FITNESS INDUSTRY BLOG
FITNESS INDUSTRY BLOG
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.
How Fitness Business Owners Can Start the New Year Fresh
While personal and family commitments tend to be at an all-time high in November and December, now is the time to get all of your ducks in a row at your fitness business so you can start the New Year fresh.
Making Your Workout Fun
What inspires you more, exercise or fun? If you’re like me, you’d much rather play than exercise. This is why I think it is necessary sometimes to mix up workouts, make them games and go beyond what could be considered a grind.
Thinking of Changing Fitness Software?
Many of the fitness business owners we talk to ask us at some point, “How do I know when it is the ‘right’ time to move over to Zen Planner?” Since we hear this question a lot, we put together a list of questions that you should answer prior to making the move.
How to Utilize Automation in Your Member Acquisition Strategy
Email automation is a great way to help you build relationships with prospective members. Get tips on how to effectively use this marketing tool at your fitness business!
Why a Full Fitness Website Needs Killer Testimonials
Displaying testimonials on your website can help you build trust with prospective members. Get tips on how to get testimonials from your happy members!
Measure What Matters in Your Fitness Business
Small businesses need to be laser-focused on metrics because often there are small differences between being a self-sustaining entity and running into problems.
How to Attract New Members with Facebook Offers
Facebook offers are discounts or promotions you promote through your Facebook business page. When promoted, offers are a great way to get new visitors into your fitness business.
