We’ve consolidated our videos, guides, webinars and more into the AFS Business Learning Center. Browse the resources, and use the concierge service if you need help with any topic.

Rick Mayo discusses tips for the best customer service.

Video, Quick Answers

Josh Leve of AFS shares his thoughts on why consumers are willing to pay more for studios and the personalized consumer experience.

Video, Marketing, Quick Answers

As fitness professionals, we get plenty of questions about exercise intensity: What is the best intensity to burn fat?  What is the best intensity for recovery?

Blog, Training, Client Resources

AFS and MATRIX are excited to have industry leader, AFS Advisory Council member and all around fitness expert Stephen Tharrett present his top 10 characteristics of the most successful fitness studio/gym operators in the country. 

Webinar, Video, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Business Start-up

Josh Leve of AFS shares his thoughts on consumer attitudes including healthy eating and stress control.

Video, Quick Answers, Trends

With nearly 20 meetings and the host of 4 different education sessions, the 2017 Club Industry Show was another huge success for all those involved.

Blog

Anthony Truck teaches people how not to run into the same pitfalls he did, by running the business like a business.

Video, Business Start-up, Education, Quick Answers

Sales tax, along with other taxes, involves thousands of pages of tax law that can be worded in confusing ways. Our goal is to try to help you understand the basics to guide you in the right direction. 

Blog, Finance

Josh Leve and Liz Callham of AFS discuss how to handle your clients when you're having an off day.

Video, Quick Answers, Training, Client Resources

Lauren Eirk discusses how to keep clients motivated long-term, including having a plan for their workouts, giving the client variety and taking notes in sessions.

Quick Answers, Video, Client Resources, Training, Motivation

Brent Gallagher shares the best way of really helping clients progress and stay accountable.

Video, Quick Answers, Client Resources, Training, Motivation

Todd Bumgardner shares his advice for those looking to open a studio.

Video, Business Start-up, Quick Answers, Strategy

Debi Teeple, Owner/Coach from LivingFit Rx, shares additional information about how their studio has seen great retention rates thanks to Power Plate.

Blog, Revenue producing programs, Marketing, Equipment

One highly effective way to engage members of your studio or gym is to offer challenges. Ask any member with a mildly competitive side, and they’ll probably light up at the chance to participate.

Blog, Retention, Marketing, Revenue producing programs

Jennifer Urmston Lowe helps you learn to identify if you are paying too much for fitness studio insurance.

Video, Insurance, Quick Answers

In this webcast, AFS Video Communications Manager Liz Callham interviews Mike Arce - Founder & CEO of Loud Rumor and the GSD Show. 

Video, Marketing, Quick Answers

Doug Holt discusses ways to promote your business services beyond Facebook, such as going to active groups, and joining service clubs.

Video, Marketing, Quick Answers, Growth

Join AFS and RealRyder® International as we discuss what you can do to stand out among the sea of competition. With new fitness studios opening at a rapid pace, find out what's necessary to stay a step ahead and thrive into the future. 

Webinar, Video, Equipment, Revenue producing programs, Marketing, Programming

Here are 6 proven-to-work Pre-Sale Strategies that have been employed by several successful indoor cycling studio owners.

Blog, Marketing

Join MINDBODY’s Channel Sales Manager Drew Surprenant as he walks you through key initiatives to utilizing technology to drive traffic to your location and to keep them! 

Webinar, Video, Marketing, Retention, Operations, Revenue producing programs, Software & Technology, Finance