How to Open a Fitness Studio: Software You Need in 2026
A practical 2026 guide to the software stack needed to open a fitness studio, including studio management platforms, payments, payroll, accounting, CRM, waivers, and reporting.
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Guide
A collection of 16 issues
How to Set Up a Branded Member App for Your Studio
A practical, vendor-neutral guide for studio owners setting up a branded member app, including app models, setup steps, vendor examples, costs, app store requirements, testing, privacy, and launch planning.
How to Track Member Attendance Automatically
Automatic attendance tracking works when bookings, check-ins, memberships, payments, waivers, and reports connect in one studio management system. Here is how US studio owners can set up reliable member attendance tracking and compare software workflows.
How to Set Up Class Packs and Drop-Ins in Studio Software
A practical guide for US studio owners on setting up class packs and drop-ins in studio management software, including pricing rules, expiration settings, cancellations, vendor terminology, and software evaluation tips.
Barre Studio Software Buyer's Guide 2026
A 2026 buyer's guide to barre studio software for US boutique fitness operators, comparing Mindbody, Vibefam, Mariana Tek, WellnessLiving, TeamUp, Glofox, Vagaro, Arketa, and Momence.
How to Export Data from Mindbody
A practical guide for studio owners on exporting data from Mindbody, including manual report exports, Subscriber Data Export considerations, payment-data cautions, migration validation, and software-switching tips.