Gym Owner Statistics: The State of Gyms, Member Trends, and Usage Data
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A Studio Owner’s Guide to Summer Dance Camp
A dance summer camp captures all of the magic of summer and more, offering dancers of all ages a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in rhythm, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re a studio owner planning your first camp, a dance teacher looking to inspire the next generation, or a parent searching for an enriching summer…
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How to Open a Gym in Australia
When I opened the doors to my gym in Melbourne’s outer east, I was operating on a mix of adrenaline, exhilaration, and that special kind of panic that sets in when you’ve thrown your life savings into a business venture. I still remember the smell of the fresh rubber mats, the slightly crooked logo decal we…
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What You Can Learn from Club Pilates as a Pilates Studio Owner
Imagine having 1 million students. How would that change your Pilates business? This isn’t a pipe dream. According to Statista, Club Pilates is the largest Pilates brand globally. They have more than 1,650 studios globally, operating on four continents. Approximately 13 million people practice Pilates worldwide, a number that continues to grow year after year.…
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New and Improved Booking Forms in Gymdesk
Our team has been hard at work making updates to Gymdesk to make it easier to streamline your operations and grow your memberships. In our latest update, we’re giving gym owners more flexibility and control over the booking experience! Add Custom Fields You can now add your own custom fields or add popular options like Date of Birth or Parent…
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Top 8 Sports Summer Camp Marketing Ideas
Are summer camps worth it? Let’s say you decide to spend the time and money needed to create a sports summer camp for campers. Would that be a great way to generate more revenue for your business? The numbers don’t lie. In 2019, the Youth Sports Summer Camp industry was a $19.2 billion market in…
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How to Run a Pilates Summer Camp: Tips for Success and Enjoyment
Summer is the prime time to ramp up your studio, bring in new clientele, and offer a fun, immersive fitness experience – and there is no better way to accomplish all of this than with a Pilates summer camp. Whether you’re a successful Pilates studio owner who wants to start beginners on the Pilates path or…
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Ezypay Payment Processing Now Available for Gymdesk Users in New Zealand, Australia, and other APAC Countries
Gymdesk now offers even more payment processing options for gyms operating in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. In the payment processor section of your account, you now have the option to use Ezypay, a cloud-based payment platform that enables business owners across Asia Pacific to process recurring and one-off payments. Why…
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How to Become a Self-Defense Instructor
The demand for “reality-based” self-defense (RBSD) training has exploded among adults in the last 15 years. Krav Maga was at the forefront of that craze, but dozens of RBSD and “Combatives” programs have sprung up to vie for market share and fill the need for this type of training. It’s also a natural preoccupation of…
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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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