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How to Create a Strong First Impression for New Gym Members

Learn how to welcome and retain new gym members with simple, automated onboarding tactics. From first-day thank-yous to 60-day check-ins, this guide shows how to build loyalty and boost engagement in your gym community.

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Canadian Gym Software

From Personal Trainer to Gym Owner

Dreaming of owning your own gym? From vision and financing to design, staffing, and technology... Learn how using the right Canadian gym software can streamline operations to make more money and save time... helping you focus on what matters most: your members.

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Guest Passes and Bring-a-Friend Policies: How I Handle Them in My Unstaffed Gym

Discover how to handle guest policies in unsupervised gyms. Learn the risks of unauthorized visitors, why a clear bring-a-friend policy works, and how it can boost memberships while protecting your business.

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Canadian Gym Software

Gym Owners: Get Your Time & Sanity Back!

Gym owners: get your time and sanity back. Compare top gym management platforms and see how Kinect’s smartphone door access and Canadian pricing streamline 24/7 operations.

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Smart and Secure: How Smartphone Access Keeps Gyms Protected

Secure your gym with smartphone access. Eliminate shared fobs and barcodes while boosting security, accountability, and convenience.

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How To Start a Gym in a Small Town. My Most Important Tool.

Learn how to run a small-town gym efficiently with Kinect software. Automate member signups, payments, and smartphone-based door access, no staff or kiosks required. Perfect for independent gym owners looking to scale with minimal effort.

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Gym Access Control

Key Card And Fob Access. There Are Better Options For Your Gym.

Discover the hidden costs and security risks of key card and fob access systems in gyms. Learn how mobile-based access control offers a more secure, scalable, and cost-effective solution for modern fitness facilities.

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They’re stealing from your gym, right?

Two problems facing gyms that open their doors 24 hours and the best possible solution.

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Gym Operations and Management

Is Smartphone Access Control a Better Option for My Gym?

Explore how smartphone access control can simplify gym operations, enhance security, and eliminate the hassle of managing fobs or cards.