Owner stories
Short, practical pieces about the decisions gym owners face: what to buy, what to move, what to do about the 5:30pm crush. Examples are labelled as illustrative unless a gym is named. Gym spotlights are listed here too. For profiles only, see the Gym spotlight page.
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The January rush: which equipment jams first, and how to plan for it now
2026-11-11
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The cardio lease is up: renew, swap or shrink the row?
2026-11-10
Spotlight · Powell, Tennessee
Why a Tennessee couple spent $350,000 refitting a 15-year-old gym
2026-11-10
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Buying a gym: the floor questions to ask before you sign
2026-11-10
Spotlight · Burford, Ontario
How a Burford trainer took over the gym she already worked in
2026-11-10