Can You Bring A Guest To The Gym With You?
Walking into the gym for the first time can feel like stepping into a completely different world. Rows of machines,…
Can You Train Barefoot At The Gym?
In most gyms, no—you’re not allowed to train barefoot. The majority of commercial gyms require members to wear suitable footwear…
Do Gyms Check ID When You Sign Up?
Joining a gym should be straightforward, but if you’ve never done it before it’s normal to wonder what the sign-up…
Can You Ask For Advice At The Gym?
Most people know they’re allowed to talk to other people at the gym. Even ask for advice. What’s less obvious…
What Your Gym Is (and Isn’t) Liable For: Know Your Rights as a Member
When you sign up for a gym membership, you’re trusting that the place you train will be safe, well-maintained, and…
Spotter Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts of Asking for Help at the Gym
If you’ve ever found yourself lying under a loaded barbell mid-bench press thinking, “This might’ve been a mistake,” you’re not…
The Real Difference Between Budget and Premium Gyms in the UK
If you’ve ever debated whether to stick with a budget gym or fork out for a premium membership, you’re not…
Simple Guide on How to Become a Personal Trainer
I have been in the fitness industry for years, and I can tell you that becoming a personal trainer is…
Improve Retention: Understand Why Clients Cancel Gym Memberships and Classes
No one likes a quitter, especially not the gym or PT who is losing a paying customer! I get it,…
How to Cancel a PureGym Membership (or Freeze it Temporarily)
Remember the old days when cancelling a gym membership required more mental fortitude than getting through a 6am body conditioning…