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Thank you to Ricky Buoncore, the Co-Owner of Vedas Fitness in Cleveland, Ohio for taking the time to answer some questions from AFS!

In this featured spot, Ricky shares additional information about how going green with SportsArt equipment has taken their business to the next level. 

Blog, Marketing, Equipment, sportsart, Strategy Articles, Retention

Thank you to Paul Christopher, the Founder of Gravity + Oxygen Fitness in Boca Raton, FL and Joe Drake, Co-owner for taking the time to answer some questions from AFS!

In this featured spot, Paul and Joe share additional information about how their studio has become a cornerstone in their community.

myzone, Blog, Strategy Articles, Revenue producing programs, Fitness Accessories, Retention, Marketing, heart rate

One of the most impactful ways to drive business to your fitness studio or gym is to get outside of your business. When it comes to running your own business, the goal of many entrepreneurs should be simple - become the fitness expert in your community no matter what.

How-to Guides, Strategy Articles, Networking, speaking, Marketing, traffic

These “7 Secrets” are all sound business principles - that if mastered - will enable you to be as strong a business owner as you are a trainer.

How-to Guides, Strategy Articles, Finance, Retention, Marketing

After diligently speaking to thousands of the most successful fitness professionals, studio and gym owners, AFS put together their top 7 secrets.

How-to Guides, Strategy Articles, Client Resources, Retention, Marketing, sales, Finance

There are the over 80 million adults age 55+ including seniors and the exploding group of leading-edge Baby Boomers – the largest age cohort in history.

How-to Guides, Strategy Articles, Marketing, Retention, seniors, adults

Your studio’s brand is its reputation; it’s the promise of value you offer and the immediate thought that a prospect, client and/or member has when your studio’s name is mentioned.

How-to Guides, Strategy Articles, branding, Marketing, sales, Operations, Business Start-up

Nothing can give operators greater heartache than determining the “right” price for their offering. It is no secret that how you price impacts your ability to generate new business.

How-to Guides, Strategy Articles, Finance, Marketing, Business Start-up

Nothing is more powerful than the authenticity of a recommendation from a trusted friend or associate.

Marketing, Strategy Articles, word of mouth, referral, traffic

The value to your business starts with understanding how to incorporate Internet marketing as part of a larger, multi-layered marketing strategy.

Marketing, Strategy Articles, traffic

Social Media presents the opportunity to promote your brand in an affordable format with the potential to extend your reach far beyond traditional marketing practices.

 

Marketing, social media, Strategy Articles, traffic

As a studio operator, learn how to make a direct link from posts, shares & likes to actual dollars.

Marketing, social media, Strategy Articles

Capitalize on the unique energy January brings through creative programs that motivate your clients to give you the names and numbers of the people they care about.

Retention, Client Resources, Marketing, Strategy Articles, referral, word of mouth

Rachel Cosgrove talks about how she honed her niche of being the best trainer for women and get into new opportunities.

Video, Quick Answers, Training, Strategy Articles, Marketing

Get expert advice on how the best fitness studio owners have not only become successful but maintained that success.

Video, Marketing, Programming, Business Start-up, Operations, Strategy Articles, Quick Answers

Ingrid Owen along with AFS Founder & CEO Josh Leve discuss how fitness studios can build community around the ideas of health and wellness.

 

Video, Marketing, Operations, Retention, Strategy Articles, Quick Answers

Ingrid Owen a consultant in the fitness industry provides her insight on why every fitness business knows to maximize their programming by identifying their niche.  

Video, Marketing, Programming, Strategy Articles, Quick Answers

In the business of fitness, TIME is your clients #1 asset. If you can deliver time efficient workouts that get results in half the time, your clients will invite their friends to join them. Most trainers have trouble drawing up a 30 minute program.

Brent walks you through a simple ABC, 123 program design that you can start working on today and delivering results in 30 minutes or less.

 

Strategy Articles, Video, Operations, Programming, Marketing, Design, Quick Answers

During the past 12 months AFS has undergone a huge transformation.  Within that time frame our growth has been extraordinary.  We've added more benefits, more partners, and more value that make up a compelling case for membership, including our ROI calculator.

During these past several months, AFS has also traveled across the country, literally - from being headquartered in Chicago to now the Bay Area.

Strategy Articles, Video, Business Start-up, Marketing, Equipment, Fitness Accessories, Blog

Jenny Piro has created one of the most successful fitness studios in the country.  Fit with Jenny was established in 2006 in order to revolutionize the way we think, and feel about fitness. Built on the premise of FITNESS, NUTRITION and SUPPORT, her team helps you transform your life.

Jenny describes the keys to success and provides insight to her journey.  

Strategy Articles, Business Start-up, Operations, Marketing, Video, Quick Answers