Online Communities for Gym Owners
You started your gym because it was a passion of yours. You wanted to help people live better lives, so you took on the burden of setting up a facility, hiring staff, marketing, handling all the odds and ends of running a business, and every morning you carry this burden all alone on your broad shoulders.
Wait — all alone?
No way! There are thousands of gym owners just like you who are facing the same things. Why not collaborate so you can all stand strong together? It’s just common sense.
Chances are you’re not the only gym in town, so try reaching out to other gym owners in your area. Maybe you want to expand further though. If that’s the case, the internet offers several good options. Finding quality communities for gym owners isn’t as easy as it should be, but we’ve done the work for you and compiled this list.
CrossFit Affiliate Owners - Facebook group
This community is for anyone owning a CrossFit box or looking to open one. If that’s you, you’ll fit right in. This community is very active, so whatever question you’ve got, you’re sure to find a helpful answer.
IDEA Health and Fitness Association - forum
This is a large online forum of thousands of fitness professionals. While not extremely active, New posts are made daily on subjects of fitness, products, and business. This is not specifically for gym owners, but they can certainly find a place on there.
Bodybuilding.com - forum
This is the forum for fitness lovers. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a large focus on gym ownership or business, but you could find people on there with those interests and it’s always good to chat and network with other fitness lovers.
Cheer Gym Owners And Coaches
This is a thriving community built just for gym owners, particularly those working with cheerleading, dance, or related arts.
Gymnastics Club Owners and Managers
Own a gymnastics gym? This is a small but buzzing facebook group that fits your niche to a T.
Gym Owners Network
How about a professional group just for gym owners of any brand and flavor to get together and talk about serious business topics? Do we hear a YES?
We hope you’ll get involved in one or more of these online communities. Remember, you and the next guy are in this together.
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