Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Make Your Own Kickboxing Curriculum: Step-by-Step Guide
Kickboxing is a full- and semi-contact combat sport that developed in Japan and America during the 50s, 60s, and 70s. It has since grown into a massively popular worldwide sport, often televised and practiced by millions of people. It has become so popular, in fact, that it morphed into an easily accessible non-contact form for…
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15 Features of the Best Gym Management Software
Gym management software (GMS) is software specifically made for managing the daily operations of health clubs and gyms. Gym management software provides a number of tools that gym owners and trainers use to automate repetitive administrative work, streamline operations, and increase member engagement and satisfaction. It is impossible to stress how important gym management software…
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24/7 Gym Access Made Easy: Integrate with Hundreds of Smart Locks via Gymdesk
We’re thrilled to announce a major enhancement to Gymdesk: seamless integration with a wide range of smart locks and access control systems. This upgrade empowers you to offer secure, automated, and flexible 24/7 access to your members, tailored to their membership and payment status. Gymdesk now integrates with hundreds of off-the-shelf smart locks, sensors, and…
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How We Built the Best CRM for Martial Arts Schools
Before founding Gymdesk in early 2016, I had been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for close to a decade. From the east coast to the west coast in the US, to Japan and Israel, I’ve dropped in and trained regularly at many different locations. Since I build software products for a living, I couldn’t help notice…
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Comprehensive Guide to Yoga Studio Advertising
With the growing awareness of the importance of holistic health, there has been an increase in demand for yoga services. To benefit from that interest, yoga studio owners need to master the art of strategic advertising. This guide navigates the landscape of paid advertising, social media engagement, and search engine visibility as well as the…
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The Best Dance Studio Software [2025]: A Guide to Choosing
It’s just too much. You’re constantly working to attract and retain new students. You’ve got to cover the growing expenses (e.g., rent, utilities, salaries, etc.). Then there’s facility upkeep and maintenance—you’re responsible for all of the work that needs to be done at your studio. Let’s not forget about customer service. All of the student,…
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Additional Revenue Streams for Profitable Yoga Studios
In general, yoga studios can put up higher profit margins than other fitness businesses because they avoid the cost of purchasing and maintaining equipment. However, start-up costs are still a sizable chunk of money and extra income can help the business to be profitable sooner. Additionally, finding additional revenue streams for your yoga studio can…
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How to Become a Climbing Instructor
Rock climbing is one of those activities that effortlessly blends fitness and fun. For some people, indoor rock climbing is their main form of exercise. While they are working out, you may also see a birthday party of 10-year-olds ascending the walls. As a climbing instructor, you can have the opportunity to work with people…
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13 Features of a Gym Business
The gym fitness industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years, with more and more people prioritizing their long term health and longevity. Increased opportunities in the gym service business have resulted. At the same time, however, it has increased the competitiveness among gym owners. Gym owners need to offer the features that they expect…
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Gymnastics Lesson Plans: How to Prepare the Perfect Gymnastics Lesson
Leading a gymnastics lesson without a plan is a big problem. Not only will your gymnastics school seem unorganized or unprofessional, but it will also leave you standing in front of the class, panicking while each person looks at you with expectation. Think back to a time when you did a presentation at school without…
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