Beyond the Mat

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

What Click-to-Cancel Actually Requires of Your Gym

Gym Class Scheduling Software: An Honest 2026 Comparison

Multi-Location Gym Marketing: One Brand, Local Proof

Expanding Your Gym Space: When to Grow and What It Costs

15 Types of Gyms: What to Expect at Each One

Best CrossFit Gym Management Software (2026): An Honest Comparison

How Much Does It Cost to Open a CrossFit Box? (2026 Costs)

The Best CrossFit Exercises

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

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What Click-to-Cancel Actually Requires of Your Gym

Gym Class Scheduling Software: An Honest 2026 Comparison

Multi-Location Gym Marketing: One Brand, Local Proof

Expanding Your Gym Space: When to Grow and What It Costs

100 Gym Post Ideas for Social Media (2026)

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Features & Announcements

24/7 Gym Access System: How It Works & What It Costs

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

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How to Prepare Your Athletes for a BJJ Competition

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

15 Types of Gyms: What to Expect at Each One

After-School Martial Arts: A Parent's Honest Guide

How Much Do Karate School Owners Make?

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Gym Class Scheduling Software: An Honest 2026 Comparison

Multi-Location Gym Marketing: One Brand, Local Proof

Expanding Your Gym Space: When to Grow and What It Costs

After-School Martial Arts: A Parent's Honest Guide

How to Write a Gym Newsletter Your Members Actually Open

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15 Types of Gyms: What to Expect at Each One

Fitness Certifications: Types, Costs, and Accreditation

How Much Do Yoga Instructors Make in 2026?

Best Yoga Studio Software: 10 Platforms Compared

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

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

Gymnastics Skills List by Level: Levels 1-10 and Elite

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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What Click-to-Cancel Actually Requires of Your Gym

100 Gym Post Ideas for Social Media (2026)

How to Write a Gym Newsletter Your Members Actually Open

He Made the Judo Harder and the Paperwork Disappear

Mindbody Fees in 2026: The Real Cost to Your Gym

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The Best Dance Studio Software (2026): An Honest Comparison

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

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Coaching, Instruction & Training

How to Prepare Your Athletes for a BJJ Competition

After-School Martial Arts: A Parent's Honest Guide

Adaptive Martial Arts: How to Build a Special Needs Program

A Luxury: What a Free Jiu-Jitsu Mat Is Worth to a Family That Makes $20 a Day

15 Common Challenges of Gym Owners & How to Solve Them

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

Gym Sales: The Complete Guide to Selling More Memberships

How to Start a Martial Arts School: Cost, Steps & Breakeven

Failed Payment Recovery for Gyms: Decline Codes and Getting Dues Back

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

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Gym Owner Interview

He Made the Judo Harder and the Paperwork Disappear

Fixing Both Sides: How a Peru Jiu-Jitsu Program Puts Bullies and the Bullied on the Same Team

Shinjiro Sasaki Wants a Bigger Business. He Won't Take a Bigger Dojo.

Rochester's BJJ Gyms: Three Schools, Three Day Jobs

OCTA Put a Jiu-Jitsu School Inside an LA Fitness. Here's the Deal.

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15 Types of Gyms: What to Expect at Each One

Fitness Industry Trends Every Gym Owner Should Know in 2026

Fitness Certifications: Types, Costs, and Accreditation

How to Pay Personal Trainers at Your Gym

Grow a Profitable Tennis Club

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What Click-to-Cancel Actually Requires of Your Gym

Gym Class Scheduling Software: An Honest 2026 Comparison

Multi-Location Gym Marketing: One Brand, Local Proof

Expanding Your Gym Space: When to Grow and What It Costs

100 Gym Post Ideas for Social Media (2026)

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15 Types of Gyms: What to Expect at Each One

Fitness Certifications: Types, Costs, and Accreditation

What You Can Learn from Club Pilates as a Studio Owner

How Much Does Pilates Certification Cost? (2026 Prices)

How Much Do Pilates Studio Owners Make? A Realistic Earnings Guide

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

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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