Gym Management Software Will Turn You Loose


by Shana Roach


Management of fitness clubs requires an ability to multitask. If some of the aspects of the job can be simplified, streamlined, or automated, more energy and time will become available for important and satisfying activities like insuring that the members are getting their money's worth. Gym management software is a tool that helps lower costs, raises income, and takes some of the drudgery work out of your schedule, without increasing staff.

Health club professionals do not get into this industry to spend large parts of their time pushing pencils or do bookkeeping. Keeping accurate records and statistics about the business' performance is important, as are keeping current and accurate membership records, documenting transactions, and billing and collecting dues.

These activities alone are a full time job, leaving you with the options of doing all this yourself and neglecting or delegating other aspects of the club's workload to staff or outside contractors, hiring someone else to do this work, or trying to automate some of these processes.

With the technology that exists in today's world there is no reason to be trying to manage your business accounting by shuffling pieces of paper or making handwritten entries in bookkeeping ledgers. Many of these activities can be automated.

Computer programs will allow member accounts to be created and data easily entered and updated. Member photographs, drivers licenses or identifying documents, liability waivers, and contracts can be scanned and downloaded into the account. Signatures can even be digitally captured on the computer screen, removing the requirement for paper copies at all. Dues will be billed automatically according to the member's due date. Balances due are tracked and multiple methods of payment accepted.

Special rates or expiring specials may be scheduled to expire into regular memberships and rates. Partial membership periods can be prorated. Visit limitations, flags, or freezes will be monitored by the system independent of your input. Membership cards with photos and bar code are created that can give door access twenty-four hours a day, without an attendant present.

Statistical reports will show end of day, during the day, or customizable period statistics. This can be by unlimited categories. Totals for point of sale, rental, and late fees are easily monitored. Appointments are made and classes and seminars scheduled. Numbers of participants can be limited. Staff schedules will be easily managed.

Gym management software only needs to be paid for once, unlike staff members. It will give you the information you will need for your marketing and planning. It allows you to direct more attention to your members and their concerns and progress. When you give them an enjoyable experience, they will continue paying you dues.

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