Executing Gyms & Fitness Marketing That Works

One unified system. Every channel. Coordinated action for gyms & personal trainers.

Most gyms & fitness businesses run marketing in silos—email here, ads there, SEO somewhere else. We execute across all channels from one brain, so everything works together.

73%
of gym members research facilities online before joining
Source: IHRSA
$39.4B
U.S. health club industry annual revenue
Source: IHRSA
82%
of gym members cancel within the first year
Source: Exercise.com

Member Retention & Engagement

Email marketing is critical for reducing churn—keeping members engaged, celebrating progress, and bringing back lapsed members.

  • Onboarding sequences helping new members establish habits
  • Progress celebration emails recognizing milestones
  • Re-engagement campaigns for declining attendance
  • Class and program promotion driving deeper engagement

New Member Acquisition

Paid advertising captures people motivated to start fitness journeys, timed around seasonal motivation peaks.

  • Google Ads targeting "gym near me" and specific fitness searches
  • Facebook/Instagram ads showcasing community and transformation
  • Location-targeted campaigns reaching nearby residents
  • Seasonal campaigns aligned with motivation cycles

Local Fitness Search Visibility

Strong local SEO ensures visibility when motivated individuals search for gyms and trainers.

  • Google Business Profile optimization with photos, amenities, and reviews
  • Service pages for classes, personal training, specialties
  • Neighborhood landing pages capturing hyper-local searches
  • Content addressing fitness questions and goals

Real-World Results

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Reducing Member Churn

Gym experiences 70% annual member churn, requiring constant new member acquisition to maintain revenue.

Result

Automated engagement sequences plus personalized outreach for members showing declining attendance.

Annual churn reduced from 70% to 48%Member lifetime value increased 45%

Personal Training Revenue Growth

Gym wants to increase personal training revenue, which has higher margins than memberships.

Result

Member marketing promoting training packages plus trainer introduction programs for new members.

Personal training revenue increased 85%28% of new members converted to training within 90 days

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do not compete on price—compete on outcomes, community, and experience. Budget gyms have high churn and low engagement. Emphasize personal attention, quality equipment, and the community that keeps members coming back.

Strong onboarding is critical. Create 30-60-90 day engagement sequences. Offer goal-setting sessions. Build social connections through classes or challenges. Members who form habits and relationships do not quit.

Important but not as critical as some services. Prospective members often visit to evaluate facilities. Reviews should address cleanliness, equipment quality, atmosphere, and staff friendliness.

Gyms typically invest 5-10% of revenue in marketing. For a gym generating $1M annually, expect $50K-100K. Higher investment during peak motivation periods (December-February) maximizes new member acquisition.

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