Gym Management Blog

Why Boxing Gyms Need Different Software Most gym software is built for yoga studios, CrossFit boxes, or big-box fitness chains. Boxing gyms don't work the same way. You're not just running monthly...

In the 1970s, George Heilmeier ran DARPA—the agency that helped invent the internet, GPS, and stealth aircraft. Before he'd fund any project, he made researchers answer eight questions. No jargon. N...

Honest Take Gun Range Waiver Software: What Actually Works in 2026 Bias disclosure: I built ManageMemberships, which includes waiver software. I'm going to recommend it. I'm also going to tell...

Practical Guide I've installed mag locks at multiple gyms. Here's exactly how it works, what it costs, and how to do it yourself. The hardware is straightforward. A mag lock, a controller, a...

CrossFit Box Software Best Software for CrossFit Boxes in 2026: 7 Platforms Compared Honestly One of them is mine. I'll tell you where it falls short. Let's skip the preamble. You run a C...

What "Billing Automation" Actually Means When we talk about gym billing automation, it's not just about hitting the charge button on the 1st of the month. That's the easy part. Real billing automat...

MyStudio's lead capture for martial arts is genuinely clever. If you run a karate school with 80 kids and zero interest in door access or 24/7 hours, it might be fine. But "fine" stops being good...

Someone told you ACH would save your gym money on processing fees. The math looked great. Lower rates, bigger margins, easy win. Here's why that math is wrong. I run ManageMemberships — we proce...

Why 24/7 Is the Model That's Growing The 24/7 gym model is rapidly gaining traction in the fitness industry. People crave flexibility—shift workers, early risers, and late-night lifters all benefit...

The Short Version Here's the deal: if belt tracking is your top priority and door access isn't, GymDesk has you covered. But if real-time door access control tied to billing is crucial for your gym...