Facility operations
Practical frameworks, questions, and operating checks for facility operations.
Independent fitness operations
Make the member experience easier to deliver, every day.
Straightforward operating guides for independent gyms and studios, from facilities to member onboarding.
Independent focusBuilt around the constraints of smaller operators.
Operational depthProcesses, handoffs, and implementation questions.
Clear evaluationCriteria and intended use cases are stated plainly.
Coverage
Decisions that affect the working day.
Focused guidance for independent gyms and fitness studios.
Member onboarding
Practical frameworks, questions, and operating checks for member onboarding.
Staff training
Practical frameworks, questions, and operating checks for staff training.
Local marketing
Practical frameworks, questions, and operating checks for local marketing.
Class scheduling
Practical frameworks, questions, and operating checks for class scheduling.
Equipment and space planning
Practical frameworks, questions, and operating checks for equipment and space planning.
Start here
Three practical field guides.
Field guideOpening and Closing Checklists That Staff Will Use
A lightweight way to improve consistency without turning shifts into paperwork.
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Field guideReview Your Gym Floor Layout Without Renovating
A low-cost method for finding congestion, confusion, and underused space.
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Field guideA Practical First-30-Day Member Experience
A service framework that helps new members understand the facility and next steps.
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What this site is, and is not.
Who is Gym Tested for?
Owners, operators, managers, and aspiring founders of independent gyms and fitness studios in the United States.
Does the site provide exercise or medical advice?
No. Our focus is business operations and member experience, not individualized exercise, nutrition, rehabilitation, or medical guidance.
What kinds of tools will be covered?
Future coverage may include membership, scheduling, access, communication, facility, and operational tools used by independent fitness businesses.
Can a small studio use these guides?
Yes. The processes are designed to be simplified for small teams rather than requiring enterprise systems.
What is the best first improvement?
Choose a recurring member-facing moment, document the intended experience, assign ownership, and test a short checklist for one week.
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