA Gym Software: What Mixed-Discipline Gyms Actually Need

Starting a Gym in San Diego: Four Founders, Four Playbooks

How Cast Iron Jiu-Jitsu Grew to 107 Members Without Chasing Growth

BJJ Weight Divisions: The Complete Guide to Competition Weight Classes (2026)

50+ Martial Arts Industry Statistics for 2026

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Best MMA Gym Software: What Mixed-Discipline Gyms Actually Need

Starting a Gym in San Diego: Four Founders, Four Playbooks

Gym Member Engagement Ideas That Actually Reduce Churn

How Cast Iron Jiu-Jitsu Grew to 107 Members Without Chasing Growth

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

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14 Types of Gyms: What to Expect at Each One

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

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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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Best MMA Gym Software: What Mixed-Discipline Gyms Actually Need

Starting a Gym in San Diego: Four Founders, Four Playbooks

Gym Member Engagement Ideas That Actually Reduce Churn

How Cast Iron Jiu-Jitsu Grew to 107 Members Without Chasing Growth

The Room Full of Moms on Their Phones: How NEO Built a Women's Jiu-Jitsu Flywheel

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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

Dance Studio Marketing: The Ultimate Guide [2026]

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Coaching, Instruction & Training

Starting a Gym in San Diego: Four Founders, Four Playbooks

The Best CrossFit Exercises

Gym Member Engagement Ideas That Actually Reduce Churn

Personal Trainer Types: Find the Right Specialist for Your Goal

How Cast Iron Jiu-Jitsu Grew to 107 Members Without Chasing Growth

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Best MMA Gym Software: What Mixed-Discipline Gyms Actually Need

Best Gym CRM Software: An Honest 2026 Comparison

How to Manage a Gym: The 2026 Operator's Playbook

Why Every Martial Arts Gym Should Host In-House Tournaments (And How to Run Your First One)

Martial Arts Summer Camp Curriculum: A 6-Week Plan You Can Teach From

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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 Survey Recap w/ CEO Alex Cuevas

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Gym Owner Interview

Starting a Gym in San Diego: Four Founders, Four Playbooks

How Cast Iron Jiu-Jitsu Grew to 107 Members Without Chasing Growth

The Room Full of Moms on Their Phones: How NEO Built a Women's Jiu-Jitsu Flywheel

Inside London's BJJ Scene: Two Academies, Two Philosophies

He Runs a University Operation by Day and a Martial Arts Academy by Night. After 30 Years, His Dad Still Says 'Get a Real Job.'

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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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Best MMA Gym Software: What Mixed-Discipline Gyms Actually Need

Starting a Gym in San Diego: Four Founders, Four Playbooks

Gym Member Engagement Ideas That Actually Reduce Churn

How Cast Iron Jiu-Jitsu Grew to 107 Members Without Chasing Growth

BJJ Weight Divisions: The Complete Guide to Competition Weight Classes (2026)

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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

7 Clear Signs You're Ready For A Second Pilates Studio

The Best Types of Pilates: Find the Right Fit for Your Fitness Journey

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

A Somewhat Complete History of Boxing in the USA

Gym Owner Statistics: The State of Gyms, Member Trends, and Usage Data

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