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3 Simple Tips to Boost your Employee and Coach Morale

July 15, 2022 by

Happy employees and coaches are key to running a successful fitness business. Work satisfaction leads to higher productivity, better attitudes, and greater results, which all contribute to a positive environment for your clients as well. Are you a fitness business owner looking for ways to boost the morale of your employees and coaches? We have compiled a list of three easy tips you can directly implement into your fitness facility:

1. Make changes when necessary

Sometimes change can be scary, but is critical for the success of your business. You should not only perform regular check-ins with your employees and coaches to make sure they are on the right track, but also observe the conditions in which they are performing at their best.

For example, if you notice Coach Sarah is much more upbeat and efficient in her 6 AM class rather than her 3 PM, it could be beneficial for her to move around on the schedule and coach more morning classes. Changes like this may seem small, but could potentially return huge benefits for your employees, your clients, and your business as a whole.

2. Provide updated tools and technology

It can be extremely frustrating for employees to work with outdated and complex technology. There are too many software tools, which can make everyone feel restricted and inefficient.

This is why it’s important to keep up to date with technology and implement not only the latest but also the most useful software tools for your business. At Wodify, we have built a customizable and easy-to-use platform that is trusted by business owners across the world. You can read more about why you should ditch the spreadsheets at your fitness business here.

3. Recognition and reward

It’s also essential for your employees to feel acknowledged and valued as working members of your fitness facility. We know you love keeping track of your clients’ class milestones, and it would be meaningful to highlight your employees’ accomplishments too. 

One way you could do this is through Wodify’s Custom Reporting feature, which could remind you when to celebrate work anniversaries and even track how many classes have been coached by each staff member. 

Overall, it’s extremely important to pay attention to your employees just as much as your clients. Each person plays a critical role in your business, and you will see positive results all-around from implementing these methods.

Want to hear more about the future of fitness technology? Take a listen to the Effort Over Everything Podcast to hear directly from our Founder & CEO, Ameet Shah.

If you are looking to be inspired by like-minded entrepreneurs, be sure to listen to Ameet on Two Brain Radio as well!

If you implement a new approach or have additional ideas/suggestions, make sure to tag us, @Wodify, so we can help spread the word to other gyms!

You can now receive exclusive Wodify updates and promotions sent directly to your phone! Text WODIFY to + 1 (844) 418-8438 to join.

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