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Dru is the CEO of GymMaster. Since 1994 he has led the development of GymMaster from a simple software for a local gym to an industry-leading platform that powers thousands of gyms in over 70 countries. Dru’s forward-thinking led to innovations like the integrated access control for 24/7 gyms in 2005 and quick adaptations for COVID-19 with online classes and essential safety features in 2020. Under his leadership, GymMaster manages over 3 million memberships and handles $40+ billion in payments, making it easier than ever for gym owners to launch and grow their business.

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Tony Horton’s Email Tips for Gyms

Mon, Oct 20, 2025

Lessons in Gym Email Marketing from Fitness Icon Tony Horton: Strategies for Gym Owners What does success look like in the fitness industry? A lot like Tony Horton, founder of P90X. An exercise program that sold millions of DVDs, and earned hundreds … More

17 Gym Event Ideas to Boost Members in 2025

Tue, Oct 14, 2025

17 Gym Event Ideas to Skyrocket Your Member Acquisition in 2025 One of the biggest challenges - and biggest opportunities - for a gym business is to simply get potential members to visit your premises. Once the prospective member is on site, they can … More

Grow Your Gym with Partnership Marketing

Mon, Sep 29, 2025

Unlock the Power of Partnership Marketing for Fitness Studios: Proven Strategies for Gym Owners Partnership marketing is a strategy that sees your gym or fitness studio collaborating with complementary businesses, influencers or technology providers. … More

Marketing Your Gym to Different Generations

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

3 Generational Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Fitness Business in 2025 It’s hard to understate the value of marketing in the ultra-competitive fitness industry. But to be truly effective, your marketing can’t be one-size-fits-all: you … More

12 Steps to a Killer Instagram Strategy for Your Gym

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

12 Steps to Building a Killer Instagram Strategy for Your Gym in 2025 Over half of all gym members say that they discovered their gym through social media. It could well be your gym’s primary source of new members, so you need to ensure you … More

How to Create Gym Marketing Personas for Growth

Fri, Sep 5, 2025

How to Create Gym Marketing Personas to Maximize Growth in Your Fitness Business When you craft the marketing materials for your gym or fitness business, who exactly are you writing those emails and making those social media posts for? Your current … More

How to Market a New Gym: The Ultimate Guide

Tue, Sep 2, 2025

The Ultimate Playbook: How to Market a New Gym Establishing a new fitness business is no mean feat. Finding a space, investing in equipment, hiring workers, setting up systems and processes; there’s a lot to plan for and do, and each of these … More

9 Gym Ad Ideas to Boost Signups in 2025

Wed, Aug 20, 2025

9 Gym Ad Examples That’ll Captivate Your Audience in 2025 The best gym ads are eye-catching and memorable. They resonate with potential members and compel the audience to act. But what exactly do the best gym ads look like? In this guide we’ll … More

Case Studies: Gym Success Stories Using GymMaster Software

Tue, Aug 12, 2025

3 Gym Case Studies and Success Stories from Booking and Management Software The most successful modern fitness businesses are powered by smart gym management software. The right solution can streamline your operations, improve the member experience, … More

Strategies to Boost Gym Membership Sales

Tue, Aug 12, 2025

Top Strategies to Boost Gym Membership Sales The main avenue to fitness business growth is via gym membership sales. Memberships form the primary revenue stream for most gyms and fitness studios. As such, you should develop a structured, strategic … More

7 Gym Promo Ad Tips That Drive Results

Tue, Aug 12, 2025

7 Key Elements for Crafting the Perfect Gym Promotion Ad You’ve come up with a gym promo idea: a free trial, a fitness challenge, a limited time discount. It feels like you’ve done the hard part. But the success of any gym promotion will … More

Top 3 Most Important Factors For Gym Success

Fri, Jul 25, 2025

3 Make-or-Break Factors for Your Gym or Studio’s Success Fitness is a very good business to be in. The size of the global health and fitness club market is expected to rise from $112.17 billion in 2023 to $202.78 billion in 2030, at an incredible … More

Social Media Marketing for Gyms in 2025

Sun, Jul 20, 2025

Social Media for Gyms: A Guide to Dominating in 2025 Gyms owners are very familiar with competition, whether in the form of spirited members on the gym floor, or rivalries with local fitness businesses competing for a similar set of customers. But … More

Gym Trends Survey in the US & NZ

Tue, Jul 8, 2025

GymMaster 2025 Gym Trends Survey At GymMaster we aim to help gyms and fitness businesses succeed in one of the world’s most competitive industries. Our simple yet ultra-capable gym management software gives you all the tools you need to get ahead. … More

How to Attract Gym Members with Effective Adverts

Wed, Jun 11, 2025

Effective Gym Advertising: Attract More Members with Fitness Ad Campaigns Gyms enjoy a range of potential advertising advantages. They’re aspirational businesses that sell a dream, almost anyone could be a potential customer, and the … More

Fitness Digital Marketing Trends for 2025

Thu, May 22, 2025

Future-Proof Your Gym: Fitness Advertising & Digital Marketing Trends for 2025 The fitness industry is incredibly competitive. In order to attract new customers, gyms need to find ways to stand out from the crowd and catch the eyes of potential … More

Smart Revenue Ideas for Gyms & Fitness Studios

Thu, May 1, 2025

Innovative Revenue Streams for Gyms and Fitness Studios When a business diversifies its revenue streams, it becomes less reliant on a single source of cash flow. This makes the business more resilient: better able to handle new competitors, economic … More

Top Gym Advertising Strategies for 2025

Wed, Apr 23, 2025

7 Best Gym Advertising Strategies for 2025: Boost Signups, Retention, and Community As a gym owner, your goals are clear: get more gym members through the door, keep them coming back, and build a community that feels like family. In 2025, gym … More

Gym Owner Salaries & How to Succeed

Wed, Apr 16, 2025

Owning a gym can be an incredibly rewarding business, both financially and personally, but it requires more than just a passion for fitness to succeed. You may think gyms make a lot of money, but while the potential earnings for gym owners vary … More

Mastering Gym Lead Generation: A Comprehensive Guide

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Hey there, gym owners and fitness pros! If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering how to get more gym members walking through your doors—or at least clicking through your website. I get it. Running a gym is tough, especially when you’re … More