Tuesday, December 17, 2024

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN - December 17, 2024) – The Fitness Business Association (FBA) is proud to announce the renewal of SportsArt’s Gold Sponsorship. As a global leader in sustainable fitness solutions, SportsArt continues to pioneer a greener future for the fitness industry while fostering a deep partnership with the FBA.

Monday, December 16, 2024

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN - December 16, 2024) – The Fitness Business Association (FBA) is proud to announce the resounding success of its most recent SUCCEED! Virtual Conference + Innovation and Solutions Summit, which captivated fitness professionals and industry leaders alike. With an innovative vendor-centric approach, the event demonstrated the power of collaboration between brands and the fitness community, delivering unmatched value.

Monday, December 9, 2024

As a gym owner, recurring payments and memberships are your business's financial backbone. However, chargebacks—when a customer disputes a charge with their credit card company—can disrupt your revenue, harm your reputation, and lead to unexpected financial losses. Understanding what chargebacks are, why they happen, and how to handle them is essential for protecting your gym’s bottom line.

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Congratulations! You’ve taken the exciting leap to open your own fitness studio. While there are plenty of decisions ahead, this guide will help you tackle one of the big ones: creating a membership strategy that engages new clients and turns them into loyal regulars. Let’s dive into the essentials—and we’ll sprinkle in advice from experienced studio owners along the way!

Tuesday, November 19, 2024


(MINNEAPOLIS, MN - November 19, 2024) – The Fitness Business Association (FBA) proudly welcomes Warrior Software as a new Copper Sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to advancing resources for fitness businesses. 

As an innovative leader in Studio Management Software, Warrior is an all-in-one software solution to power your studio. Warrior brings you an affordable, easy-to-use platform with everything you need, plus dedicated support to keep you on track. Schedule classes, workshops, events, and appointments seamlessly.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN - October 29, 2024) The Fitness Business Association (FBA) is thrilled to announce that SCW Fitness, a leading provider of fitness education, has officially joined the FBA as a strategic partner. This exciting collaboration promises to elevate opportunities for fitness professionals, with SCW Fitness offering exclusive benefits to the FBA and SUCCEED! audience, including special discounts on all SCW-branded education.

Friday, October 25, 2024

Running a gym is more than just helping clients get stronger or fitter—it’s about building a business that’s protected from legal risks. While you’re busy focusing on member retention, class programming, and growing your community, it’s easy to forget the importance of having the right legal documents in place. Yet, these documents are the backbone of a legally sound operation.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN - October 16, 2024) – The Fitness Business Association (FBA) is thrilled to announce that Gym Lawyers PLLC, the premier legal firm specializing in fitness law, has joined as a Silver Level Sponsor. This dynamic partnership is set to elevate the legal guidance and support available to fitness professionals and businesses across the globe.

Gym Lawyers PLLC, led by owner and attorney Matthew Becker, brings a wealth of expertise to the table, ensuring that fitness businesses are equipped with the tools they need to thrive legally and operationally. As part of their sponsorship, Gym Lawyers will actively participate in multiple FBA events and educational platforms, providing invaluable resources to the FBA community.

Friday, September 27, 2024

Are you one of the 50% of people in the United States that suffers from chronic pain due to an illness or injury? Or are you the 1 in 4 adults with at least one form of arthritis or experience inflammation due to an autoimmune disease?  Maybe you are a part of the 45% of people who have been diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes or the 12% that have at least 5 chronic illnesses?

According to the Center for Disease Control, an increasing proportion of Americans are dealing with multiple chronic illnesses and are living in chronic pain.

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - September 24, 2024) – The Fitness Business Association (FBA) is thrilled to announce its newest Bronze-Level Sponsor, Arketa, the leading all-in-1 platform to build, manage, and scale modern fitness businesses. Arketa’s tools empower fitness business owners to spend less time behind their desks and focus on what matters most.

Their comprehensive solution streamlines booking and schedule management, on-demand content hosting, branded websites, a marketing suite, custom-branded mobile apps and a variety of client engagement tools.