Gym Management

Krav maga can add great value to your gym, especially if you want to add martial arts to your repertoire. Here are some krav maga techniques for your students.

Adding martial arts programs at your gym can be challenging, and you might not know where to start. Read on to learn how to start courses for your members.

Behind the Numbers: Impact of the Pandemic and the Cost of Membership Holds. Learn about Membership Holds, and maintain a formal business relationship with your clients, but not charge them for services in the meantime.

Making better financial decisions that lead to good business decisions or just better decisions.

There has never been a better time to start a Mixed Martial Arts gym. Learn how and why you should invest now.

‍Wodify is a leading all-in-one fitness management software, trusted by 5,000 of the world’s top businesses. With one of the largest & most accurate datasets in the industry, we decided to create this blog series in order to share specific metrics that are proven to drive results, insights from the most successful gyms, and how Wodify customers can track their progress. 

A decorated team of athletes, trainers, and gym owners programming YOUR gym’s workouts. What else could you need?

Check out the free technology tools you should be taking advantage of to help your fitness business run more efficiently!

What are 4 metrics that you need to be measuring for your gym’s success? Check them out here!

Here are 5 ways to get new members inside your doors and ready to commit!

Get out of the office and back into your gym with these five easy steps.

Inciteful is a way to assess and set goals for your clients - whether you serve them remotely, in-person, or both. Wodify can help book these meetings and carry-out their mantra of: “Assess. Sell. Repeat.”

Michele Letendre not only knows what it takes to train CrossFit Games Athletes, but she also knows all about training the next generation ready to take the stage - kids & teens!

There’s nothing that means more to Test Your Metal Fitness & Performance than community and fitness. Check out what they have to say about their last 10 years in business and their hope for the future.

Wodify has compiled the top 5 tips on how to run classes safely indoors from the community around us.

Wodify is spilling the top 10 tips for making your outdoor fitness classes run smooth as butter.

Wodify’s guide for gym owners to manage their business during the Coronavirus pandemic, without losing members.

If your gym has moved online, these tips will help you market your new virtual fitness programs to acquire new members.

The Platform provides fun programs that are sustainable over the long-term, accessible to all ability levels, and designed around evidence based training principles.

Learn about the key differences between the Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Paycheck Protection Program, and how each can benefit gym owners.

Wodify Blueprint is a set of courses that allows gym owners take full advantage of their investment in Wodify by familiarizing them with its features, benefits, and terminology.

Gyms everywhere are shifting to online fitness models, including their CrossFit Kids classes. Here are 10 kid’s workouts designed to be completed at home, with limited equipment.

This is a step-by-step guide on how to set up your online coaching business using Wodify features & functionality.

To grow in 2020, fitness businesses need to add video to their marketing strategy. Uscreen president PJ Taei shares his Top Ten video marketing tips that gym owners can use to elevate their brand and earn more revenue.

Learn helpful tips that will bring your gym’s website to the top of search engine results and drive more leads to your door.

CrossFit box owners who are considering 24-hour access, there are a few compelling reasons why it can be a smart financial decision.

Culture is a vital part of any fitness business, but what happens if it starts to go downhill? Our blog covers how gym owners can improve the culture at their gym before it’s too late.

Wodify has all the products you need to bring in new members, add more revenue, and build your community. Make 2020 the best year yet for your gym!

Wodify asked a number of successful CrossFit gym owners to name the best investment they’ve made in their gym, and they had plenty to say.

Members of Wodify’s community of gym owners share the best business advice they ever received before opening their doors.

Wodify supports gym owners all over the world who are working tirelessly to make sure their members spend the best hour of their day inside their gyms.

The WOD Marketplace is a one-stop shop for Wodify gym owners to find the perfect programming solution for their business.

The integration between Wodify and QuickBooks Online allows gym owners to quickly and easily manage their financial accounts in order to make smarter business decisions.

Grow your online workout programming business with a few key steps, including getting started with Wodify Core fitness management software to help things run smoothly.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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’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’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!