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Cheaper alternatives to MindBody

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Is MindBody starting to cause a strain on your budget? Are you looking for alternatives to manage your bookings, members, and packages? If MindBody just does not seem to be the right fit of a booking solution for you, or it’s hefty fees are getting a bit too much, we give you a rundown on some cheaper alternatives to MindBody that you can consider! vibefam vibefam is a Singapore-based booking solution targeted at boutique fitness studios with clients from SG and HK onboard, with one of the most affordable plans starting at S$59/month. vibefam’s front-end interface is a mobile application while the back-end interface is on the web. This booking solution has a user-friendly interface that is intuitive and easy to understand which is one of its main benefits apart from the affordable costs. The platform allows for 1-1 private appointment and group classes as well as keeping track of bookings, members, instructors payroll, sales and revenue. The system also generates dashboards on the anal...

Where can I rent a yoga studio by the hour in Singapore?

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In one of our past blog posts, we talked about some of the outdoor spaces in Singapore that you can rent for free to conduct your fitness classes at. In today’s post, we take it indoors. We give you the lowdown on where you can rent a yoga studio by the hour in Singapore! GetSpaces GetSpaces got you covered for rental of event space by the hour. From meetings, workshops to dance or yoga, they have a wide range of venues for different activities. You can filter the search by Date, Price Range, Number of Pax, Type of Space, Amenities Available and Nearest Mrt. You can also chat with hosts on the platform to directly find out more about your space. GetSpaces have a mobile application as well! Their spaces range from anywhere between $3.50/h to $900/h. Choose Yoga in the drop down menu for activity and begin your search for the right studio for you. As there is a specific Yoga category on this platform, there are tons of suitable yoga studios for rental on GetSpaces. For yoga specific stu...

What are some of the best post-workout snacks?

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Consuming the right amount of nutrients post work-out is extremely important as studies have shown that there is a window after you exercise that your body absorbance level towards nutrients is the highest. Hence, we should make use of that window to maximize the benefits derived from our work-out session. In this blogpost, we compile some of the best post work-out snacks for you categorised by different taste buds! First, let us understand what our body needs to consume and why. When we work out, your muscles use up your body’s glycogen. According to an article by Healthline , glycogen is our body’s preferred fuel source especially for high-intensity workouts. Hence, at the end of your workout, it would make sense for us to consume the right nutrients that allow our bodies to rebuild their glycogen stores. Consuming a ratio of 3 to 1 (carbs to protein) is a practical way to achieve this. Let’s take a look at some Savoury and Sweet post-workout snack ideas that incorporate healthy carb...

Pricing your fitness package in Singapore

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Adopting the right pricing strategy is instrumental to the success of your fitness business. One way to ascertain the value that you are providing, is to benchmark against similar offerings by other businesses and studios, to understand how they are pricing their fitness trials classes and packages. You might be wondering, how much do other studios price their packages? In today’s blogpost we break it down for you. To put out a disclaimer: the prices we have listed below are referenced to some of the clients on our vibefam app as well as other studios in Singapore. Ultimately, prices reflect the value that your business brings to your members, so while a benchmark may be useful for reference, it is critical to find the sweet spot that reflects the value of your service. Trials Trials are single classes or small package classes for first-time students of a studio/instructor where they do not have to sign up as a member. The pricing of trials is important as attracting students to trials...