{"id":21475,"date":"2024-07-29T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T13:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/blog\/?p=21475"},"modified":"2026-08-19T20:58:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T00:58:31","slug":"essential-steps-to-adding-an-open-gym-model-to-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/blog\/essential-steps-to-adding-an-open-gym-model-to-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Steps to Adding an Open Gym Model to Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Adding Open Gym Hours to your business can be a profitable way to give clients access to your space during quieter hours of the day. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/blog\/case-study-stay-gold-fitness-revolutionizing-gym-access-with-an-open-gym-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In an earlier blog post<\/a>, we met Joel Tellier from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staygold.fit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stay Gold Fitness<\/a> in Toronto, who successfully incorporates Open Gym Hours into his diverse and vibrant fitness center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re thinking of incorporating Open Gym Hours as an additional revenue stream, here are some essential things to consider, including a few pro tips from Joel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><div class=\"custom-yoast-toc-title\">3 Phases to Open Gym Success <\/div><ul><li><a href=\"#h-phase-1-plan\" data-level=\"2\">Phase 1 &#8211; Plan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-phase-2-implement-and-administrate\" data-level=\"2\">Phase 2 \u2013 Implement and Administrate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-phase-3-evaluate-and-iterate\" data-level=\"2\">Phase 3 \u2013 Evaluate and Iterate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-turning-open-gym-hours-into-a-repeatable-system\" data-level=\"2\">Turning Open Gym Hours Into a Repeatable System<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-open-gym-model-and-gym-management-faqs\" data-level=\"2\">Open Gym Model and Gym Management FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-phase-1-plan\">Phase 1 &#8211; Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-assess-and-document-client-demand\">Assess and Document Client Demand<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Gauge your clients&#8217; interest and willingness to pay for open gym offerings. Talk to customers informally or conduct a survey to gather insights. Analyze your existing space utilization to ensure there is adequate demand. Weigh the potential for these offerings to cannibalize your other services and adjust your strategy accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-research-regulations-and-ensure-compliance\">Research Regulations and Ensure Compliance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Investigate local regulations and requirements for running an open gym, including safety and insurance considerations. Ensure compliance with all health and safety guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Stay Gold Pro Tip:<\/em><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/features\/forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create a robust waiver<\/a> and consult with a lawyer to cover all your legal bases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-assess-and-document-available-business-assets-and-resources\">Assess and Document Available Business Assets and Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Inventory your current equipment and facilities to determine which ones you want to make available for open gym hours. Identify any additional resources or equipment needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Stay Gold Pro Tips:<\/em> <\/strong>Anticipate the maximum number and type of concurrent users to ensure you have the appropriate equipment. Be mindful of space usage and provide general guidance to prevent overcrowding. Stay Gold Fitness has 10 zones but only offers 8 bookable spots to avoid maxing out the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-determine-pricing-model-for-open-gym-hours\">Determine Pricing Model for Open Gym Hours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Develop a competitive and sustainable pricing model. Consider various membership tiers, pay-as-you-go options, or bundled packages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Stay Gold Pro Tip:<\/em><\/strong> Research hourly rental fees for personal trainer space and set a price point about 50-65% less than competitors. As demand grows, you can increase your rates. Consider open gym hours for personal trainers who want to bring their clients in. Charge different rates but ensure they adhere to the same rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-set-sales-goals-for-open-gym-hours\">Set Sales Goals for Open Gym Hours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Establish clear, measurable sales goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) for open gym hours. Evaluate expenses and determine how many memberships you need to sell to make it worthwhile. Streamline or eliminate staffing needs during open gym hours to minimize additional costs. Implement an automated process, such as a door access system linked to your scheduling software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-create-rules-and-accountability-for-open-gym-hours\">Create Rules and Accountability for Open Gym Hours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Develop comprehensive rules and guidelines for open gym usage, including safety protocols, equipment usage, and member behavior. Ensure these rules are clear and easily accessible to members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Stay Gold Pro Tips:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place lines on the floor delineating the zones members have signed up to use. When clients register, send them a follow-up email recapping the waiver agreement and providing relevant information such as their personal door code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create accountability for clients to tidy the space when they are finished and\/or allow a buffer time between open access and classes so that staff can tidy before their class starts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement video surveillance if staff are not present during open gym hours. This provides an extra measure of security and accountability, and discourages abuse of the system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-phase-2-implement-and-administrate\">Phase 2 \u2013 Implement and Administrate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plot-availability-into-schedule\">Plot Availability into Schedule<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrate open gym hours into the existing class and training schedules, ensuring there is no overlap or conflict with other activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-set-up-booking-and-point-of-sale-for-open-gym-hours\">Set Up Booking and Point of Sale for Open Gym Hours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Implement a booking system that allows members to reserve open gym time slots. Ensure the point of sale (POS) system can handle open gym transactions seamlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enable-recurring-bookings-and-payments\">Enable Recurring Bookings and Payments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Set up options for recurring bookings and automated payments to simplify the process for regular users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Stay Gold Pro Tip:<\/em><\/strong> For business and security reasons, Stay Gold Fitness only sells monthly memberships for Open Gym hours on their website. They allow drop-ins on a case-by-case basis, but these must be arranged by contacting the gym.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inform-clients-about-availability\">Inform Clients About Availability<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Announce the launch of open gym hours through various channels, including email, social media, and in-studio signage. Provide clear instructions on how to book and pay for open gym time. Encourage word-of-mouth referrals by implementing a rewards program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-grant-facility-access-privileges-to-paying-clients\">Grant Facility Access Privileges to Paying Clients<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Issue access cards or codes to clients who have paid for open gym hours. Ensure access control systems are updated and functional. Consider implementing an automated system that grants and revokes access based on a client\u2019s payment status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-phase-3-evaluate-and-iterate\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">Phase 3 \u2013 Evaluate and Iterate<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-evaluate-actual-sales-against-sales-goals\">Evaluate Actual Sales Against Sales Goals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Regularly review sales data and compare it against the initial goals set. Identify trends and patterns in open gym usage to understand what\u2019s working and what needs adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-find-ways-to-streamline-processes-and-costs\">Find Ways to Streamline Processes and Costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuously look for opportunities to improve your margins by implementing additional automation and optimizing staff schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-solicit-customer-feedback\">Solicit Customer Feedback<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Gather feedback from members through surveys, suggestion boxes, or direct communication. Use this feedback to identify areas for improvement and ensure member needs are being met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-revoke-facility-access-as-needed\">Revoke Facility Access as Needed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Monitor member accounts for unpaid balances and promptly revoke access for those with outstanding payments. Ensure this process is communicated clearly to members to avoid confusion and maintain transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adjust-strategy-as-needed\">Adjust Strategy as Needed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on sales data and customer feedback, make necessary adjustments to the open gym hours, pricing, or rules. Stay flexible and responsive to member needs and preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Stay Gold Pro Tips:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Curate your culture to ensure it reflects what you want and attracts your target customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuously look for opportunities to improve your margins by streamlining and automating your business model.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-turning-open-gym-hours-into-a-repeatable-system\">Turning Open Gym Hours Into a Repeatable System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Open Gym Hours work best when the plan you build in Phase 1 is backed by tools that run it automatically in Phase 2 and 3. A few pieces of the WellnessLiving platform map directly onto the steps above:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/features\/online-booking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Online<\/a><\/strong> lets clients reserve their own open gym time slots without a staff member manning the desk \u2014 the same self-service booking Stay Gold Fitness relies on to fill zones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/features\/forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forms<\/a><\/strong> covers the waiver Joel recommends creating before you ever open the doors, collected digitally and tied to each client&#8217;s profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/features\/payments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Payments \/ POS<\/a><\/strong> handles the membership tiers, pay-as-you-go pricing, and recurring billing you&#8217;ll set once your pricing model is locked in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/features\/manage-clients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Client Management<\/a><\/strong> keeps waiver status, payment history, and access privileges in one profile, so revoking or granting facility access is a lookup, not a spreadsheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/features\/brivo-door\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Door Access<\/a><\/strong> connects that same client profile to a physical door, automating the access-and-revoke process Phase 2 and Phase 3 both depend on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan the model, then let the platform run it \u2014 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/gym\/software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book a demo to see how Open Gym Hours fit into your existing WellnessLiving setup.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-open-gym-model-and-gym-management-faqs\">Open Gym Model and Gym Management FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"hfaqwrapper\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" >\n\t<!-- no name title displayed -->\n<ul id=\"hfaqgroup-0\" class=\"hfaqlist\" data-hfaq-style=\"style3\" data-hfaq-type=\"accordion\" data-hfaq-icon-pos=\"left\" data-hfaq-icon=\"3\" data-hfaq-behavior=\"none\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq\" data-hfaq-state=\"expanded\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__question\" id=\"essential-steps-to-adding-an-open-gym-model-to-your-business-what-is-an-open-gym-model\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__icon\" style=\"height: 18px; width: 18px;\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <svg class=\"hfaq__iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#1a1a1a\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <svg class=\"hfaq__iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#ccc\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hfaq__text\" itemprop=\"name\">What is an open gym model?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__answercontent\" itemprop=\"text\"><p>An open gym model gives members access to a fitness facility during designated hours without requiring them to attend a scheduled class or personal training session. It can help gyms generate additional revenue from otherwise underused space and equipment. Businesses can offer open gym access through memberships, packages, or pay-as-you-go pricing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq\" data-hfaq-state=\"closed\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__question\" id=\"essential-steps-to-adding-an-open-gym-model-to-your-business-how-can-a-gym-make-open-gym-hours-profitable\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__icon\" style=\"height: 18px; width: 18px;\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <svg class=\"hfaq__iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#1a1a1a\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <svg class=\"hfaq__iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#ccc\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hfaq__text\" itemprop=\"name\">How can a gym make open gym hours profitable?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__answercontent\" itemprop=\"text\"><p>Start by assessing client demand, available capacity, operating costs, and competitive pricing. Establish clear sales goals and calculate how many memberships or bookings you need to cover expenses and generate a return. Automation can further improve margins by reducing the staffing required during open gym periods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq\" data-hfaq-state=\"closed\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__question\" id=\"essential-steps-to-adding-an-open-gym-model-to-your-business-how-should-gyms-price-open-gym-memberships\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__icon\" style=\"height: 18px; width: 18px;\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <svg class=\"hfaq__iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#1a1a1a\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <svg class=\"hfaq__iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#ccc\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hfaq__text\" itemprop=\"name\">How should gyms price open gym memberships?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__answercontent\" itemprop=\"text\"><p>Pricing should reflect local competition, operating costs, available equipment, and client demand. Gyms can offer monthly memberships, pay-as-you-go access, or bundled packages depending on their business model. The article also suggests considering separate pricing for personal trainers who want to use the facility with their own clients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq\" data-hfaq-state=\"closed\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__question\" id=\"essential-steps-to-adding-an-open-gym-model-to-your-business-what-technology-do-you-need-to-run-an-open-gym\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__icon\" style=\"height: 18px; width: 18px;\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <svg class=\"hfaq__iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#1a1a1a\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <svg class=\"hfaq__iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#ccc\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hfaq__text\" itemprop=\"name\">What technology do you need to run an open gym?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__answercontent\" itemprop=\"text\"><p>A strong setup should include online booking, recurring payments, scheduling, and secure facility access. Connecting door access with gym management software can help automate entry for eligible paying members and revoke access when necessary. This reduces manual administration while making an open gym model easier to scale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq\" data-hfaq-state=\"closed\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__question\" id=\"essential-steps-to-adding-an-open-gym-model-to-your-business-how-can-gyms-manage-open-gym-capacity-and-safety\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__icon\" style=\"height: 18px; width: 18px;\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <svg class=\"hfaq__iconplus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#1a1a1a\" d=\"M18 10h-4V6h-4v4H6v4h4v4h4v-4h4\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <svg class=\"hfaq__iconminus\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"#ccc\" d=\"M6 10h12v4H6z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hfaq__text\" itemprop=\"name\">How can gyms manage open gym capacity and safety?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hfaq__answercontent\" itemprop=\"text\"><p>Set clear capacity limits based on available space and equipment rather than filling the facility to its maximum physical capacity. Establish rules for equipment use, cleaning, safety, and member behavior, and require appropriate waivers. The article also recommends considering surveillance and automated access controls when open gym hours are unstaffed.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adding Open Gym Hours to your business can be a profitable way to give clients access to your space during quieter hours of the day. 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