Gym Owner Statistics: The State of Gyms, Member Trends, and Usage Data
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Articles how to build and run successful gyms, martial arts schools, yoga studios and sports clubs.
Martial Arts
This is Why Your Jiu Jitsu School isn’t Growing
Most martial arts schools fail within the first year. Half survive five years–and that’s being generous. Here’s the thing: If your jiu jitsu program isn’t growing, then it’s failing, even if it’s too gradual to notice yet. And you know what? I have an embarrassing admission to make… I was one of those school owners […]
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Gyms
MyStudio Alternatives: 7 Better Options for Your Studio
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Gym Growth
Effective Localized Marketing Tactics For Multiple Gym Locations
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Features & Announcements
Gymdesk’s New Scheduling Tools Empower Gym Owners to Run Smarter Sessions and Boost Bookings
CrossFit
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CrossFit Mobility Fundamentals: Olympic Lifting Warm-Up Protocol
- How to Host a CrossFit Competition
- When is Your CrossFit Box Ready for a Second Location?
- The Ultimate Guide to CrossFit Gym Marketing
- CrossFit Gym Business Plan
CrossFit Mobility Fundamentals: Olympic Lifting Warm-Up ProtocolGyms
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Measuring Success: 10 Vital Metrics For Martial Arts Business Owners
- Women’s Jiu-Jitsu Classes as a Growth Flywheel: Culture, Parents, and Retention
- Spark Membership Software: Honest Reviews and Top Complaints
- How a Family-First Jiu-Jitsu Model Scaled to Multiple Locations
- Centralized vs. Decentralized Gym Management: What Owners Should Know
Measuring Success: 10 Vital Metrics For Martial Arts Business OwnersFeatures & Announcements
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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
- 24/7 Gym Access Made Easy: Integrate with Hundreds of Smart Locks via Gymdesk
- How We Built the Best CRM for Martial Arts Schools
New in Gymdesk: Built-In WOD Tracking App for CrossFit Gyms — No More Extra Tools RequiredMartial Arts
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Measuring Success: 10 Vital Metrics For Martial Arts Business Owners
- Turn this Season from Your Slowest Jiu Jitsu Month Into Your MOST Profitable of the Year
- Should Your Jiu Jitsu Academy Sell Supplements?
- Complete Payroll Management For BJJ Instructors: 5 Steps
- Student to Martial Arts School Owner: Building Roll Society Jiu Jitsu in Las Vegas
Gym Growth
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Measuring Success: 10 Vital Metrics For Martial Arts Business Owners
- Turn this Season from Your Slowest Jiu Jitsu Month Into Your MOST Profitable of the Year
- Centralized vs. Decentralized Gym Management: What Owners Should Know
- Should Your Jiu Jitsu Academy Sell Supplements?
- How To Balance High-Performing And Underperforming Gym Locations Effectively
Yoga
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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
- Yoga Class Template
How To Triple Your Income Teaching Private Yoga SessionsGymnastics
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When to Start a Second Gymnastics Location
- Alternative Income Streams for Gymnastics Centers
- Building a Positive Gymnastics Culture
- How Young is Too Young for Toddlers to Begin Gymnastics?
- The Coach’s Guide to Gymnastics Injury Prevention
When to Start a Second Gymnastics LocationGym Marketing
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Measuring Success: 10 Vital Metrics For Martial Arts Business Owners
- Turn this Season from Your Slowest Jiu Jitsu Month Into Your MOST Profitable of the Year
- Should Your Jiu Jitsu Academy Sell Supplements?
- How To Balance High-Performing And Underperforming Gym Locations Effectively
- Gymdesk vs Zen Planner: Pricing and Features Compared
Dance
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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 [2025]: A Guide to Choosing
- Dance Studio Marketing: The Ultimate Guide [2025]
When to Start a Second Dance Studio Location: Key Factors to ConsiderCoaching, Instruction & Training
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Women’s Jiu-Jitsu Classes as a Growth Flywheel: Culture, Parents, and Retention
- How a Family-First Jiu-Jitsu Model Scaled to Multiple Locations
- How Jiu-Jitsu Evolved From Fight Club to the Classroom
- How Takeover Jiu-Jitsu Is Uplifting Buffalo’s Puerto Rican Community – One Kid at a Time
- Designing a Dream: How Alliance Jiu-Jitsu San Fernando Valley Reimagines the Modern BJJ Academy
Women’s Jiu-Jitsu Classes as a Growth Flywheel: Culture, Parents, and RetentionGym Sales
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Turn this Season from Your Slowest Jiu Jitsu Month Into Your MOST Profitable of the Year
- Should Your Jiu Jitsu Academy Sell Supplements?
- How to Build a Management Team Across Your Gym Locations
- Student to Martial Arts School Owner: Building Roll Society Jiu Jitsu in Las Vegas
- Gym Payroll Management Made Simple
Turn this Season from Your Slowest Jiu Jitsu Month Into Your MOST Profitable of the YearPodcasts
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Top 5 Martial Arts Marketing Strategies for MASSIVE Growth
- How to Sell High Ticket Fitness Products & Services
- How Coach Rocky got his time back with Gymdesk
- Attract Millennials & Gen Z to Your Fitness Studio
- How to Make $1,000,000 Salary as a Gym Owner
Top 5 Martial Arts Marketing Strategies for MASSIVE GrowthGym Owner Interviews
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Women’s Jiu-Jitsu Classes as a Growth Flywheel: Culture, Parents, and Retention
- How a Family-First Jiu-Jitsu Model Scaled to Multiple Locations
- How Jiu-Jitsu Evolved From Fight Club to the Classroom
- How Takeover Jiu-Jitsu Is Uplifting Buffalo’s Puerto Rican Community – One Kid at a Time
- Designing a Dream: How Alliance Jiu-Jitsu San Fernando Valley Reimagines the Modern BJJ Academy
Sport Clubs
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Grow a Profitable Tennis Club
- Top 8 Sports Summer Camp Marketing Ideas
- Start a Swim Team: A Step-by-Step Guide
- How to Become a Climbing Instructor
- Grow a Profitable Rock Climbing Business
Grow a Profitable Tennis ClubGym Management
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Measuring Success: 10 Vital Metrics For Martial Arts Business Owners
- Women’s Jiu-Jitsu Classes as a Growth Flywheel: Culture, Parents, and Retention
- Spark Membership Software: Honest Reviews and Top Complaints
- How a Family-First Jiu-Jitsu Model Scaled to Multiple Locations
- Turn this Season from Your Slowest Jiu Jitsu Month Into Your MOST Profitable of the Year
7 Clear Signs You’re Ready For A Second Pilates Studio
Gym Owner Statistics: The State of Gyms, Member Trends, and Usage Data
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