Gym Bookings system

[murphyb00701]

Hi Folks,

Was hopong someone could point me in the right direction, my query is this, I run a fitness studio that's quite busy running 25 classes a weeks. I get people booking in by messaging on facebook, text and when they are in the studio. Whats happening is people are booking, and people walking in leaving people who are booked leaving and disappointed. What i need help with is a fool proof way of controlling this, technology is important. What would be the best way around this? Thanks

 

[Paul Kelly ICHYB]

What system is your website using?

When people book by current methods, how do you record them? A simple diary could manage this!

 

[garyk]

This is the one that alot of small independant gyms use https://goteamup.com/

 

[glencooley.com]

This is an online service that might be useful https://www.bookingbug.co.uk/home

 

[Smokin Donut]

check out the above but if you want a bespoke system (not a plugin) we can write one for you - no templates on us (just fast code). Good luck!

 

[beasty]

Pen and Paper


25 SPOTS OPEN
line line line line cross through the line
line line line line cros through the line
15 spots left for walk ins
person 16, sorry we are full
Does not sound like you need software for this

 

[gau061]

You can try Eventbrite. It has awesome features for scheduling and managing bookings.

 

[Deleted member 248628]

I'm with beasty - get a simple system working first, then look to automate it. Software won't help if you (and everyone involved) isn't willing to follow the processes you've laid down.

 

[Bradley Holmes]

My gym uses a company called technogym for all its equipment. I have an app on my phone where I can book classes, and I get a little RFID key that you need to swipe when you enter the gym, and before you enter a class.

It works very well but I´m sure it was a big investment

 

[dexterash]

First of all, I would setup a system that will display - in a very friendly way - the remaining free spots open on current/next class.

Secondly, I would centralize all bookings in a web page and send a confirmation link to all those that booked, independent of the way they did it.

3rd, link the two systems and add any "Salt&Pepper" needed.

 

[SmartWeb Studio Ltd]

We are specialising in a development of web application for i.e. gym (booking systems, CRM's, etc.).


Always best way is to invest a little bit more than use something off the shelf (especially if you have to pay £££ for using it). Way safer for a future development as you can cheaply and quickly add new features for your members (e.g. mobile apps, integrated QR/chip/NFC readers at your doors or any other modern system as we're using ASP.NET MVC so integration of IO devices is very simply)

 

[TotalWebSolutions]

Have you looked at ClubWise at all ? They provide full gym booking/management systems to some of the leading gyms including Anytime Fitness.

 

[pjperez]

Just to add something more...

You've mentioned many interesting things, but one really got my attention: Some people book by messaging on Facebook.

Would you see benefit on automating this?

E.g. Your customer messages you on Facebook asking about Yoga classes next week. An automated system then scans your calendar and replies with something along the lines of "Sure, we have a Yoga class on Monday at 10am and there's still room for more people, would you like to book?" - This can be done at any time, as well as cancelling.
The system could even add "By the way, we've got these yoga pants on sale at £9.99 - Would you like to buy a pair? You can collect them at the gym and you'll be charged on your monthly bill".

 

[Paul Norman]

We provide website/back office systems that do exactly this, aimed at the gym/sports club sector.

That enables customers to book - and pay for - sessions in the gym, although with much, much more.

Obviously, as this is a system developed by the team at my own company, I am biased in its favour, but I think it is rather good.

 

[pjperez]

We provide website/back office systems that do exactly this, aimed at the gym/sports club sector.

That enables customers to book - and pay for - sessions in the gym, although with much, much more.

Obviously, as this is a system developed by the team at my own company, I am biased in its favour, but I think it is rather good.

Any chance that system could be integrated with something like this?