GYMS ARE NOT ESSENTIAL...

... I WISH THEY WERE! 

But with only 15% market penetration (and even fewer visiting over the last year), gyms are simply not shining brightly enough on the radar, no matter how loud we shout about it.

Supermarkets and delivery companies are essential. Doctors’ surgeries and pharmacies are essential. Public transport is essential for essential workers. Mental health support can be found in hairdressers, cinemas, record shops and gyms, but unfortunately, they are not essential. Take-away coffee shops fall somewhere in between, which is nice.

A Public Health England Survey says that 7 in 10 people want to make healthier choices in 2021. 

We need to change our tune.

8 Gym Re-Opening Lessons in Member Retention

Unless you run a brand-new club, this is not your first re-opening.
Some clubs have re-opened 3 or 4 times over the last 12 months.
And whether you are opening for outdoor exercise only, gym but no classes, or another variant, there are lessons to be learned each time you do it.