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  • 24/7 Gym Access Made Easy: Integrate with Hundreds of Smart Locks via Gymdesk

    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…

  • How We Built the Best CRM for Martial Arts Schools

    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…

  • Comprehensive Guide to Yoga Studio Advertising

    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…

  • The Best Dance Studio Software [2025]: A Guide to Choosing

    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,…

  • Additional Revenue Streams for Profitable Yoga Studios

    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…

  • How to Become a Climbing Instructor

    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…

  • 13 Features of a Gym Business

    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…

  • Gymnastics Lesson Plans: How to Prepare the Perfect Gymnastics Lesson

    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…

  • How to Evaluate Sales Software for Your Gym

    How to Evaluate Sales Software for Your Gym

    You’re ready to make a change.  You’re tired of grinding and struggling to manage your gym on your own. You realize you need help. If you’re going to do this right, you’ll need the right gym management software. Something that helps your staff attract and close new opportunities. What should you be looking for?  Today,…

  • How to Start a Gym: The Basics

    How to Start a Gym: The Basics

    When starting a new business in any industry, there are a thousand things to consider and plan before opening. A fitness business, whether it is mobile personal training, small group classes, or yoga practice, is no different and even includes some special considerations. By having your business plan prepared well ahead of execution, you can…

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