A young woman in the middle of her online fitness class.

The Best Booking Software for Hybrid Fitness Classes

What works best for hybrid in-person and virtual fitness classes? Finding the best booking software for hybrid fitness classes comes down to one core need: managing in-person and virtual sessions in one place without creating extra admin work. In this post, we’ll look at what to consider when choosing booking […]

A fitness business owner welcomes a client with her new all-in-one business software.

The Best ShapeNet Alternative for Fitness and Wellness Businesses

If you’re searching for a ShapeNet alternative, you’re likely evaluating how well your current system supports your day-to-day operations.  Many fitness and wellness businesses using ShapeNet are considering other options. Whether you’re planning ahead, preparing for upcoming changes, or simply looking for a more advanced platform, choosing the right ShapeNet […]

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What’s the Best Triib Alternative for Your Gym or Fitness Studio?

If you’re currently using Triib by Xplor, you’ve heard the news: The platform is being phased out. Triib let customers know by email that it will wind down operations by the end of 2027.  Customers have been asked migrate to Mariana Tek or accept significantly higher monthly and payment processing fees from Triib in the meantime.  For many studio owners, this announcement raises difficult questions about cost, stability, and long-term platform fit. […]

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Behind the Build: Meet the Customers Who Shaped Release 25.70

Every WellnessLiving feature we create begins with the people who use our platform. Release 25.70 includes exciting enhancements inspired by owners who asked for better tools for managing their clients and business.  Meet the customers who helped shape Release 25.70 and learn how their feedback influenced each update.  Group bookings for friends and family  📍Appleton, WI – Visit Unleash Studio: Mind, Body, Bungee  Jen Kalz, Unleash […]

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Pilates Booking Software: How to Streamline Your Scheduling

As a Pilates studio owner, you already know that your passion is teaching, helping clients find their power, strength, and mind-body connection. But what often ends up consuming your time is the endless cycle of admin work: answering booking requests, chasing payments, managing waitlists, and coordinating multiple instructor schedules.  This is […]

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Who Can Own or Open a Medical Spa?

Opening a medical spa and offering treatments like injectables, lasers, or other advanced cosmetic procedures sounds exciting. But it also raises a question many prospective owners overlook: Who can legally own or open a medical spa?  Laws vary widely across the U.S., and understanding them before you plan a business […]