Leadership The Boutique Gym Playbook: How Independent Operators Are Beating the Big Chains
Community, custom programming, and member experience are the weapons independents use to win.
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Leadership From Franchise Template to Custom Programming: Why Cookie-Cutter Workouts Are Losing Members
Generic programming was efficient. Now it's a liability. How three gyms broke free and grew.
Technology AI in the Gym: What's Real, What's Hype, and What to Actually Buy
Every vendor is slapping 'AI' on their product. Here's a no-BS breakdown of what gym AI can do today.
Operations How to Run 50+ Weekly Sessions Without Burning Out Your Team
High volume doesn't mean high burnout. The scheduling and automation strategies that let lean teams punch above their weight.
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Trends Gym Design in 2026: Why Strength Is Eating the Floor and What It Means for Your Layout
The shift from cardio to strength is accelerating. Operators who redesign now see 20%+ increases in peak-hour capacity.
Operations The Real Cost of Trainer Turnover — And How to Protect Your Programming
When a trainer walks, they take their workouts, their clients, and your consistency with them.
Technology How to Display Workouts on Gym TVs: A Buyer's Guide for Operators
We tested the major platforms so you don't have to. Here's what works, what's overpriced, and what delivers ROI.
Trends HYROX Is Reshaping Commercial Gyms — Here's How to Capitalize
The competitive fitness movement is filling gyms with a new breed of member. Are you set up to serve them?
Leadership Your Head Trainer Is Your Most Important Hire — Here's How to Find Them
Facilities with a strong lead trainer retain 34% more members in year one.
Leadership Workout Consistency Is Your Competitive Advantage — Here's How to Systemize It
When your best trainer calls in sick, does the 6am class suffer? Here's how to build programming that doesn't depend on one person.
Operations The Pricing Model Shift: Why Per-Visit Is Beating Unlimited in 2026
Three independent operators share how restructuring pricing increased ARPM by 22% without losing a single high-value member.
Operations Unsupervised Group Training: How Smart Gyms Fill Dead Hours Without Extra Staff
The 10am–4pm void is costing you thousands per month. Forward-thinking operators are turning empty hours into revenue.
Technology The Complete Guide to Digital Signage in Fitness Facilities
From basic timer displays to AI-powered multi-screen workout systems — everything an operator needs to know about digital signage.
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20-page guide with the exact frameworks, scripts, and systems top facilities use to keep members past 90 days.