Emerging Trends & Innovations in Fitness

For boutique fitness studio owners, sometimes you’re so deep in the weeds with sales, marketing and operations that you miss the big picture of what’s happening in the industry.

So step out for a moment to look at the landscape with Coaches Rachel Prairie and Conor McGarry in Episode 658: Emerging Trends & Innovations in Fitness.

Follow the leaders: Pilates and strength are top trends in 2025
Go virtual: consumers want digital on-demand and livestream classes
Custom fit: personalized instruction and options drive loyalty
Welcome wellness: recovery products and services are hot
Cultivate community: people crave connection and belonging

Assess your current offerings, evaluate the opportunities and align new products and services with your brand. Episode 658 gets your wheels turning.

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

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