1club blog

Gym and studio management tips & trends, delivered

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
AllGrowing a gymGymIndustry insightsMartial artsPadelPilatesRacket SportsRunning a gymStarting a gymTennis ClubYoga
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
Gym owner looking at 1club member retention data
Running a gymGymYogaMartial artsPilatesRacket Sports
July 10, 2026

How to Improve Gym Member Retention in 2026

To improve gym member retention, focus on the first 90 days, when most members decide whether to stay. Onboard everyone with a clear plan, track attendance to spot who's drifting, and reach out before they cancel. Build community through group classes and milestones, keep billing reliable so payments don't fail silently, and act on feedback. Small, well-timed touches keep members coming back.

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

We use essential cookies to run 1club and, with your consent, analytics and marketing cookies. .