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!

How Connor Green is Charging $475 a Month for CrossFit
Connor Green is selling $475 memberships by differentiating his CrossFit gyms. Check out his story and how he's making it happen.

Shelly Head’s Guide to Fundraising For A Good Cause
Fundraising doesn’t have to be complicated. After years of successful events, Shelly Head shares seven tips for getting started and making a difference!

Incentivize Gym Members: How To Be The Gift GOAT
Offer incentives to motivate gym members and provide accountability! Here are some innovative ways to incentivize gym members.

Celebrate Good Times: Seven Ways To Rock Your Gym Anniversary
In the fitness industry, any gym anniversary is a big deal. Here are seven ideas to celebrate your dedication, recognize your team and thank your members.

Raising $50k+ For Breast Cancer Awareness - Shelly Head’s Story (Part 3)
Check out Part 3 of this PushPress Client Spotlight! Shelly Head talks about fundraising after her diagnosis to help more women battling breast cancer.

Absentee Ownership: How PushPress Is Helping A Malaysian CrossFit Gym
The pandemic changed everything for two gym owners in Malaysia. Here's how PushPress is helping them as absentee owners as they pursue other goals.

Social Media Flex: How To Build A Better Strategy For Your Gym
Social media can be a powerful marketing tool. Here are some tips to create a strong strategy, develop a loyal following and post relevant content.

Four Ways PushPress Helps Improve Member Retention
Member retention is just as important as member acquisition. PushPress offers four unique solutions to help: Core, Train, Grow and Pressly™.

Gym Owner + PushPress Employee is the Perfect Balance for Cal Bauer
PushPress has helped Cal Bauer in mulitple ways, both inside and outside his gym. Here, he explains the four key ways it's helping him make a difference.

The Mod Squad: Scaling Workouts To Benefit Your Members
Lead by example to create a culture where scaling is suggested and acceptable. Your members will progress faster, gain confidence and have fun.

Breast Cancer Recovery - Shelly Head’s Story (Part 2)
Check out Part 2 of this PushPress Client Spotlight! Shelly Head talks about recovery after her breast cancer diagnosis with Barbells for Boobs RAD program.

Six Issues in Gym Ownership & How to Yeet Them
Issues will inevitably arise in gym ownership. Here are six common areas and how to take a proactive approach to solve them.

Three Features That Set PushPress Apart From Other Software
PushPress aims to create an impactful experience for gym members while saving time for gym owners. Check out these three features making it possible!

Improving Member Experience with PushPress Employee & Gym Owner Kurt Miller
PushPress employee and gym owner Kurt Miller is creating an incredible experience for his members and helping other gym owners reach their goals.

FWIW, Your Gym Needs Text Marketing RN
Text marketing is an incredibly powerful option for your gym. Here are some tips to create messaging that's personalized and relevant.

“You Have Breast Cancer” - Shelly Head’s Story (Part I)
In this PushPress Client Spotlight, meet Shelly Head, owner of Grapevine CrossFit. After a 2021 breast cancer diagnosis, her CrossFit community stepped up to help.

Chris McConachie Reflects on Nine-Year Journey as a PushPress Founder
Listen to customers. Give them the right software. Help them grow. Chris McConachie discusses evolution of PushPress since 2013!

Keep ‘Em Coming: 3 Ways to Increase Gym Member Retention
Member retention is a key part of your gym's growth. Here are three ways to build an incredible, and long-term, member experience.

Do It For The Gram: Use Instagram Effectively For Your Gym
Use Instagram effectively as a powerful tool for your gym’s marketing strategy. Here are some tips to get creative and grow your audience!

PushPress Gym Jobs: Helping Fitness Professionals Find Careers
Gym Jobs by PushPress was released in April and is a free, niche job board for all fitness professionals looking to hire.

Ian Hutchinson’s Success Soars With PushPress x LASSO MRR Challenge
Australian gym owner Ian Hutchinson shares how he is achieving success after participating in the PushPress x LASSO MRR Challenge.

Squad Goals: Build a Stronger Gym Community
A strong community is the foundation of a successful fitness business. Here are five creative ways to build a welcoming, loyal gym community.

Using Color To Boss Up Your Gym Brand
Help people identify your gym brand with a certain emotion. Choose colors that align with your mission and vision to build brandy loyalty!

Award Winner Carl Neidholdt Talks Business Success With PushPress
PushPress was a game-changer for Two-Brain Business award winner Carl Neidholdt. Here's his story and how he's changing member lives daily!
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