The Business of Fitness Blog
Learn about the business of fitness in the PushPress Gym Management blog. Trends, best practices, case studies, tips and more!

Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Create the Optimal Gym Schedule
Thinking about making changes to your gym schedule? Here are the dos and don'ts to consider, and why fall is the perfect time to maximize your schedule!

How PushPress CX Changed the Game for One CrossFit Gym Owner
With many gym management options on the market, PushPress is aiming to change the game. Here's how CX and the products have helped this gym owner level up.

Now is the Perfect Time to Launch a Nutrition Coaching Program
Drive gym revenue help clients achieve their goals with a nutrition coaching program! Here are four tips to launch a successful nutrition program this fall.

Five Tips to Maximize Your Gym Marketing Strategy this Fall Season
Fall is a great time to maximize your gym marketing strategy! Here are five tips to craft offers that get new leads through your doors.

Why Fall is the Perfect Season to Introduce New Gym Revenue Streams
Fall is the "other" great time of year to explore options for increasing gym revenue! Here are four ideas to add to your lineup as summer comes to a close.

Projects in the Pipeline for PushPress Core
As a gym owner, your needs change as your business grows. So PushPress software is designed to grow with the gym. Here are some new updates coming to Core!

How to Run a Successful (and Fun!) Nutrition Coaching Program
How do you create a fun, motivating nutrition coaching program at your gym? Here are six tips to launch and grow your program successfully!

More Money, More Fun: Five Creative Ideas to Increase Gym Revenue
When you need to increase gym revenue, do you immediately think more members? Here are five ways to have fun with your community while driving revenue!

Five PushPress Partnerships That Can Help Your Gym Today
Integrations and partnerships can be a beneficial tool for growing your gym! Here are five PushPress partnerships that can help your gym today.

Coach Connection: Seven Ways to Have Fun with Your CrossFit Coaches
Having fun with your CrossFit coaches outside of the gym can increase job satisfaction and even member retention. Here are seven ideas to build connection!

More Leads, More Revenue: Here’s What’s Coming to PushPress Grow
At PushPress, finding solutions to help you run your fitness business better is what we're all about. Here are some new features coming to PushPress Grow!

How PushPress Helped Skyrocket FemFit to More Than 150 Members
Mikilah Speer has grown exponentially in just a couple years since opening FemFit. Here's how she did it, and how PushPress helps her manage the business!

Results + Fun: Six Community-Building Ideas for Coaching Classes
Helping members get results is one goal of coaching classes. But to create the ultimate member experience, here are six ways to add in some fun!

Increasing Gym Member Retention with Chris Spealler: Part 2
It’s not unrealistic to keep members for years. Chris Spealler shares four tips for increasing member retention through programming and goal-setting!

Increasing Gym Member Retention with Chris Spealler: Part I
Gym member retention can sometimes get trickier for your long-term clients. But Chris Spealler is sharing four tips to keep them happy and getting results!

PushPress’ Secret Superpower: Making Financial Reports Exciting
The new PushPress Financial Reports provide you a quick snapshot of the key metrics in your fitness business. Here are six features you don't want to miss!

Nela Athletics Creates the Ultimate Member Experience with PushPress
Switching to PushPress has helped Paul Austad level up his gym, Nela Athletics. Here are six ways he's saving time and running his business better!

Keep it Simple: Six Fun Ways to Challenge Your Gym Community
Hosting simple challenges for your gym community is a great way to increase revenue and member retention. Here are six challenge ideas to try at your gym!

Mental Health Series Part 4: How To Build a Mentally-Fit Gym Community
The Mental Health Series was created to help you, your staff and your gym community! In part four, we're focusing on creating a mentally-fit gym community.

Building Strong Mental Health in Youth through The Brand X Method
Helping kids develop strong mental health can change the course of their lives. Here are six tips from Jeff and Mikki Martin, owners of The Brand X Method!

Four Features in PushPress Core You Never Knew You Needed
At PushPress, our goal is to save you time and help your gym run seamlessly. Here are five powerful features in Core to start using in your gym today!

Mental Health Series Part 3: Protecting the Mental Health of Your Staff
The Mental Health Series was created to help you, your coaches and your gym community! In part three, we're focusing on the mental health of your staff.

How Fixed on Fitness Drives Retention with Gym Member Check-Ins
Gym member check-ins provide beneficial data to help you predict and plan your business. Here's how one gym won the PushPress 2023 Check-In Challenge!

PushStart Webinar Recap: Frequency-Based Pricing for Higher Retention
Have you considered frequency-based pricing for your gym? Check out this recent PushStart webinar, where Stu Brauer explains the various options!
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