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This article addresses boutique fitness studio owners and managers who receive requests for complimentary trial classes from prospective members. The guidance applies to yoga studios, Pilates studios, cycling studios, barre studios, and other small-format fitness operations-not large commercial gyms with different pricing models.
You've worked hard to build your studio. You've poured your heart into your classes, your community, and your brand.
If you're running a solo fitness studio—whether it's personal training, yoga instruction, or small group classes—you probably didn't expect to become an administrative assistant,
Here's the uncomfortable truth: Most fitness software is built by tech companies who think they understand fitness, not by people who've listened deeply to what studio owners actually need.
If you're running a boutique fitness studio and thinking about gym management software, you've probably encountered this problem: systems so complicated they require extensive training just to perform basic tasks.
If you've been feeling overwhelmed by marketing advice that sounds like it's written for corporate gym chains, you're not alone.
If you've ever gotten this call from a frustrated member, you know exactly what's wrong with most fitness studio booking systems
