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!
Escaping Overwhelm: How Gym Owners Can Avoid Burnout
Being overwhelmed doesn't have to be a normal part of running a fitness business. Here are six tips to help gym owners take control and avoid burnout.
Keep Calm And Plunge On: Managing An Unpredictable Gym Event
Hosting a gym event is supposed to be a fun way to connect your community. Here's how one gym owner learned how to work around the unexpected!
PushPress Staff App: The Ultimate Tool For Your Coaches And Staff
It's here: Streamline your gym operations and empower your team with the PushPress Staff App! Here are four ways to improve member experience using the app.
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff: When A Gym Competition Goes Sideways
A gym competition is usually a fun community event! Here's the story of how it doesn't always go as planned and the lessons one gym owner is sharing.
Sober And Stronger: The Power of Highlighting Your Gym Members
Your gym members have the potential to inspire countless others! Get to know their stories and share them. You never know whose lives it could change.
Fight (Party) Gone Bad: Lessons Learned About Gym Community Events
Gym community events are a great way to connect members and have some fun... until they go sideways. Check out Rudy's story and the lessons he's sharing!
Selling Gym Memberships: Tips From The Pros At LASSO
Selling gym memberships is more than just listing class times and sharing prices. Here are five tips to increase your close rate from the pros at LASSO!
Tale Of The Tape: How One Gym Owner Learned An Expensive Lesson
Trying to over-deliver for gym members can sometimes be expensive. Here's how one gym owner learned the hard way, and is sharing the lessons!
First Impressions About Gym Members Aren’t Always Accurate
Sometimes it's fun to look back on our first impressions of gym members. Some were entirely accurate. And we definitely missed the mark on others...
What’s A Vacation? Lessons From A Gym Owner About Taking Time Off
For a gym owner, time away sometimes seems impossible, especially when things go completely sideways. Here are three tips for taking a much-needed break.
March Madness: PushPress Gym Owners Share Their Craziest Stories
Sharing stories is one of the best parts about gym owner networking. This month, the PushPress March Madness series features some crazy (but true) tales!
Automation For Gym Owners: Save Time And Boost Revenue With Grow
Using automation is like adding a high-performing, revenue-producing member to your gym team. Here are five creative ways to use PushPress Grow workflows!
Hiring Full-Time Coaches: The Why, When And How For Your Gym
As you're growing a profitable gym, hiring full-time coaches is an important milestone. Here are four tips from gym owners employing full-time staff.
Building A Successful Fitness Business With A Remote Team
Shane Farmer and Dark Horse Rowing are proving that a fitness business can be run with a remote team. Here are his six tips for success!
Why Having A Business Mentor Can Help You Level Up Gym Ownership
From startups to seasoned gym owners, having a business mentor can mean substantial growth for your business. Here are three reasons to hire a mentor today!
The Paper Trail: Five Essential Documents Every Gym Owner Needs
Here are the five documents every gym owner needs to proactively protect the business while providing a safe, effective and fun environment for employees.
Play The Long Game: Five Tips For Retaining Coaches
Retaining coaches for the long run is much easier than consistently recruiting and hiring. Here are five tips for a motivated, fulfilled, long-term team!
You Complete Me: The Dos And Don’ts Of Hiring A GM For Your Gym
The need for hiring a General Manager at your gym is a huge accomplishment! Here are five tips for hiring a GM seamlessly and effectively.
Be Their Hype Squad: Encouraging Your Gym Team to Succeed
Providing the support your gym team needs can result in more than just happy coaches. Here's how you can increase gym revenue and member retention too!
Drumroll Please: The New PushPress Logo Has Entered The Chat
It’s the dawn of a new era as we unveil the new PushPress logo! But rest assured that our mission remains the same: to help you get more done at your gym.
How A NorCal Gym Generates $20k Per Month Through A Learning Center
See the unique way a NorCal gym is maximizing space after the pandemic. The Country Strong Learning Center generates more than $20k/mo in revenue!
Business And Pleasure: How To Build Relationships with Your Team
The gym community can be an exception to mixing business with pleasure. Here's how to build relationships that emphasize both fun and professionalism!
Earning By Learning: The Benefits Of Continued Education For Coaches
The benefits of continued education extend far past just gaining knowledge or credits. Learn why it's beneficial for your whole gym and how to start today!
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