Gym Management

NCFIT founder Jason Khalipa and Wodify visited Uncharted CrossFit in St. Charles, MO to provide the gym with some inspiration to their owners, coaches, and community.

Clay Weldon, owner of fitness software company 321GoProject, adds his expertise to Wodify’s guest blog series with 5 important tips for gym owners to follow when considering a rebrand of their business.

Two Brain Business founder Chris Cooper uses his own experience as a gym owner to illustrate why having a mentor is a critical step towards keeping a gym on track and profitable.

Chris Cooper discusses the lessons that led him to write the book, “Help First”, and improve gym owners’ confidence and sales skills when selling memberships.

Chris Cooper talks about the importance of member retention in Part 4 of Wodify and Two Brain Business’ video course for gym owners.

Two Brain Business founder Chris Cooper discusses the right metrics that gym owners need to pay attention to in order to stay profitable in Part 3 of the Wodify and Two Brain Business video series.

Two Brain Business founder Chris Cooper outlines a plan for how gym owners can spend their time more efficiently, by concentrating their efforts on higher value jobs that grow their gym.

Dive into Wodify’s FREE 6-part video course developed by author and founder of Two Brain Business, Chris Cooper. Designed for gym owners, these insightful videos are full of actionable advice on how to run a profitable gym.

Wodify Pulse heart rate training is an in-gym system that provides members with immediate workout data and proof of their effort. By delivering real-time results, Wodify Pulse helps improve retention, referrals, and revenue for the gym.

Wodify Sites, powered by 321Go, are high performance, lead-generating websites designed for gyms and fully integrated with Wodify’s complete suite of products.

Jason Khalipa explains how to attract more gym members with NCFIT programming and provides his Top 5 Tips for CrossFit gym owners in Part 4 of the #BUILDBETTER series from NCFIT and Wodify.

NCFIT owner and operator, and CrossFit Games champion, Jason Khalipa discusses how feedback is an essential part of managing a gym in Part 3 of the #BUILDBETTER series from NCFIT and Wodify.

In Part 2 of the #BUILDBETTER series from NCFIT and Wodify, CrossFit Games champion and fitness entrepreneur Jason Khalipa explains how he hires and retains quality coaches for his gyms.

The 4-part #BUILDBETTER series kicks off with CrossFit Games champion and NCFIT owner Jason Khalipa discussing how to develop your coaches and keep members excited about working out at your gym.

Wodify Pulse is the in-gym heart rate tracking system that coaches can use to help their athletes monitor their effort to get better results every time they work out.

The new partnership between Wodify and The NCFIT Collective redefines the effectiveness and ease with which fitness programming is delivered and utilized by gym owners, their coaches, and their athletes.

Wodify’s exposure to so many affiliate owners around the world has given us insight on steps that others can take to make more money and grow their gym.

Myzone Master Trainer Emily Sopo talks about how CrossFit athletes can use Wodify Pulse real-time heart rate training to get the most out of every workout.

This collection of CrossFit workouts was designed to be challenging for everyone, but also works as a great foundation for CrossFit beginners who may not have a lot of experience.

Small business owner and CrossFit enthusiast Patrick Fuller writes about the importance of affiliates producing and sharing motivational videos of their members in order to drive growth.

Our guest blog by Emily Rittenhouse, Senior Wellness Partnerships Manager at Peerfit, outlines how gyms can advantage of employers’ corporate wellness programs to grow their membership.

Wodify’s new features create a gender-free athlete experience. We hope this helps transgender and gender non-conforming athletes in CrossFit gyms around the world.

Don’t let your CrossFit box fall victim to con artists. Learn about how to protect yourself from being scammed and losing money.

Wodify spoke with experienced fitness professionals to get their advice on how to acquire and retain their members. Learn their #1 tips on how they build their business.

Gyms around the world switch to Wodify Core everyday because they understand our management software was designed specifically to match the needs of their business. If you’re worried about the process, find out how Wodify makes it simple and worthwhile. You’ll be happy you switched!

Gym owners looking to improve themselves as entrepreneurs might consider listening to the following informative podcasts.

A blog is a great way to work with Wodify Core to boost your business. These blog post ideas can help you engage current clients and attract new ones while keep you from getting writer’s block.

Coach Stephanie Vetro has led a thriving (and profitable) CrossFit Kids program at her affiliate for over 5 years. Check out our blog to find out how to do the same.

The Wodify Business Health Dashboard gives you instant access to the most important metrics to your business.

Retail items, especially when monitored using Wodify Core software, can really boost your profits each month. See the reasons you should consider selling fitness products at your gym.

CrossFit NZ owner Darren Ellis discusses the pitfalls of using steep discounts as a strategy to get new members in your door, noting that those offers often do more harm than good.

As part of the Wodify Guest Blog Series, coach and three-time weightlifting champion Aaron Adams shares his advice on how to keep your coaching staff happy, engaged, and excited about coming to work everyday.

Wodify Core gym management software seamlessly integrates with other financial software systems, making running a gym easier than ever. Use it with QuickBooks and Wodify Payments to take the stress out of financial reporting.

CrossFit NZ owner Darren Ellis lays out the reasons why you should probably be charging more for your memberships and has an easy-to-follow plan for how to do so.

As tax season approaches, gym owners should consider these tax-saving tips, which can be easily implemented using Wodify Core gym management software. Save time by streamlining your tax filing process with Wodify.

For CrossFit coach and personal trainer Cassio Oliveira, international coaching experience has has given him tremendous advantages. He has been able to take his acquired knowledge and unique perspectives and pass them along to athletes around the world.

Wodify Pulse heart rate training software, powered by Myzone, is more valuable than many CrossFit athletes realize. Give your members access to accurate workout data in real time so they’ll see proof of their effort.

If you’re looking to get the word out about your gym, consider using Wodify Core’s marketing resources to give yourself some new ideas. See how best to use it to locally promote your CrossFit business.

If your gym is making the switch to Wodify gym management software, consider these simple tips to make the transition as smooth as possible. Get a feel for how our offerings will benefit your gym and your members.

Gym owners should revisit their business plan annually, and these Wodify reports can help with that.

A strong marketing strategy is key for any gym, and Wodify software can help bring that marketing strategy to life.

Using Wodify Pulse software and the MYZONE heart rate trackers, gyms can make the most of their group workouts.

Wodify can integrate with a number of handy business software options, like QuickBooks, Shopify, and others.

Those wondering how to open their own gym should consider purchasing this essential equipment for their CrossFit box.

Video marketing can help a small business like a gym immensely, and Wodify can help with that. Find out more about how video can have an impact on your gym’s outreach efforts.

The attendance reports generated by Wodify Core gym management software can reveal trends that can help a gym be successful. See how to best use these reports for your gym.

Wodify gym management software can help optimize your class scheduling by helping you become more efficient and reducing paperwork.

Every gym deals with a quiet season, but Wodify Core software can help you maximize your business, even when gym check-ins feel low. Follow these tips to attract more members to your gym during the off-season.

Bill Vawter, Co-Founder of CrossFit Viento, was tired of spending his time on administrative tasks and accounting paperwork. He needed a way to simplify his billing and payments to make his life (and his accountant’s life) easier.

Getting started with Wodify Core’s gym management software is a breeze. To get you excited about the transition, here are four steps to expect when switching to our gym software.

How do you know when it’s time to begin hiring staff for your gym? Wodify offers a few telltale signs for gym owners. Learn more!

Wodify core is excellent gym management software, but linking it up with QuickBooks Desktop only makes it more beneficial. Find out how to use the two of them together to maximum results.

Wodify offers these tips for keeping new customers in the gym even after those New Year’s Resolutions have worn off.

Wodify Payments is a merchant processing solution that seamlessly integrates with Quickbooks Desktop accounting software! Start using Quickbooks with Wodify gym management software to find out how easy managing finances can be.

The tax season can be stressful for business owners. But Wodify gym management software can help make that process easier than ever.

There are plenty of exciting trends in gym management software in 2018, and Wodify hopes to be a part of the revolution. See what we predict will be hot next year.

Carrying out your gym’s rules is never fun — especially when it means turning someone away because they didn’t sign a waiver or buy the right membership.

What are some of the strategies boxes can implement to retain their new clients? Find out clever ways to keep your CrossFit clients engaged.

It’s vital for the success of your box that you make your work processes more efficient to help boost your ROI. Here are some business strategies you can implement for success.

If you own a CrossFit gym, growing your business is a must in this competitive environment. These five strategies can help you push your gym to the next level.

For our latest edition of Box of the Month, Wodify went down under to chat with Ashley Jones — owner of CrossFit Charge. Keep reading to learn what makes his box special!

It’s likely that the hour your members spend training in your gym is the only time they aren’t glued to their smartphones (when they’re not asleep, of course.)

While personal fitness and performance draw most people to CrossFit, the sport’s social aspect of the sport is appealing as well. CrossFit classes allow for engagement in a group dynamic for inspiration, motivation and socialization.

Technology and innovation are changing at a breakneck pace, and this is true in the gym management software space as well. From fitness centers to traditional gyms to CrossFit boxes, workout facilities require more from their gym management software.

There are those who love CrossFit – and then there are those true devotees who want to start their own boxes. If the latter describes you, you’ll need to arm yourself with key information for building a successful CrossFit box.

Every gym needs a website, however not all websites are created equally. In fact, a gym website is only as good as its ability to help you reach new customers, connect with your existing members, and improve your gym management efforts. Achieving these goals can be made easier with these important gym website features.

Does your gym have amazing trainers? Do you have an amazing community of fitness enthusiasts? No matter what your box or gym has to offer, you need to do more than simply hope that people will discover your amazing business.

At Wodify, we concentrate on performance, but at heart, we’re also nerds. So let's quickly geek out on why our customers have the highest performing gym software on the market.

CrossFit has been called many things. Critics accuse the movement of being a “cult” and dangerous in terms of the potential for injury. From a more positive perspective, CrossFit workouts are said to embody some of what elite Navy SEALs must endure in their training.

Keeping tabs on your gym’s finances is simple with Wodify’s dashboards and reports. For our latest product release, we’re unveiling new tools to enhance their functionality — revenue by location and a new profit margin tracker.

If you’re like most gyms, you’ve got several promotional strategies in the works. And while modern tactics such as SMS updates, blog posts and social media management are all excellent additions to your marketing suite, the one you truly cannot afford to do without is a tried-and-true golden oldie: referrals.

Effective gym management is crucial to success in the industry and it takes a talented team of people to help you. Learn how to find and attract quality talent.

Whether you currently own a gym or are considering opening one, choosing the right gym management software is key. The solution should be user-friendly and streamlined to facilitate smoother business functioning and better results for your members.

Wondering how to get the word out about your fitness establishment? Well, never fear; even though gym marketing might seem like a tall order, you can actually achieve wider recognition and reach more potential clients with relatively little work.

Credit card merchant processors are a critical component to any business. But with so many merchant processors to choose from, deciding which one is best for your gym can be tough. That’s why our team at Wodify created a list of nine questions you should ask the merchant processor you’re considering for your business.

Greg Glassman, Founder of CrossFit infamously said that, “Typically the world's best athletes are minimalists when it comes to their training. They work hard and fast with few exercises. They master the fundamentals and work with them for years.” Whether you are a CrossFit enthusiast or a lifelong athlete, opening a Box can be a lucrative business adventure with the right approach.

Selling personal training sessions, like Crossfit Fundamentals is a great way to add additional revenue streams to your business and increase revenue outside of group classes, supplements, and apparel. In addition to bringing in new income for your gym, personal training can also stabilize your gym when memberships are flat-lining, or, worse, dropping.

Owning a gym or coaching at a gym with limited space and/or resources can be a stressful undertaking. Fortunately, with creativity and flexibility those limited resources won’t be so limiting on your community’s training and progress. Listed below are just a handful of strategies to hurdle the obstacles associated with having limited resources or space.

Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out - Each of your athletes’ have their own fitness journeys and are in the gym daily working on getting one day closer to building a better version of themselves.

The countdown to midnight is over and resolutionists all over the world are taking steps to get healthy and fit in 2017. If your eyes are not lighting up yet, they should be! The new year brings with it an opportunity to capitalize on these bright-eyed resolutionists, grow your membership, and MAKE MORE MONEY! Here are a few tips for starting the year off right.

‘Tis the season where some of your athletes’ healthy eating habits and workouts start to slip away. Slacking off during the holidays can undo all the hard work that you and your athletes put in at the gym. As a coach, it’s important to have a “no excuses” policy with your athletes this time of year.

The Holiday season is upon us. Let the celebrations begin! December fills members’ already busy schedules with shopping for gifts, ugly Christmas sweater parties, cookie swaps, dinner parties, and somehow they have to fit a workout in too. Here are a couple of tips to keep your athletes’ momentum going throughout the season to help them finish out the year strong.

We’ve found that almost every athlete is pushing for their next PR. A better time on Fran, a heavier clean and jerk, the list goes on. But eventually, every athlete will hit a training plateau. In fact, breaking through a plateau is usually part of the addiction to CrossFit! So how do you overcome these obstacles and move on to your next personal record?

We’re continuing our “Inside the Box” mini-series with Tommy Alfinito, owner and head trainer at CrossFit Mount Laurel. Tommy has grown his box to over 300 members in under 4 years and we think he has great tips that all box owners can benefit from. He also started CFMTL Blueprint to offer programming, tips, and other advice to box owners and athletes. Be sure to check it out!

We have an exciting mini-series coming up on “Inside the Box.” For the month of November we’re working with Tommy Alfinito, owner and head trainer atCrossFit Mount Laurel. Tommy has grown his box to over 300 members in under 4 years and we think he has great tips that all box owners can benefit from. He also started CFMTL Blueprint to offer programming, tips, and other advice to box owners and athletes. Be sure to check it out!

You might be asking: What are SOPs? SOPs stands for Standard Operating Procedures and they are paramount to keeping our gym running smoothly.

We’re finishing up our “Inside the Box” mini-series with Tommy Alfinito, owner and head trainer at CrossFit Mount Laurel. Tommy has grown his box to over 300 members in under 4 years and we think he has great tips that all box owners can benefit from. He also started CFMTL Blueprint to offer programming, tips, and other advice to box owners and athletes. Be sure to check it out!

“Zach Even-Esh was put on this earth to make people strong” — That’s a quote by Zach Even-Esh’s friend and colleague, and it couldn’t be more true.

We’re continuing our “Inside the Box” mini-series with Tommy Alfinito, owner and head trainer at CrossFit Mount Laurel. Tommy has grown his box to over 300 members in under 4 years and we think he has great tips that all box owners can benefit from. He also started CFMTL Blueprint to offer programming, tips, and other advice to box owners and athletes. Be sure to check it out!