You may have received an email from Twilio regarding the extension of Zipwhip’s End of Life to December 1, 2023, exactly one year later than the original date. Though a cushion is always nice to have, we will remain on our current schedule for training and switching to the new platform in small groups. Stay tuned for an update on that in the coming...
Read MoreNeed a process for planning, organizing, and managing new hire training plans? Which My Gym owner/director/head trainer are you? My Gym veteran – “I’ve trained many employees throughout the years but struggle with managing too many trainees at once!”My Gym seasoned – “I need guidance to start off on the right foot with assembling and following training plans.”New or Resale My Gym – “I totally got this! Wait….how do I do this exactly?” Maybe you’re a mixed bag of all of the above! Whether this is your first rodeo or you’ve lost count with managing the training of new team members, this interactive training session is for you! Attending live is always best to consume content from our Interactive Training Meetings, but in case you miss it, we will post the recording. Who: Owners/Directors/Head Trainers When: Wednesday, October 26th, at 12:00 PM PST Where: Zoom Registration Required: Click...
Read MoreThe My Gym Operations Manual is ever changing. Pulling documents from the Operations Manual will ensure you always use the most up-to-date and accurate documents. Make sure to check out the following recent additions and updates to existing documents as well as some notable new documents too. Siblings and Friends Class DirectivesClass Descriptions for WebsiteTexting TemplatesDrop-Off and Pick-Up Policies for Drop-Off ProgramsScripts for Leads, Trials, Opt-Outs, and CancellationsLanguage, Key Phrases, and AnnouncementsTactics for Teaching Small Classes and ProgramsTactics for Teaching Large Classes and Programs And, as always, the 5-Step Training Analysis form is a valuable tool. The updated version can be completed in MGM (under Admin > Quality...
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce the Grand Opening of the Fort Mill location in South Carolina. This is the third gym for the ownership group of Joe and Kristen Lanman and Ryan Hahn. They have assembled a fantastic staff who are busy running classes and parties. Warm wishes and congratulations can be sent to...
Read MoreWe have created 8 new videos for you to use in your promotional and marketing efforts. They are loaded on YouTube and are ready for immediate use on your social channels at your discretion. These videos contain no people in masks and are in the current gym colors. We have also updated the “Join the My Gym Team” recruitment video by replacing all footage of people in masks. This first wave of videos are general promotional videos. We plan to make more-targeted videos in the next round. If you have any questions or would like to submit an idea for a future video, please email marketing@mygym.com. Videos With Voiceover: Moments that Matter at My Gym https://youtu.be/r3Pcv87-hjgJoin the My Gym Family https://youtu.be/7og7RHdoZ_ACircle Time is a Blast https://youtu.be/e93z2AohjlsWhy My Gym? https://youtu.be/lzFG3HFDx0EKids Love Learning Healthy Habits at My Gym https://youtu.be/nONVHlN9MCsCome Make Memories https://youtu.be/c9596rfPxR0 Videos Without Voiceover: Kids Have Fun and Learn New Skills https://youtu.be/Og_FJg98bvUThe Perfect Program for Your Little Ones https://youtu.be/caxzJlwlpXw Updated Recruitment Video: Have FUN at work! Join the My Gym...
Read MoreWhat makes a great T-shirt? Soft, comfortable, looks great, and fits just right! And, if you sweat while teaching classes, then a dark colored shirt is probably your favorite for hiding those marks. If this sounds intriguing to you, get right over to ShopMyGym.com and order our NEW Premium Black Staff T-Shirts! We received requests for a solid-black staff T-shirt to help disguise sweat marks, so we decided to add this shirt to the line. And, since our Premium Tri-Blend Dark Heather Charcoal Staff Tees are so popular, this shirt is a premium tri-blend as well. This tri-blend tee is one of the softest, most comfortable shirts we’ve ever made. Wear this neutral black shirt for any class, party, or event at the gym. Hide those sweat marks while you stay cool and active throughout the day! This tee is made of 50% polyester, 25% cotton, and 25% rayon. The rayon properties make it more stretchable and breathable with an enticing silk-like feel. It’s a terrific shirt and an...
Read MoreOur exciting partnership with Netflix and their kid/family-oriented programming on Netflix Jr. (CoComelon, Gabby’s Dollhouse, and Spirit Rangers) officially started yesterday, October 3, and runs through October 31, 2022. Marketing Materials By now, all gyms in the U.S. and Canada should have received and displayed your Netflix poster and front door/window cling. You should have also received 2 different sets of headbands and a hand stamp. These items are in addition to the Netflix Jr. Magazines you should have received in mid-September. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED ALL OR ANY OF THESE MATERIALS (including those gyms that have previously alerted us), PLEASE EMAIL STRATEGICPARTNERS@MYGYM.COM ASAP SO WE CAN TRACK/RESEND. The poster should be hung in your lobby, and the cling should be displayed prominently on your front lobby door/window. Feel free to use the handstamp at the end of your classes throughout the month of October and at your Halloween parties! VERY IMPORTANT: Once the poster and window cling are in place, please snap a quick picture(s) of...
Read MoreThe Zipwhip replacement—Frontline by Twilio—is almost here! We are excited to bring you the features from Zipwhip that you know and love plus many more. Frontline will be integrated with MGM and available to both domestic and international phone numbers (compatibility requirements apply). We will share more details highlighting all the new features in the next couple weeks. Demonstrations and training webinars will begin in mid-October, and the first group of early adopters will be onboarded November 1st. There is nothing for you to do at this time. We will reach out to those who expressed interest in joining the first group...
Read MoreFor Little Monsters Only! Treat your Halloween party guests to these spooky and fun My Gym-branded products, available on ShopMyGym now. Products will ship immediately! My Gym Halloween Trick-or-Treat Bag – Kids and staff will love this bag with the My Gym Halloween logo and the phrase, “Hi, hi, how do you…BOO!” It’s perfect for Halloween treats and will give My Gym great exposure as your members go from house to house on Halloween.Halloween Party Premium Gift – This bundle includes a tote bag, glow stick, and a My Gym Halloween Fun and Safety Tips card. Save 10% by purchasing these Halloween items in this bundle instead of separately.Halloween 12 oz. Plastic Stadium Cup – A popular giveaway, this cup can be stuffed with other My Gym Halloween products and goodies. The best part is that the cup will stay with them long after Halloween.Halloween Stickers, 250 per roll – Specially designed for Halloween, these stickers will make a great giveaway.Little Monsters Silicone Wristbands (Pack of 25) – Fall...
Read MoreA release that includes bug fixes and behind-the-scenes improvements is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, September 28th at 9:00 PM ET. MGM and the website will go offline for approximately 5-10 minutes.Please note that we would only schedule mid-week releases if absolutely necessary. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. As a reminder, curriculum backup files are available here. Please feel free to bookmark this link.Thank you, MGE Tech...
Read MoreMy Gym is excited to be partnering with Netflix in October to promote their kid/family-oriented programming available on Netflix Jr., specifically CoComelon, Gabby’s Dollhouse, and Spirit Rangers. The partnership will run from October 3 – October 31, 2022.In-Gym Marketing Materials ON THE WAY!Beginning this Friday, September 23rd and extending into next week, all gyms in the U.S. and Canada will be receiving a Netflix poster with hanging hardware, a front door/window cling, 2 different sets of headbands, and a hand stamp. These items are in addition to the Netflix Jr. Magazines you have already received, which you should be holding onto until distribution in October. Upon receipt and in no case later than Monday October 3rd, please hang the poster and place the cling prominently on your front lobby door/window. Feel free to use the handstamp at the end of your classes throughout the month of October. VERY IMPORTANT: Once the poster and window cling are in place, please snap a quick picture(s) of them. Please also send shots of some...
Read MoreSiblings Class? Mymo’s Mixers? What is this class, anyway?? Over the last few years, the Siblings Class has grown considerably and now – more than ever before! – many gyms are finding find that non-sibling children are just as likely to enroll in the program. As such, MGE has decided that the official class title will henceforth be Siblings & Friends. Curriculum and pertinent documents on the Operations Manual have been updated to reflect this name change, and we ask that you, too, update your class titles and descriptions accordingly. Please utilize the information found in the document “Class Descriptions for Website” – located in the Operations Manual Programs – Core subfolder. If you have been running this class as “Mymo’s Mixers” on your schedule, we ask that you change to the “Siblings and Friends” title, both to be in-line with our MGE mandate regarding Core Programs, and because “Mymo’s Mixers” is less well-understood by the uninitiated who might not know who our mascot is. Please continue to...
Read MoreWe are very sorry for the delay in the release of our My Gym Utility App. We don’t want to release until we know it is bug free and works well for our clients. We have run into issues during the year, and we are diligently working through them. Just wanted to let you know that this project is still very high on our priority list and hope to launch in the next several months. We hope that you will be pleased with the App and that it will have been worth the wait. Thank you very much for your...
Read MoreCrocs are in style and more popular than ever! To be sure your Crocs stand out from the crowd, wear our new Mymo Croc Charms! These cute and fun charms feature Mymo bringing his sweet smile to life! Simply pop in the charm on any hole on your Crocs, and it snaps right into place! The charms are made of PVC material and measure 1.2” x 1.2”. Mymo Croc Charms are perfect for kids and adults to decorate and customize their Crocs…the My Gym way! These are low priced, so you can give them away or sell at retail. Watch children’s faces light up as they walk and run with Mymo smiling big on their feet! These charms also serve as a great conversation starter that will promote your gym: “Who’s that on your Crocs?” “It’s Mymo, from My Gym!” These are sold in packs of 12 and available in the promotional products category on ShopMyGym.com. If you subscribed to receive SMG text messages, you will receive a text...
Read MoreIt’s no secret that the last couple of years have brought unique challenges to the My Gym community. We at the My Gym Foundation have been so inspired by the resilience and perseverance displayed by all of you. Your hard work and dedication prove, yet again, how strong the My Gym franchise body is. It has been so overwhelming to witness your continued outpouring of support for the My Gym Foundation in the midst of your own struggles. We cannot thank you enough for the tremendous generosity over the last two years. It means so much to us. These are crucial times for children in need, with many families having to reduce their workloads and income because of the pandemic. More than ever before, MGF has seen a higher demand for critically-needed equipment and services for children with disabilities. With the need being so extreme right now, we are excited to be kicking off the fall season with our first national fundraiser of the year, the Halloween parties. In...
Read MoreStretch to the sky! Mymo Stretchkins are back in stock on ShopMyGym! 26” Child Size Mymo Stretchkins are back in stock and available now on ShopMyGym.com! Mymo Stretchkins are the ultimate product for kids’ fitness and fun! Watch Mymo run, jump, or dance as he mimics your kiddo’s movements. The elastic straps on Mymo’s hands and feet help the lively pair move and groove together! Mymo Stretchkins are a great investment for your gym, as they can be included in your daily programming and classes. You can also sell them to gym members who wish to bring the experience home. My Gym Kids will love exploring all the ways Mymo can dance and stretch while improving their coordination skills! Mymo Stretchkins are listed in our Featured Products section on ShopMyGym.com. Click HERE to order yours...
Read MoreThe next Interactive Training Meeting is for your new teachers… YAY! All My Gymers are welcome to attend, but this content is targeted at teachers (or those training to be teachers) who have been My Gymers for under 12-ish months. We will be chatting about teaching tactics, training tips, class management strategies, and everything in between. We’ll have a Q and A session as well. Attending live is always the best way to consume content from our Interactive Training Meetings, however, as always, we will also post the recording. As our new teachers often say, “Be there or be square!” 😂 😂 😂 Who: All My Gymers (Content is targeted at My Gymers with under 12 months experience.)When: Monday, September 19, at 1:00 PM PSTWhere: ZoomRegistration Required: Click Here or copy and paste this URL in your browser:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtdu6upzwvHdHTfPahALPrB51AqWqt7C1n (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on joining the...
Read MoreBy now, all of you are enjoying the new books you received last month for the fall Mymo’s Book Corner. We’re excited to announce that My Gym will be spotlighting one featured book this September with themed My Gym class programming for Disney’s Hey Bruce. Our My Gym Programming Team has worked hard to integrate the wonderful characters from Hey Bruce into our programming from September 19th – September 25th. What better way to get kids excited about reading than introducing them to fun and exciting books in their very own My Gym class! The Strategic Partners Division would greatly appreciate any photos or videos of the programming being performed in your gym. Please email any questions to...
Read MoreThe Strategic Partners Division is in the midst of finalizing an amazing new deal for October with Netflix, one of our favorite partners. Many of you may start receiving a shipment of Netflix Magazines over the next few days. These engaging and interactive magazines will be offered to your members and guests as a free giveaway for the duration of the partnership. While the giveaway won’t happen until October, we’re writing you now because the publisher jumped the gun and mistakenly sent the magazines out much earlier than planned. Please do not distribute these until further instruction, which you will receive closer to the launch date of the partnership. If you have any questions, feel free to send them to...
Read MoreIt’s always a little bittersweet when a My Gym sells. As we say farewell and good luck to those selling, we welcome the excited new buyers with open arms. These new owners have been working incredibly hard to maintain and grow the beloved My Gym name in their communities. Welcome to the My Gym...
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce the Grand Opening of the Fisher’s Landing, WA location. This is the second gym for owner Jen Anderson-Vue. Jen and her staff started classes last week and are off to a great start. Warm wishes and congratulations can be sent to...
Read MoreHave you ever wanted to know how to do something in MGM? How to send a group text in Zipwhip? How to import a list of contacts into MGM all at the same time? We promise, you’re not the only one! Join us on Tuesday, August 30th, at 2 p.m. PDT to talk about the recently-updated MGM Tutorials. We’ll review how to find and utilize them, highlight new ones that have been added, and discuss any others you’d like to see in the future. This meeting is open to all owners, directors, and staff and will be especially helpful if you’re familiar with MGM but often find yourself asking, “How do I do…. in MGM?”. Register for this 20-30 minute interactive Zoom Meeting by clicking...
Read MoreJackpot! Thanks to everyone who participated in our ShopMyGym $25 Raffle! Those who subscribed and opted in to receive SMS (text messages) announcements, promotions, and product updates from ShopMyGym were entered to win the raffle. Here are the 3 winners! Congratulations to all! Rayna Lamberti – My Gym Henderson Diane Jackson – My Gym Virginia Beach Robert Schnoll – My Gym Chicago If you missed your chance to participate, don’t worry! We’ll be announcing more fun promotions soon on ShopMyGym....
Read MoreThe Operational To-Do List has a new location! You may now access September, and all months published in the future, in the Ongoing tab of the MGM Checklists. For operational questions, contact support@mygym.com. For technical questions, contact the Help...
Read MoreA release that includes bug fixes and behind-the-scenes improvements is scheduled for Sunday, August 21st at 9:00 PM ET. MGM and the website will go offline for approximately 5-10 minutes. Thank you,MGE Tech...
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