ALL the Checklists you need? - How to start and run a gym business! (UPDATED)
Are you running or starting up a gym/fitness business?
I teamed up with ChatGPT and asked it some of the questions that gym owners struggle with on a regular basis.?(UPDATE - Also added the ChatGPT answers on personal motivation on how to stay with a fitness routine/plan)
To be honest these answers are very similar to what I would say and recommend when talking to our current and new clients/partners.?
So check it out and save the article, it is actually a great resource and checklist to revisit ahead of each year to make sure one is up to date on the points. It is probably similar to what any business coach in the fitness industry will challenge you on as well.
Do you agree?
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Why people give up on their fitness plans and how to avoid it
How to stay motivated for fitness
The important steps to take when starting a gym business and/or a fitness business in general
Important factors to make your gym profitable
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What you should look for in your gym management system
What makes people stay on as members (probably also what attracts them)
What makes people cancel their memberships and how to avoid it
Why do people quit their Fitness plans/goals and how can you avoid it?
AI answer to the biggest question in fitness - How to stay motivated!?
I agree with most of the points. One I think is a bit ambiguous is the first one regarding goals. I agree that goals are important but too much focus on short term goals may actually decrease the chance of success. If you are not great at constantly setting new goals, chances are that you may become complacent and de-motivated after achieving the first goals you set. And "reward" yourself too much. For me the best way to stay hungry is to focus on the process and continuous progress. Long term vision of being strong, healthy and being able to wrestle with my kids and hold my own with the young athletes in my martial arts training. So I think that this part should come first, that main objective may then be broken down into part goals. Also building the foundation with mental training such as mindfulness and meditation. Doing those things will bring focus, better sleep and resilience that adds to motivation for me at least.
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1 年Great article David! I think the good question to ask is. how can we recruit the people that dont workout at all. Shall we compete about those who already workout? I think: Of course! But lets find out a way to not. ??
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1 年How do people find out about your gym? 1. By living close by 2. Word of mouth 3. Former client 4. Work close by 5. Social media 6. Outside advertising 7. Website Reference: Informe Experiencia de Cliente en el ámbito del Deporte 2o trimestre de 2022, de OCP.
So the AI was kind enough to let me ask two more questions today that I now included in the article. "why people quit their fitness journey and how to avoid it" as well as "how to stay motivated for fitness/wellness". I also added my personal view on the last question since I think it is the most important one actually. Do you agree?
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1 年Nice work David Hult! You can't argue with the total knowledge of the Internet... Sure, you miss some nuances, but overall I agree it was very relevant answers. Check those boxes and you are on your way having a profitable gym. One thing I missed in the AI answers was the importance of having a unique offer compared to your local competitors. Too many gyms in my opinion struggles in finding their own identity and how to differ from other local gyms. Otherwise, truly great AI work! ??
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1 年Crazy! I played around with it yesterday and it is truly extraordinary to see questions and context so easily transformed into both actions but also concise knowledge! Great stuff!