Afrexai Gym Fitness

# Gym & Fitness Studio Operations

Run a profitable gym or fitness studio. Covers membership pricing, retention, staffing, equipment lifecycle, class scheduling, and growth.

## Membership Pricing (2026 US Market)

### Monthly Membership Tiers
| Tier | Price Range | What's Included |
|------|------------|-----------------|
| Budget/HVLP | $10-30/mo | Basic floor access, limited hours |
| Mid-Range | $40-80/mo | Full access, group classes, locker |
| Premium | $90-150/mo | All access + PT sessions, sauna, towel service |
| Boutique/Studio | $150-300/mo | Specialized (CrossFit, yoga, Pilates, boxing) |

### Revenue Mix Targets
- Membership dues: 60-70% of revenue
- Personal training: 15-20%
- Retail/supplements: 5-8%
- Classes/workshops: 5-10%
- Other (rentals, tanning, childcare): 3-5%

### Key Metrics
- Revenue per square foot: $30-60/sqft/year (good), $60+/sqft/year (excellent)
- Revenue per member: $55-75/mo average across all spend
- Member acquisition cost: $50-150 (digital), $200-400 (traditional)
- Lifetime value target: 10x acquisition cost minimum

## Member Retention

### Churn Benchmarks
- Industry average: 30-50% annual attrition
- Well-run gym: 20-30% annual
- Best in class: <20% annual
- First 90 days = make or break (50%+ of cancellations happen here)

### Retention Playbook
1. **Onboarding sequence** — Day 1 orientation, Day 3 check-in, Day 7 class invite, Day 14 PT intro, Day 30 progress review
2. **Usage tracking** — Flag members with <4 visits/month. Trigger outreach at 2 weeks no-show.
3. **Community** — Challenges, social events, member spotlights. Members with 2+ gym friends churn 50% less.
4. **Freeze vs cancel** — Always offer freeze ($10-15/mo hold fee) before accepting cancellation.
5. **Annual prepay discount** — 15-20% off locks in commitment. Offer at 6-month mark.
6. **Win-back campaigns** — 60 days post-cancel: "We miss you" offer. 30% conversion rate typical.

## Staffing

### Roles & Compensation (US 2026)
| Role | Hourly/Salary | Not...

# Gym & Fitness Studio Operations

Everything you need to run a profitable gym or fitness studio — membership pricing, retention playbooks, staffing benchmarks, equipment lifecycle, class scheduling, compliance, and a 4-phase growth plan.

Built for AI agents managing gym and fitness studio operations.

## What's Inside

- **Membership pricing** — 4 tiers with 2026 US market rates, revenue mix targets, key metrics
- **Retention system** — Onboarding sequences, churn benchmarks, usage tracking triggers, win-back campaigns
- **Staffing guide** — Compensation ranges for every role, staffing ratios, contractor vs employee breakdown
- **Equipment & facility** — Buildout budgets, maintenance schedules, lifecycle planning, must-have lists
- **Class scheduling** — Peak optimization, fill rate targets, instructor tracking, demand-ranked class types
- **Compliance** — Insurance requirements, AED/CPR mandates, ADA, waivers, safety standards
- **Growth playbook** — 4 phases from pre-sale launch to multi-location scaling
- **Financial benchmarks** — Healthy P&L percentages, break-even formula, profit margin targets

## Usage

Install via ClawHub and reference in your agent's context. The skill provides operational data your agent needs to answer questions about gym management, pricing decisions, staffing plans, and growth strategy.

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