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Reclaiming Routine: How to Make the Most of Parents Returning to the Gym

Back-to-school season often brings a sense of routine for parents after the nonstop pace of summer. For gym owners, it brings an opportunity to get a significant segment of clients back through your doors.

What Gym Owners Should Post When They're Too Busy to Post

If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I don’t have time to post on social media,” or “I don’t know what to post!”, this one’s for you. Here are 5 easy, repeatable content ideas that’ll keep your feed active and your community engaged with minimal effort.

Is Your Email Game Weak? Fix These 5 Mistakes Gym Owners Make

If you're like most gym owners, email marketing isn’t at the top of your priority list. But done right, it can boost retention, drive revenue, and automate the hustle.

How to Optimize Your Google Business Profile (And Actually Get Leads From It)

Halfway Through 2025: Not Growing Like You Thought You Would? You're Not Alone.

Feeling behind halfway through 2025? You’re not alone. Here are 3 simple steps gym owners can take to reset, refocus, and finish the year strong — with clarity, confidence, and support.

The Foolproof Guide to Launching a Summer Check-In Challenge

Learn how to plan, promote, and run a Summer Check-In Challenge that boosts retention, builds community, and keeps your gym thriving all season long.

Turn Leads Into Loyal Members With Less Effort

Click to Cancel: What U.S. Gym Owners Need To Know

How to Launch Outdoor Classes That Attract 50+ Leads a Week

Discover how to launch an outdoor fitness class series that attracts 50+ new leads a week. This step-by-step guide includes strategy, templates, and tools to help your gym grow—all summer long.

Why Acting Fast on Leads Matters.

Essential Reading for Owners and Managers of Run CrossFit and Jiu-Jitsu Gyms.

Three Reasons Why You Should Update Your Gym’s Legal Documents Now

When's the last time you looked at your legal documents for your gym? Protect your gym and maintain compliance as laws change and your business grows with these expert tips.

The Season’s Changing: Don’t Let Your Clients “Fall” Out of Their Fitness Routine

Discover how Wodify can help your gym keep members engaged and motivated as the seasons change. Learn about seasonal challenges, tailored programming, and community building with Wodify.

4 Ways to Market Your Gym’s Virtual Services

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

Take Control of Your Business with Wodify Blueprint

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.

How to Offer Online Programming with Wodify

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

Top 10 Video Marketing Tips for Fitness Businesses in 2020

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.

Should you offer 24/7 access to your gym?

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

How to Make 2020 the Best Year Yet for Your Gym

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!

How to Improve Culture at your Gym

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.

The Best Financial Investment 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.

Introducing: The Workout Marketplace

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

Gym Accounting Made Easy with Wodify & QuickBooks Online

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.

How to Grow Your Online Fitness Programming Business

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.

5 Tips for a Successful Gym Rebrand

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.

Making Your Gym Profitable (Part 6)

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.

Making Your Gym Profitable (Part 5)

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.

Making Your Gym Profitable (Part 4)

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

Making Your Gym Profitable (Part 3)

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.

Making Your Gym Profitable (Part 2)

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.

Making Your Gym Profitable (Part 1)

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.

#BUILDBETTER with Wodify x NCFIT (Part 4)

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.

#BUILDBETTER with Wodify x NCFIT (Part 3)

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.

#BUILDBETTER with Wodify x NCFIT (Part 2)

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.

#BUILDBETTER with Wodify x NCFIT (Part 1)

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: An effective coaching tool, for every WOD

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.

Wodify x NCFIT Collective: A New Era of Fitness Programming

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.

3 Tips for Running a Profitable Gym

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.

The 15 Best CrossFit WODs for Beginners (Part 2)

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.

How to Run the 2019 Open at Your Box

The annual five-week competition known as the CrossFit Open is back in 2019. Learn how to run this event smoothly at your box with tips from the experts.

Inclusive Design: Introducing the Gender-Free Athlete Experience in Wodify

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.

3 ways to prevent your CrossFit box from being scammed

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

Top 5 Podcasts for Entrepreneurs in Fitness

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

Applying to Wodify? Here’s why your video application is so important

All Wodify job applicants are asked to submit a video in the beginning stages of the recruitment process. Find out why this helps both the applicant and our company.

20 CrossFit Blog Post Ideas for Your Box

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.

Starting a CrossFit Kids Program?

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 Business Health Dashboard

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

How to Host a Multi-Gym CrossFit Competition

Wodify Arena makes it easy to host any type of CrossFit competition, whether it’s a multi-gym competition or at a single location. Learn more about the logistics involved and how our software can help streamline your operations.

20 Lifestyle Challenge Ideas for the New Year

Inspire new and current members to transform their lives by organizing a lifestyle challenge at your gym. This collection of fun, creative challenge ideas can get you started.

Keeping your coaches happy

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.

5 Easy Tax-Saving Tips for Gym Owners Before Year-End

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.

Manage your next event with CrossFit Competition Software

There are many benefits for using the Wodify Arena software and app for your CrossFit competitions. See how to best use this technology to streamline the setup and running of your gym’s events.

How to Use Social Media to Drive Gym Attendance & Awareness

Using Wodify Core to drive social media use can be a tremendous way to build gym attendance and awareness. Read more about the benefits and how to apply them to your business.

Six Local Marketing Tips to Promote Your Gym

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.

Five CrossFit Exercises That Improve Flexibility

To maximize your CrossFit performance, use the Wodify app to track flexibility exercises as a means of increasing your mobility. Learn more about the top CrossFit exercises that promote flexibility.

Switching to Wodify? Five Tips to Make the Switch Easier

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.

Hosting Your First CrossFit Competition? Here’s How to Get Started

If it’s your first time hosting a CrossFit competition, you’ll want to stay organized. See what steps you should take before, during, and after the competition and how competition software can help you along the way.

Five Wodify Reports That Help Gyms Revise Their Business Plan

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

Five Marketing Tips for Fitness Businesses

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

Slow This Summer? Try These Tips To Boost Your Gym’s Business

Use Wodify gym membership software this summer to help your CrossFit box navigate the slow season.

Opening a Box? Our Top Picks for CrossFit Equipment for Your New Gym

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

How to Incorporate Video into Your Gym’s Marketing Strategy

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.

A Beginner’s Guide to CrossFit

If you are a CrossFit beginner, fret not! The Wodify CrossFit app can help you get started with some of the sport’s basics.

Top CrossFit Gyms in Bridgeport CT

We searched for the top CrossFit Boxes in the Bridgeport area that are popular, reputable and do a great job promoting themselves online. Did your box make the cut?

Trends to Look for in Attendance Reports

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.

Tips for Keeping Your CrossFit Programming Interesting

Gyms looking for creative ways to keep their CrossFit programming interesting should consider these easy tips from Wodify.

How to Use Gym Management Software to Optimize Your Class Schedule

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

How to engage gym members with challenges this summer

Summer is a great time to host a fitness challenge at your gym, and Wodify Rise software can help you do that successfully. See how challenges can help attract members during the slow season.

Top workouts to get your heart rate in max heart rate zone

Using your Wodify app, you can participate in these WODs with an eye toward ideal heart rate zones. Check out our picks for the top workouts to get your heart rate in the max heart-rate zone.

7 CrossFit WODs to do outside

With the weather warming up, take your bodyweight CrossFit WODs outdoors and track your progress with the Wodify Core app. Take a look at our picks for the best CrossFit WODs to do outside.

Five Recipes to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Heart Rate Training Routine

The Wodify app can help you plan out your workout meal plan, and these heart-healthy recipes are a great place to start. See how the proper nutrition can keep you energized during a CrossFit workout.

When is it time to hire full-time staff at your gym?

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!

How gym management software helps with member retention

Wodify software can help your gym with stickiness — keeping your new customers in the CrossFit box they signed up for. Find out more about how to use gym membership software to increase retention.

Move over, Six-Week challenges

Instead of generic six-week fitness challenges that can leave people disappointed with their results, CrossFit owner and coach Brian Alexander designs more personalized fitness programs for his participants.

Best fitness podcasts for 2018 | Wodify

Looking for a fitness podcast to motivate you? Take a look at Wodify’s picks for the top health and fitness podcasts for 2018.

What is Wodify Pulse, and how can it help your gym?

Wodify Pulse heart tracking software builds community, increases competition for your members and boosts profits for you.

9 health challenges to host at your gym

Health challenges are a great way for attracting and retaining gym members. That’s why Wodify wanted to share 9 fitness challenges that drive engagement throughout the year.

How gym management software can improve accounting | Wodify

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.

Four mistakes to avoid when hosting your first gym competition

Hosting your first gym competition can be daunting, but Wodify can help you avoid these four common mistakes.

Tips for filing your gym’s tax return

Nobody likes doing their taxes, but Wodify Core gym management software is one way you can make your life easier this April. Find out some tips you should consider before filing.

CrossFit legend Dan Tyminski reveals his heart rate training routine

Check out CrossFit legend Dan Tyminski’ heart rate training routine! Follow these workout plans and leverage wearable fitness technology to reach your target heart rate zone.

3 reasons gym members leave & how to fix it | Wodify

People start their gym memberships with good intentions but often fall off the map. Here at Wodify, we explain the reasons gym members leave and offer solutions to combat the problem.

New Year’s Fitness Challenge Ideas for Your Gym

Many people’s New Year’s resolution is to lose weight and get healthy. Target new customers with these fitness challenge ideas from Wodify for your gym.

Trends in gym management: Our predictions for 2018

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.

Athlete nutrition: Favorite recipes for healthy holiday eating

Healthy holiday eating can be a real struggle for some CrossFit athletes, but these recipes and tips will help you stay fit during the festive season.

5 features your CrossFit competition software should have

Wodify offers excellent CrossFit competition planning and management software for gyms in need of a software with top-rate features.

Six great holiday gift ideas for CrossFit lovers

The holiday season is coming, so these CrossFit gift ideas from Wodify should help you find the perfect something for the fitness aficionado in your life.

How to leverage Wodify Core’s new Segment rules right now

Wodify Core’s gym management software launched nine new Segment rules to improve the effectiveness of your marketing and reporting. Learn more here!

Top ways to improve CrossFit client retention

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

A tale of two apps — Wodify Core + Zapier

Wodify Core’s gym management software is proud to announce its integration with Zapier — a web tool that lets you connect your favorite apps and build time-saving automations. Learn more here!

4 tips on marketing your CrossFit competition

The best ways to market your CrossFit competition include using social media, utilizing your website, and partnering with other CrossFit boxes. Learn more.

CrossFit Competitor Training: Key Strategies to Help you Prepare

Looking for simple tips to properly train your mind and body for a CrossFit competition? Here are some strategies to get you started.

4 smart gym management tips for owners with no time

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.

Top CrossFit gyms in Boulder, CO

We searched for the top Crossfit Boxes in the Boulder area that are popular, reputable and do a great job promoting themselves online. Did your box make the cut?

The secrets to hosting a successful CrossFit event

Hosting your first CrossFit event can help brand your box and raise the profile of your business. Here are some strategies to help you succeed.

Five reasons your members need a mobile app

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.)

10 Features to look for in competition management software

If you’re searching for a way to host competitions and athletic events in a simplified, professional and stress-free way, event management software is the answer. Never before has it been so easy to create and organize competitions from start to finish.

Why you should limit class sizes

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.

Top 5 tips to prevent CrossFit injuries

CrossFit isn’t just a way to stay fit. It’s endurance-testing training protocols that build muscle, burn fat and improve conditioning is a way of life.

10 Trends in the gym management software marketplace

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.

Six financial management tips for gyms

A gym needs more than great equipment, talented coaches and workout space to succeed — although those things are crucial. To build a business, you need to manage your gym’s finances. Keeping these accounting and finance best practices in mind can help you manage your gym effectively.