GymMaster Blog (Access Control & Hardware)

Historically gym check-ins have been rather manual affairs - a piece of paper at the front desk where a guest is asked to write their name, time of arrival and signature. It’s manual. It’s relatively time-consuming. It’s annoying … More

The most successful modern fitness businesses are powered by smart gym management software. The right solution can streamline your operations, improve the member experience, and ultimately make you more money. But which solution is the right tool for … More

Keeping your gym open 24/7 might seem like a great deal of added responsibility. But, if you incorporate a safe and efficient gym access control system, you can make it happen. You’ll be able to control who can access what in your gym as well as … More

A gym management system is the software a gym, studio or fitness club uses to run the business side of things. At its simplest it’s a database of members and their memberships. A full system also takes the payments, controls the doors, runs the … More

For some businesses, custom printed key fobs can be seen as an unnecessary expense to use with their 24 hour gym access control system, even if the difference in price is minimal when compared to the grand scheme of things. If you are telling … More

When people think of investments, for many their mind would first go to the stock markets, property or gold. These types of investments can grow your wealth through appreciating in value or by generating income through the likes of dividends or rent … More

What is 24/7 door access control? Chances are, if you are a gym owner or anyone familiar with the fitness industry, you have been aware of a 24 hour gym and how they operate. Whether it be through going for a workout or working in one, most gym … More

Non-members attempting to sneak in for a workout goes hand-in-hand with charging for memberships. Tailgating is a solution for clubs having issues with unwelcome visitors finding their way into the club by following members. Whether it’s a … More

While Access Control systems do provide a simple and affordable way of offering members 24/7 gym access they also make other options and services easier to implement as well. Other Membership Types Off Peak Memberships: Every gym has quiet times when … More

24/7 gym access has become a prominent offering in many facilities with both the rise of budget all access gyms and more traditional gyms converting to 24/7 to prevent member attrition. Going 24/7 can provide a wide range of additional benefits to a … More

Is door access control the right choice for your health club? For any operation this question comes down to a number of factors. What you’re aiming to achieve and whether the cost of implementation is outweighed by the benefits derived. … More