https://www.gymmaster.com/tags/access-control-hardware/ Recent content in Access Control & Hardware on GymMaster Gym Management Software Hugo -- gohugo.io en-US https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/benefits-of-a-contactless-check-in-system/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:34:11 +0000 https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/benefits-of-a-contactless-check-in-system/ 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 for both the gym member and the fitness business, who might need to manually log these entries into a digital system at the end of every day. Thankfully, there’s a better, smarter alternative: a member taps their pass, and if their membership is active and they’re all paid up, the door automatically opens. https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/gym-success-stories-using-gymmaster-sftware/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:50:41 +0000 https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/gym-success-stories-using-gymmaster-sftware/ 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 your gym, fitness studio or health club? It can be a hard question to answer, particularly if you haven’t used these tools before. Thankfully, plenty of other businesses have. By learning from their experiences, you can identify the sort of solution that will help you take your company to the next level. https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/why-should-my-gym-go-24-7/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 23:15:23 +0000 https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/why-should-my-gym-go-24-7/ 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 maximize profit in your existing investment. 5 Reasons for Your Gym to Go 24/7 Here’s why going 24/7 with the help of a gym access control system can be a great growth strategy for your gym: https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/what-is-a-gym-management-system/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 22:24:53 +0000 https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/what-is-a-gym-management-system/ 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 class timetable and bookings, sells products at the front desk, and sends emails and texts to members and prospects. The point is that all of that works from the same member record. https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/why-gym-automation-is-key-to-scaling-your-business/ Tue, 17 May 2022 23:20:45 +0000 https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/why-gym-automation-is-key-to-scaling-your-business/ Running a gym business is a potentially profitable venture if done right. If you’re already in the gym industry operating your own fitness center, what are your current business objectives? Whether it’s growing your memberships, maximizing earnings per member, increasing profit, or garnering more bookings for classes and trainers, it takes the correct system to help you reach your goals. Now take the time to look back on the previous week. https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/custom-printed-tags-branding/ Sun, 14 Jun 2020 21:03:51 +0000 https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/custom-printed-tags-branding/ 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 yourself “they’re only small, people won’t even notice” or “I’ll get to it eventually, they’re just not a priority”, then it’s my job to get you on-side with this article. https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/gym-access-control-return-on-investment/ Mon, 08 Jun 2020 21:37:01 +0000 https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/gym-access-control-return-on-investment/ 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 payments. There are also investments that can increase your wealth through another means – by reducing your outgoing expenses. This includes making purchases such as solar panels to generate power and cut your power bill, switching over to electric vehicles to reduce fuel costs, or adding insulation to your building to reduce heating expenses. https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/why-24-7-gym-access-control/ Wed, 13 May 2020 19:44:29 +0000 https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/why-24-7-gym-access-control/ 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 members now will have experienced or heard from a friend about gyms that enable you to work out at any time of the day by swiping an access control key fob at the door to gain access to the club. https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/gym-tailgating-system/ Mon, 20 May 2019 09:40:40 +0000 https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/gym-tailgating-system/ 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 current member inviting their friends in for a workout or opportunistic individuals sneaking in an open door. GymMaster’s tailgating solution enables you to monitor these people and identify how they’re getting in. Tailing is a common issue costing fitness clubs in un-gathered check in fees and in stolen or damaged equipment. https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/leveraging-your-247-system/ Mon, 18 May 2015 22:19:28 +0000 https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/leveraging-your-247-system/ 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 few if any members use the facility. While this can be a great time to get things done it also means your facility is being underutilized. Off Peak memberships let you incentivise prospective or existing members to attend at these times at a lower membership fee. https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/what-do-you-need-to-know-for-247/ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:54:27 +0000 https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/what-do-you-need-to-know-for-247/ 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 site but there are also additional items to consider. Costs Local Government Compliance: Usually safety focused, this includes items such as regular maintenance checks, manual and emergency exit options and panic/emergency devices. https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/access-control/ Sun, 03 Aug 2014 22:05:11 +0000 https://www.gymmaster.com/blog/access-control/ 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. Although Door Access Control in the Gym Industry has become synonymous with 24/7 door access, this is merely the most common form. There are a wide variety of uses for an Access Control system that can help improve the profitability, accountability and efficiency of your facility.