Xplor Gym Blog: Growth

Growth

19 January 2026

10 min read

Stop blending in! Get your fitness business noticed & remembered

by James Barter

More competition than ever? Find out how your business can stand out and attract loyal members in today’s busy fitness market.

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Retention

09 March 2026

7 min read

How (& when) to win back gym members who want to cancel

by Megan Greenaway

Handling cancellations requires care. And there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Find out where to start and what to think about.

Events

02 March 2026

15 min read

7 trending topics from PerformX Live 2026

by Joanna Ashton

Get the 7 biggest takeaways you need to know as a gym operator from the 2026 edition of epic fitness industry event – PerformX Live.

Marketing

23 February 2026

22 min read

15 business boosting gym social media post ideas

by Joanna Ashton

Take your social media presence to the next level with these post ideas that your followers will love!

Retention

23 February 2026

12 min read

The importance of member retention for gyms

by Megan Greenaway

Uncover the secret to retention. And get 11 practical strategies to cut attrition and grow retention across your business.

Management

20 February 2026

11 min read

What does gym software cost?

by Xplor Gym

To make the right software decision for your fitness club look at the total value a software partner will deliver.

Growth

13 February 2026

14 min read

13 fitness event ideas to boost business in 2026

by Megan Greenaway

Attract new members and motivate your current ones with a fitness event. Get 13 event ideas to kickstart 2026.

New clubs

06 February 2026

15 min read

How to find the best location for a new gym

by Xplor Gym

There’s only one way to know you’re on to a winning location when opening a new club. Find out what it is.

Retention

02 February 2026

8 min read

Bye for now, not forever: Ending gym memberships on a positive note

by Megan Greenaway

Discover how to handle gym membership cancellations with care, leaving the door open for a future return.

Management

30 January 2026

16 min read

15 winning fitness business ideas for 2026

by Megan Greenaway

People love new! So, breathe new life into your club with 15 fitness business ideas that you need to know about.

Retention

26 January 2026

11 min read

5 reasons why members quit the gym & how to cut cancels

by Megan Greenaway

Get fresh insights into the most common cancellation reasons gym operators are seeing. And tips to reduce cancellations.

Marketing

26 January 2026

16 min read

Gym branding: The secret to a powerful fitness business

by Joanna Ashton

Get branding right and you’ll create strong member experiences powering growth and inspiring loyalty.

Engagement

20 January 2026

24 min read

31 Gym challenges to engage members

by Xplor Gym

Everything you need to know about running challenges for your members – including 31 ideas!