UPfit Blog

If you have already followed this blog, you've undoubtedly noticed that I write a lot about online payments. This is a subject that I tend to insist on because I know, from experience, that it truly is an excellent solution to increase sales at a fitness club.

Access control systems have become a more and more popular option for fitness clubs everywhere, regardless of size. These solutions can be implemented with reasonable budgets and solve most issues concerning member access and their safety.

An electronic signature is essential for any business that wants to become paperless and save archiving space and money. Though it might seem like a complicated system, the electronic signature or the e-signature is a straightforward, user-friendly solution for gyms and fitness centers

Gym locker rooms are an essential part of a club that is often overlooked. This is where your members change clothes, shower, and leave their personal objects while working out. That is why it’s so crucial that these spaces are not just clean and modern but also very secure.

There are many creative ways to stay in touch with members even when your club is not open, from video workouts and live-streamed classes to PT sessions through video conferences.

On your gym's website you can detail all the measures and rules regarding the pandemic. Moreover, your website is one of the first places where a member or someone interested in your club’s services will look for such information.

Communicating with members doesn't only mean the discussions you carry out when meeting them at the gym. There are several ways to inform your members that you care about their safety and that you are taking all the precautions to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

It is crucial to enforce all the necessary COVID-19 protocols at your fitness club. If you have troublesome members, who refuse to abide by the sanitary rules, there are different strategies to convince them without escalating the situation.

When you try to improve how you increase your profit margins, it’s good to focus on small changes that are easy to measure. However, if you have already implemented a series of strategies that don’t work, you shouldn’t throw in the towel and try to change everything.

One of the most critical aspects of managing a fitness club, no matter its type or size, is the sales process. The process is in continuous development and should get your undeniable attention.

There are many reasons why it's recommended to try a Black Friday campaign, from the fact that people are accustomed and prepared to buy in that time period, to the fact that these campaigns benefit from major publicity and therefore your club's offers will have a bigger impact.

Why should you establish campaigns in your fitness club? The simple answer is – to sell as many memberships as possible. At the same time, it's a great way to create brand awareness campaigns and attract the attention of potential members.

UPfit.cloud is celebrating six years since its launch, so we’ve made a recap of what has happened since then. We are getting ready to launch loads of new projects, so we are giving you a sneak peak of what our clients can expect in the next few weeks.

EuropeActive published a new manifesto that highlights the projects and objectives for the fitness sector that will be accomplished in the next five years. The manifesto was published during the European Health & Fitness Forum at the end of September.

Each gym has its own membership offer. The secret is to find the balance between a varied offer, that caters to all preferences, and a not too high number of memberships, that otherwise would be too difficult to manage and too confusing for clients.

Though many fitness clubs prefer managing their membership list, it's more useful to have a database with members, not just memberships sold. Here is the essential information that any memebr profile should contain.