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What's needed to start streaming fitness classes

Gyms | Personal Trainer

A Step-by-Step Guide to Live Stream Your Fitness Classes

If you’re looking to take your business online, here is our how-to guide to streaming online workouts. Take your workouts online!

Jan 12, 2021 -

11 min

How to choose the pricing strategy for fitness clubs

Fitness Studio | Gyms | Health Club

What Pricing Strategy Should You Choose for Your Fitness Club?

Now it's the right time to rethink your fitness business and plan the perfect pricing strategy for your memberships. Here's how.

Jan 8, 2021 -

Fitness Studio | Personal Trainer

Ultimate Guide For a Successful Outdoor Boot Camp Workout

Are you building a new outdoor boot camp workout? Here's your guide to starting a successful outdoor boot camp amid the pandemic.

Jan 7, 2021 -

Corporate Health | Fitness Studio | Gyms | Health Club | Personal Trainer

The Politics of Fitness and Moving Towards Healthier Nations

With gyms closing their doors, it is undoubtedly challenging to keep people active. What can governments do to encourage healthier nations?

Dec 24, 2020 -

Looking Back at the Best of 2020 Product Updates

Fitness Studio | Gyms | Health Club

Virtuagym Product Rewind: Looking Back at the Best of 2020

Take a look back at 2020, the teamwork, research, and fast developments, and reflect on how far we have come.

Dec 17, 2020 -

Outdoor training will be trending in 2021

Gyms

72% of Gym Members Will Work Out Outside in 2021

Spoiler alert: outdoor activities will be gym members' first choice to achieve their fitness goals in 2021. Here's how to get ready for 2021!

Dec 11, 2020 -

How to be on trend for employee wellness

The Emerging Trend of Wearable Fitness Technology for Employee Wellness

A healthy person is more likely to be a productive and engaged employee compared to someone who is unhealthy. How can you best provide corporate wellness while meeting the requirements of today's tech-driven fitness world?

Dec 9, 2020 -

How to market in the new economic landscape

Gyms

6 Surefire Ways to Adapt Your Business to the New Reality

Sometimes, looking back on timeless marketing practices and putting a post-pandemic twist on them can help adapt your business to the new economic reality.

Dec 2, 2020 -

Why the fitness industry can help UK economy

The Fitness Industry Can Lead the UK to Economic Recovery From COVID-19

We are at the end of the second lockdown faced by UK this year. What's the role of fitness in the economic recovery from the pandemic?

Dec 2, 2020 -

Why should health clubs stay open during COVID-19?

Why Should Gyms Be Considered Essential Businesses?

Gyms played a key role during the pandemic. As many fitness clubs face another lockdown, it begs the question- are gyms essential businesses?

Dec 1, 2020 -

New Measures in the UK for the Fitness Industry: How It Impacts You.

Gyms in England are about to reopen on December 2nd. But what the new measures and how are impacting the fitness industry in the UK?

Nov 25, 2020 -

Fostering Employee Engagement Among the Remote Workforce

How can your department overcome engagement issues? Discover all the employee engagement techniques you can put into practice today.

Nov 23, 2020 -

Future-Proof Your Business, As 46.67% of Gym Members Won’t Return

Prepare your business for the future changes by avoiding churns, and providing workout videos and coaching to your members with PRO+.

Nov 20, 2020 -

How the fitness act is going to help the fitness industry in North America

Fitness Act 2020: Why You Should Care

Read this article to know what the Health and Fitness Recovery Act is about and how it is going to impact your fitness business.

Nov 18, 2020 -

What is Biden impact on the fitness industry

What Does Joe Biden’s Win Mean for the Fitness Industry?

The Biden-Harris administration has a pretty robust eight-step plan to combat the spread of the coronavirus and make the country safe for reopening. We delved into how the fitness industry figures into this plan.

Nov 13, 2020 -

Help Employees Manage Time Effectively When Working From Home

Working from home is just one of the new challenges of 2020 – and it's probably here to stay. How can you aid your employees to achieve results and manage their time effectively from home?

Nov 11, 2020 -

How gyms are surviving covid during lockdown

Speakeasy Gyms: The Rise of Off-the-Book Fitness

Have you ever heard of secret gyms? Learn more about the subculture of the “Covid-19 Prohibition era” in the fitness industry.

Nov 6, 2020 -

Avoid software surplus in your fitness business

Health Club

6 Ways to Save Your Business From Software Surplus

You want to run your business like a well-oiled machine – so, what type of software does your fitness club or studio need?

Oct 30, 2020 -

Why is technology useful for your fitness club

Health Club

3 Ways Technology Adds Value to Your Club

High-tech hardware can help a health club in many ways. Discover how technology can boost your fitness business and improve gym members' experience.

Oct 21, 2020 -

Interact with your clients during COVID-19 second wave

With the Coronavirus Second Wave Upon Us, Keep Your Members Engaged at Home or in the Gym

See what Virtuagym features can help you adjust to these fast-changing times and ensure that your club stays ahead of the curve… or wave.

Oct 21, 2020 -

Rise of digital fitness after coronavirus crisis

Is your fitness business ready to survive the COVID-19 recession?

Adaptability is the key to survive the changes in the fitness industry during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read here how you can overcome the current coronavirus recession.

Oct 20, 2020 -

What Fitness Businesses Should Do During the Coronavirus Outbreak

With new measures and restrictions in place due to the coronavirus outbreak, the health of your fitness business might be causing you concern. This article will help you engage and retain members to reduce membership cancellations.

Oct 16, 2020 -

Here’s Everything That Happened At FitNation 2020

Check out the highlights from our FitNation 2020 event and get to know expert insights from leaders in the fitness industry.

Oct 16, 2020 -

What to expect from the fitness industry after coronavirus crisis

COVID-19 phases in the fitness industry: where we are, and where we are heading

Prepare for the post COVID-19: learn more on the evolution of your fitness business during the pandemic and which stage you are.

Oct 15, 2020 -

Fitness Studio | Gyms | Personal Trainer

Sell More Memberships: Tips to Overcoming 8 Common Objections

Are you having trouble selling your gym memberships? Here you can find all the tips to overcome your client’s objections and sell more memberships.

Oct 15, 2020 -

How do you deal with uncertainty at work

Hold on to your best employees by helping them deal with uncertainty at work

Are you struggling to manage uncertainty in the workplace? Discover how to hold onto your best employees and help them to cope with uncertainty at work.

Oct 14, 2020 -

Vital Parts of Your Gym’s Branding

Start working on your fitness business branding strategy by discovering all the tips to make sure you build a strong brand identity. Read more here.

Oct 12, 2020 -

Pro plus is the solution to engage with home workouts

Fitness Studio

How PRO+ Can Bridge the Gap Between At-Home and In-Facility Training

Find out how PRO+ can help you bridge the gap between training at home and at your fitness facility – and in effect, strengthen your business for the upcoming year.

Oct 10, 2020 -

3 min

Yoga Studio

The importance of an online community for your yoga studio

As a yoga professional, it’s up to you to create your own community of yoga students. Learn why it is important and how to do so with Virtuagym.

Oct 10, 2020 -

This is how you can have a better gym retention

A leaky garden hose: the strategy to improve retention

If you aim to increase gym member retention and increase revenue for your fitness club, you can't miss our tips on the best strategy to improve retention.

Sep 30, 2020 -

Powerful Growth Strategies to Increase Revenue

How can you increase your business revenue stream?

Are you wondering how your business can generate more revenue? In this article we'll walk you through the best strategies to increase your cash flow.

Sep 25, 2020 -

Saving Time Processing Invoices Means More Money in your Pocket

Are you wasting time with manual invoice processing? Discover the solution that could automate your entire billing process from day 1. How could you say no?

Sep 16, 2020 -

Tips For Returning to the Workplace After COVID-19

Is your workplace ready for the after COVID-19 era? Discover our tips to get your workplace ready and ensure your employees can safely return to work.

Sep 15, 2020 -

Cultural Diversity in the Gym: Make Everyone Feel Welcome

Are you working hard to ensure that everyone feels welcome at your fitness facility? Here you can read more about diversity in the gym.

Sep 12, 2020 -

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7 important practices to help build a website for your fitness studio

For aspiring gym and fitness business owners, the number one must-have is a website - it will lead to a huge boost in sales and business growth. In this article, you'll learn about the five important practices of building a website for your fitness studio.

Sep 10, 2020 -