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A single player waiting with a paddle on a quiet indoor pickleball court at a racket club
Racket SportsTennis ClubPickleballTennis
August 18, 2026

How to Manage Court Reservations for Tennis and Pickleball (2026 Guide)

Put every court on one digital calendar and let members book, reschedule or cancel their own slots in real time. Set clear booking rules - booking windows, buffer times, cancellation windows and court type - and every reservation follows them automatically. Then add reminders and waitlists to keep busy slots filled, take payment at the point of booking, and charge more at peak hours.

Petar Petrov - Marketing Manager
Petar Petrov
Detailed member retention cohort analysis created with 1club AI Connect (MCP)
Industry insightsRunning a gym
August 20, 2026

AI gym management software: run your fitness business by asking, not clicking

AI gym management software lets you run your fitness business by asking instead of clicking. With 1club AI Connect, you point your own AI assistant, Claude or ChatGPT, at your live data and ask in plain language: who's about to cancel, which classes are half empty, where revenue is coming from. You get grounded answers, shareable reports, and actions taken in seconds.

Martin Kirov co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer
Martin Kirov
A 1club gym member checking out a push notification on their phone
Industry insightsGymStarting a gymRunning a gym
June 26, 2026

Best Gym CRM Software in 2026: Top 6 Tools Compared

The best gym CRM software captures leads, automates follow-up, and shows your sales pipeline on one screen, so prospects don't slip through the cracks and members don't quietly churn. For most independent fitness businesses, the strongest 2026 option is 1club, an AI-native platform where the CRM is built into the gym management system. The right pick depends on your size, niche, and how much you market.

Martin Kirov co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer
Martin Kirov
Tennis player hitting a serve
Industry insightsRacket Sports
May 8, 2026

Best Tennis Club Management Software 2026 | Compare 6 Platforms

The best tennis club management software in 2026 depends on your club's size, budget, and how much you want to automate. Top picks: 1club (AI-native, dynamic pricing, reputation management, and you own your members and data), Playtomic (booking-network reach for padel and tennis), CourtReserve (court-booking depth for larger facilities), ClubSpark (UK LTA clubs), and EZFacility (multi-sport venues). Prioritise court-specific features, pricing transparency, and ownership of the member relationship.

Miro Miroslavov
Miro Miroslavov
Pilates studio exercise
PilatesIndustry insights
March 25, 2026

Pilates Studio Software: 5 Best Platforms Compared for 2026

ilates studio software handles class scheduling, private session booking, session pack management, automated billing, and client communication. The best option in 2026 depends on studio size: 1club for small to mid-sized studios (free up to 100 members, paid from $63/month), WellnessLiving for studios prioritising loyalty and marketing automation (~$89/month), and Mindbody for large multi-location operations (~$129/month+).

Martin Kirov co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer
Martin Kirov
Best gym management software for 2026 - comprehensive review
GymIndustry insights
December 19, 2025

Best Gym Management Software: 10 Platforms Compared for 2026

Gym management software centralizes member management, billing, scheduling, and reporting for fitness businesses in one platform. The best option in 2026 depends on your gym type: 1club for small and mid-sized gyms that want a modern system that’s easy to use, Glofox for boutique studios, Mindbody for large multi-location operators, and PushPress for CrossFit and functional training gyms. Key factors when choosing: pricing transparency, ease of setup, and whether the platform is built for your gym type or adapted from a generic tool.

Martin Kirov co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer
Martin Kirov