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Your Gym Is Losing £2,000+ Every Month to Failed Payments — Here’s How to Get It Back
Industry Insights

Your Gym Is Losing £2,000+ Every Month to Failed Payments — Here’s How to Get It Back

Failed Direct Debits are the most overlooked revenue leak in fitness businesses. This is what’s causing them, what they’re costing you, and how automated recovery changes the maths entirely.

Mar 3, 2026
9 min read
Why Your Gym Needs Its Own App (Not a Marketplace Listing)
Strategy

Why Your Gym Needs Its Own App (Not a Marketplace Listing)

Being on a marketplace platform feels like growth — until you realise you’re building someone else’s brand, competing with your neighbours, and paying for the privilege. Here’s the case for owning your own digital presence.

Mar 1, 2026
10 min read
Running Fitness Ads on Instagram: A 2026 Guide
Experience

Running Fitness Ads on Instagram: A 2026 Guide

Learn the latest strategies for high-converting Instagram ads in the fitness industry. From creative testing to audience targeting.

Feb 18, 2026
10 min read
How to Start an MMA Gym: Step-By-Step Guide for Coaches
Growth

How to Start an MMA Gym: Step-By-Step Guide for Coaches

From finding the right location to getting insurance and equipment. A complete guide for aspiring gym owners.

Feb 15, 2026
15 min read
Why 500+ Gyms Switched from Mindbody to evolv. in 2025
Industry Insights

Why 500+ Gyms Switched from Mindbody to evolv. in 2025

The fitness industry is shifting. Gym owners are realizing that being a listing in a marketplace isn't the same as owning their brand.

Feb 15, 2026
8 min read
The Complete Guide to Direct Debit Payment Recovery
Best Practices

The Complete Guide to Direct Debit Payment Recovery

Failed payments cost gyms thousands each month. Learn how to achieve 99% recovery rates with automated retry logic.

Feb 12, 2026
6 min read

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