Xplor Gym Blog: Growth

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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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14 January 2026

8 min read

Time to rethink & rebrand the gym induction?

by Megan Greenaway

Inductions are an important part of your new member journey. How effective are inductions? Do members actually want one?

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Growth

12 January 2026

8 min read

How to sell more memberships without more leads

by Ollie Flegg

More leads won’t fix a leaky funnel! Find out how to sell more membership by improving your conversion rate.

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Retention

05 January 2026

11 min read

Habit formation: Help members build a visit habit to boost retention

by Megan Greenaway

Keep more members for longer by guiding members to make regular gym visits a lasting habit.

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Management

05 January 2026

14 min read

Gym membership price matters: what’s the average cost of a gym membership?

by Xplor Gym

Understand average membership prices, how much big chains charge, and how to price membership packages.

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Marketing

22 December 2025

8 min read

Low-effort, low-spend ways to market your fitness business

by Joanna Ashton

Get practical marketing ideas to help you grow your fitness business with minimal effort and minimal cost.

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Growth

08 December 2025

6 min read

New revenue streams to add in 2026

by Ollie Flegg

Strengthen your bottom line, delight members, and unlock growth opportunities with these 9 revenue stream ideas.

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Growth

24 November 2025

14 min read

25 fitness trends for 2026

by Megan Greenaway

From strength training to personalisation, get a rundown of the top fitness industry trends you need to know about.

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