FITNESS INDUSTRY BLOG
FITNESS INDUSTRY BLOG
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!
Grow Your Business by Supercharging Your Dashboard
Zen Planner tracks tons of useful data about your business - including attendance, prospects, financials, memberships, communication and retention. One of the tools that makes this information so valuable is the dashboard, because it gathers many different types of information in one place.
Why Your Box Needs Automated Billing
Automating your billing is a strategic business practice that all affiliate gyms need to adopt. Discover why!
A First Look at Zen Planner’s Exciting New Member App
Our customers let us know – while Zen Planner is fantastic for running their business, there’s always been one piece missing; a member mobile app.
Zen Planner Q&A with Axistence Athletics
Zen Planner has changed the way we run our business in many ways. Without Zen Planner in place, we would be tracking people down every month trying to make sure that they've paid.
Our Favorite Zen Planner Hacks
Discover some of our favorite software Zen Planner “hacks” that have been gathered from our customer advocate team.
5 Coaching Tips for Training an MMA Fighter
In celebration of all the work that goes into preparing for the ring, we caught up with some of our friends who train pro fighters to learn what it takes to create a champion.
