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What Is Small Group Personal Training? A Guide for Gym Owners Considering the Model
Coaching & Programming

What Is Small Group Personal Training? A Guide for Gym Owners Considering the Model

Small group personal training puts 2–8 clients with one coach. Learn how SGPT works, what it costs, and whether the model fits your gym.

March 11, 2026
6
 min
Gym Onboarding Series, Part 2: Why Onboard with PT-First
Member Experience & Retention

Gym Onboarding Series, Part 2: Why Onboard with PT-First

Taking a PT-first approach to onboarding new members at your gym can be a game changer! Here are a few things to consider before getting started.

November 14, 2024
4
 min
Why You Should Consider Offering Hybrid Gym Memberships this Fall
Revenue, Sales & Pricing

Why You Should Consider Offering Hybrid Gym Memberships this Fall

Fall is the perfect time to analyze and update various areas of your business. And hybrid gym memberships should be on your list! Here's how to get started.

August 14, 2024
4
 min
Creating Intrapreneurs: How to Drive Personal Training Revenue
Coaching & Programming

Creating Intrapreneurs: How to Drive Personal Training Revenue

Personal training can be a hidden revenue gem for your gym. Here's why you should consider creating intrapreneur opportunities for your team of coaches!

September 14, 2023
5
 min
How to Maximize Gym Member Check-Ins This Fall (and Keep Them Through December)
Member Experience & Retention

How to Maximize Gym Member Check-Ins This Fall (and Keep Them Through December)

Most gyms plan for the September surge and not the Halloween slide. Here is how to hold check-ins through both halves of the season.

August 29, 2023
8 min read
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Five Tips to Maximize Your Gym Marketing Strategy this Fall Season
Marketing & Lead Gen

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.

August 9, 2023
5
 min
Gym Owner Debate: Start With Personal Training Or Direct-To-Class?
Gym Operations & Leadership

Gym Owner Debate: Start With Personal Training Or Direct-To-Class?

As a gym owner, where do you stand on onboarding members with personal training versus direct-to-class? Today, we're looking at pros and cons on both sides!

May 2, 2023
5
 min
Increase Gym Revenue: The Art Of Selling Nutrition & Personal Training
Revenue, Sales & Pricing

Increase Gym Revenue: The Art Of Selling Nutrition & Personal Training

Selling appointments-based services can help your members and your bottom line. Here are five tips from gym owner Rudy Trevino to increase gym revenue!

April 25, 2023
6
 min
WTF Is Upselling: Stuart Brauer Shares Three High-Ticket Gym Services
Revenue, Sales & Pricing

WTF Is Upselling: Stuart Brauer Shares Three High-Ticket Gym Services

Looking to increase revenue and add value to your clients' memberships? Check out these three high-ticket gym services to roll out at your gym!

January 18, 2023
4
 min
MMA School and Fitness Gym: Can You Run Both at the Same Time?
Coaching & Programming

MMA School and Fitness Gym: Can You Run Both at the Same Time?

MMA is a dedicated sport, so can it truly share the same space as a fitness gym, or even benefit from it? Let’s find out together.

July 31, 2022
7 min
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Opening a CrossFit Gym: Cost Breakdown
Coaching & Programming

Opening a CrossFit Gym: Cost Breakdown

CrossFit is a brand, not just an exercise style, and the costs are completely different from what you think - this is what you need to know.

July 23, 2022
12 min
 min
How to Define Your Mission Statement for Your CrossFit Affiliate Gym
Coaching & Programming

How to Define Your Mission Statement for Your CrossFit Affiliate Gym

Your mission statement is your compass, and defines you as a CrossFit gym owner - this is what you need to know about it, and how you can turn this into your business model.

July 22, 2022
9 min
 min
Staff Development Tips: Create the Best CrossFit Gym Staff
Coaching & Programming

Staff Development Tips: Create the Best CrossFit Gym Staff

Hiring is one thing, but developing your staff into an amazing crew is another - this is what you need to know.

June 27, 2022
 min
Building Your Class Schedule and How it Affects CrossFit Revenue
Coaching & Programming

Building Your Class Schedule and How it Affects CrossFit Revenue

Creating a well-structured class schedule helps your CrossFit gym revenue spike; this is how impactful it is.

June 17, 2022
9 min
 min
Ultimate Guide to Coaching and Leadership in Your CrossFit Gym
Coaching & Programming

Ultimate Guide to Coaching and Leadership in Your CrossFit Gym

Leadership is more than just being an owner or manager: it’s what separate the mediocre from the excellent, and this is how you lead like a winner.

June 14, 2022
 min
What Makes PushPress’ Train a Leader in the Workout Tracking App Market
Coaching & Programming

What Makes PushPress’ Train a Leader in the Workout Tracking App Market

Whether you’re a personal trainer, group class coach, an online programmer or all of the above - Train by PushPress allows you to do it all in one place on a constantly evoling platform with innovative solutions.

June 1, 2022
 min
How To Get Personal Training Clients
Coaching & Programming

How To Get Personal Training Clients

Learn the best ways to attract personal training clients and grow your business. From building a website and social media presence, to creating valuable content, we've got you covered.

May 9, 2022
4
 min
5 Personal Training Tips Every Personal Trainer Should Know
Coaching & Programming

5 Personal Training Tips Every Personal Trainer Should Know

Learn the most effective tips on building a successful personal training business. These are the top five things you absolutely must know to become an awesome trainer.

May 9, 2022
5
 min
Fitness Challenge Ideas for Your Gym
Coaching & Programming

Fitness Challenge Ideas for Your Gym

A fitness challenge will engage your gym members and increase retention. Here's a list of reasons to run a challenge and ideas for which ones to run!

May 4, 2022
11
 min
Increase Customer Retention in Your Fitness Business
Coaching & Programming

Increase Customer Retention in Your Fitness Business

Increasing Customer Retention in your fitness business can be made easier through proper communication channels

April 12, 2022
3
 min
Personal Training Marketing: 6 Tips For How To Promote Your Personal Training Services
Marketing & Lead Gen

Personal Training Marketing: 6 Tips For How To Promote Your Personal Training Services

Learn how to promote your personal training services from local gym owners who are successfully growing their business.

April 11, 2022
3
 min
Which Gym Business Model Is Best for Your Fitness Business?
Gym Operations & Leadership

Which Gym Business Model Is Best for Your Fitness Business?

Before you decide to start a gym business, it's important to first consider which type of gym business model will be right for your fitness goals and objectives.

April 6, 2022
6
 min
How To Become a Personal Trainer in 4 Easy Steps: Everything You Need To Know For How To Become a Successful Personal Trainer
Coaching & Programming

How To Become a Personal Trainer in 4 Easy Steps: Everything You Need To Know For How To Become a Successful Personal Trainer

Are you interested in becoming a personal trainer? This guide will take you through everything you need to know, from the basics of what personal training is to getting certified

March 8, 2022
5
 min
Five Gym Revenue Streams You Must Have
Revenue, Sales & Pricing

Five Gym Revenue Streams You Must Have

If you want to make money, you need to think about how you can add revenue streams for your gym business. Here are some ideas that will help.

January 12, 2022
6
 min

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