FITNESS INDUSTRY BLOG
FITNESS INDUSTRY BLOG
Thinking of Changing Box Management Software?
If you’re not happy with your current provider, none of these concerns should prevent you from switching to a new solution that offers what your box really needs. If you’re wondering whether you should make the move to a new solution, be sure to ask these four questions first.
How to Maintain Visibility on Instagram and Twitter
Instagram and Twitter recently announced they are starting to use algorithms to determine the post order in news feeds. That means posts will no longer appear chronologically, and brands and pages will have decreasing post visibility.
Workflow Videos to Train Your Staff
Need a refresher on how to use a specific feature within Zen Planner? Or do you need to train a new hire how to use the solution? No problem, we’re here to help!
5 Steps to Create an Exceptional First Impression on Your Prospective Members
How you treat a prospective member when they walk in the door is incredibly important and sticks with them. Follow these 5 steps to make sure you make an excellent impression with your prospects every time.
5 Tips to Optimize Workout Tracking
Are you looking for ways to better use the solution and streamline your process of building and managing workouts? Here are five insider great tips to help you tidy up your data, spend less time behind the desk and more time on the floor.
7 Tips for Successful Student Recruitment at Events
An excellent way to get new school-aged students to check out your school is by having a presence at events within your community. With warm weather right around the corner, the outdoor event season is about to kick off.
How Functional Fitness Classes Can Benefit Your Martial Arts School
For the traditional and mixed martial artist, the primary focus is and always should be on the technique. However, there is huge value in adding a strength and conditioning program to your school because it will make your students better practitioners and can grow your business.
The Dogs of Zen Planner
Our team bleeds passion for activities from all different disciplines and backgrounds. Just as varied are our furry friends! Our dogs are truly our best friends, so much so that they make a daily appearance in the Zen Planner office.
Back to Basics – Why we Love CrossFit®
Every so often something comes along that breaks down barriers and connects the world in a common interest. Something that binds people together no matter what their gender, race, age or any other differentiating factor. In today’s world, that something is CrossFit®.
Yoga Studio Owners: Are You Ready For New Government Regulations?
No matter what side of the debate you stand on, there is a real chance your state may end up with authority over the practice of yoga in your studio.
12 Questions to Ask Before Setting Sales Goals for Your Business
Setting goals for your business is incredibly important. Just like in your training, having a direction, a North Star, a benchmark by which you’ll measure your performance and success is key to improving. Looking at your business, there are so many areas where you could set goals.
Mobile Workout Tracking is Here in Time for the CrossFit® Open
As a box owner, we understand that this is an exciting time of year for you and your community with the 2016 CrossFit® Open right around the corner. With the release of Workout Tracking in the App, we want to help build some additional excitement by creating Open WODs for you each Thursday!
OHANA: Making the Difference through Strong Values
OHANA. This is not just another catchy acronym, rather it represents the strong values each member of our team operates on. These values are embodied throughout our entire organization and are what set Zen Planner far apart from our competition.
Lots of Love for Zen Planner’s New App
Now that the app is available for download, feedback from gym members and business owners is pouring in!
How to Host a Spring Break Camp
One of the best ways to get kids into your martial arts school is with a camp. Camps give kids the opportunity to have fun and see what martial arts is all about. With spring break right around the corner, it’s a great time to hold a camp for kids in your area. It’s not hard to do, and if you start the planning process now, you’ll be ready for the group of students you’re sure to enroll.
Get Ready for Workout Tracking in the Member App
Our next update will introduce Workout Tracking to the Member App! Discover how to get ready for this exciting new feature!
5 Reasons Why Goal Setting Works
The New Year is already in full swing. Are you currently living out your resolutions? Or are you still trying to figure out what you should focus on achieving both in your personal life and for your business this year?
Why Attracting Vacationers is a Strong Move for Your Box
Vacationers and travelers will never be the heart of your affiliate gym, but you never know the connections and friends that could be made from a short term visitor.
Why All of Your Athletes Should Participate in the CrossFit® Open
The 2016 CrossFit® Games Open is quickly approaching, and box members around the world are faced with the yearly question, “Should I sign up?” While the answer and reasons will vary from person to person, here are some key things you should remind your athletes this year to help them make their final decision.
Is Your Box Ready for Member Management Software?
Spending far too much time on billing, attendance tracking and member communications each month? Here's how to determine if your box is ready for software.
Powerful Ways to Recruit More Martial Arts Students
Motiving your team to recruit new students helps you get more benefit out of all the ideas we’ve given you so far. Motivated team members serve as your eyes and ears, looking out for interested prospects and then getting them in the door.
Wodapalooza: 5 Things to Know Before You Go
It’s easy to assume that Wodapalooza is the little sister to the CrossFit® Games, but that’s not the case at all. Wodapalooza is a functional fitness competition, but it’s so much more. It’s a weekend long festival celebrating fitness, community, and life.
How You Can Prepare for the Release of Our Member Mobile App
We’re getting close! We’re in final development on our Member App, and a few brave (and understanding!) customers are actively beta testing the app while we work through the last bits of development, testing and reviews before our app goes live. We know you can’t wait, either! Here are a few things you can do now so you’re ready to go as soon as the app hits the Android and Apple stores.
How to Deal with Rejection from Prospective Members
How do you deal with rejection as a business owner? Sure we’ve all dealt with rejection in life: relationships and job applications to name a few – but this is your business, something you have built from the ground up, your passion, your ideas… why are members turning down opportunities to be a part of your fitness world?
Advanced Workout Tracking Just Got Better
We are excited to announce that we’ve made some improvements and innovations to Advanced Workout Tracking based on feedback from our valued customers. Learn more about what's new!
