Posted by on Nov 22, 2016 in Products | 0 comments

Now Kids Can Wear Socks at My Gym!

As you know, since My Gym first opened its doors many years ago, one of the rules has been that kids must go barefoot on the floor.  However, times have changed, grip sock technology has advanced and, after careful consideration, MGE has decided to let kids have the option to wear approved socks on the floor. Why did MGE consider changing the barefoot/sock policy? MGE considered several factors while evaluating this change: Some parents want their kids to wear socks for health, safety, and comfort (including warmth during cold weather). Some gyms want the option to let kids wear socks. Some kids want to wear socks. Socks have effective grips that enable kids to safely and properly participate in My Gym activities. Gyms will earn more profit by selling socks for classes and parties (for use during the party and as favors). When sock sales volume is high enough, MGE can make My Gym branded grip socks, which will be effective marketing and branding tools for gyms. What was...

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Posted by on Nov 22, 2016 in General | 0 comments

Grand Openings

This Thanksgiving season we are extremely thankful and excited to announce a number of grand openings across North America.  On November 4th, we added two My Gyms to our growing family.  Alyse and Ed Rudin opened their third location in New Providence, NJ.  At the same time, Itohan Orumwense opened her doors in Ottawa, ON.  Both locations just completed their first week of classes and are happily serving their communities. Weiwei Xiang opened her doors on November 18th in Richmond, BC.  She just completed an extremely busy first weekend and is looking forward to more of the same this weekend. Warm wishes and congratulations can be sent to all at newprovidence@mygym.com, ottawa@mygym.com, and...

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Posted by on Nov 22, 2016 in General | 0 comments

We are grateful for My Gym Mechanicsburg!

There are so many reasons to be thankful this season, and this year we have a special one.  We recently ran a contest on our Facebook page asking members to tag their My Gym, and we were overcome with the multitude of loving and positive comments.  ALL My Gyms came out winners, and the beautiful observations have our hearts running over with gratitude. We’re excited to announce our lucky winner; sincere congratulations go to My Gym Mechanicsburg!  So many other gyms had an outpouring of positive messages and comments, and you can read them yourself if you need an extra reason to smile today.  A huge thank you goes to the staff at My Gym Mechanicsburg who will receive a set of new hoodies to keep them warm this winter. We want to thank every single gym and member who entered this contest.  We wish we could celebrate each of you publicly, but the comment thread on our Facebook page has done that for us.  Be sure to go...

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Posted by on Nov 22, 2016 in Products, Support & Programming | 0 comments

Don’t forget to order your Dome Cones

Dome Cones will be in our programming December 19th and moving forward. We introduced the new Dome Cones at conference this past summer. You would order these through S&S Worldwide. Enter your MG email address at checkout to receive MGE pricing. Alternatively, you can call to place your order by phone, 1-800-288-9941. The item number is #W7487, http://www.ssww.com/item/spectrum-dome-cones-W7487/. The price is $29.96, and we will be using these for parent shares, manips, relays, games, and much more! There are 36 in a set, and storage is really...

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Posted by on Nov 18, 2016 in Support & Programming | 0 comments

Buildings Blocks: New Materials!

’Tis the season for gift giving, and we’re excited to gift you all with new Building Blocks materials!  (We know, we know… Some of you were hoping for a pony.  But this is still a good consolation prize!) In addition to our helpful new “Building Blocks: At a Glance” chart, we’ve created alternate versions of the Skill and Development Sheets for Terrific Tots, Mighty Mites, Whiz Kids, and Champions.  The new alternate S&D sheets are evergreen; they don’t pertain to any specific block, group of blocks, or cycle, much like the sheets for the younger classes.  As such, they’re the perfect complement to your Building Blocks Developmental Index and other marketing materials.  Simply print out a sufficient number of copies for each age group and have them ready to hand out to inquiries, trials, and participants at events. The “At a Glance” chart, however, is not meant for public consumption.  Instead, it is designed to help you stay up to date with all of the cycles for the 2017...

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Posted by on Nov 16, 2016 in Marketing | 0 comments

2017 Marketing – New Year Campaign Materials Are Ready!

The New Year is quickly approaching, and that means it’s time to prepare for the first marketing campaign of 2017. This campaign should be used in January and February. To help you execute the themed campaign in your own gym(s), the following are ready for you to access: Marketing Materials Package (Operations Manual > Marketing Manual > 2017 Marketing or search “NCNY17”) The January 2017 Marketing Materials package is available as a zip file on the Operations Manual. Just download one file and you’ll have a completely organized package that includes digital artwork, social media promotional copy and profile pictures, press release and article templates, planning lists, and more! Web Splash Page (Edit Website > Gym Information > Special Offers) Access, customize, and activate your campaign splash page to link to your New Year Campaign web article. Exact Target Emails Campaign-themed global email options (Global Emails > Campaigns) The multi-event promotion global email is a versatile format to help reduce the use of single subject email sends. Mymo’s Memos...

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Posted by on Nov 15, 2016 in Marketing | 0 comments

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Marketing

Black Friday (November 25) and Cyber Monday (November 28) are approaching. Now is a great time to plan for your promotions and implementation. These promotions are typically promoted online through Social Media, franchisee websites, and targeted email sends. For the best results, we suggest specifically targeting your Leads (not currently enrolled families) with the enrollment promotions. Utilize the Client Interface Promo Codes in MGM along with the available marketing materials to plan exciting specials! Available Marketing Materials for Black Friday and Cyber Monday Global Emails (generic emails for you to customize with your own message and offer) located in Exact Target > Global Emails > Holiday & Seasonal Black Friday Special Cyber Monday Special Additional headers are available to use for Small Business Saturday and Giving Tuesday if needed. Digital Elements Digital ads for Black Friday and Cyber Monday are available and located on the extranet > My Gym Marketing Library > Digital Artwork > Digital Artwork – Seasonal. For more information on how to use digital artwork, refer...

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Posted by on Nov 15, 2016 in Products | 0 comments

Order Your My Gym Holiday Promotional Products and Gifts Now

Promote your gym and spread My Gym holiday cheer to members, friends, and family with My Gym branded products.  Here are just a few ideas. Promotional Products – Fun, engaging, and cost-effective promotional tools: Mymo Holiday Stickers – Give to members around the holidays and put them on wrapped gifts Magnetic Photo Frame – Give away with a photo from Cookies or Cocoa with Santa 5” Vinyl Spike Ball – Give away this fun, cost-effective promotional product/gift Retail Products – Earn additional revenue and promote your gym with My Gym branded retail items. For a limited time, save 20% on these excellent holiday gifts: My Gym & Melissa & Doug Mymo Time! Wooden Stamp Set My Gym & Melissa & Doug Learning Mats Mymo Plush Hand Puppet Mymo Plush Doll Mymo Stretchkins (26 inch only) – *Save 10%* All of these products are now available on ShopMyGym.com along with many other holiday items.  Look for them in the Holiday & New Year’s category.  The holidays will be here before...

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Posted by on Nov 14, 2016 in Marketing | 0 comments

Culturelle Sampling Program

My Gym Enterprises has recently entered into a sampling program with Culturelle, makers of Children’s probiotics. Click here for more information about Culturelle. Beginning this week, each gym in the U.S. will receive a free shipment containing 75 samples that include a money saving coupon. The samples should be made available to all customers who wish to take one through December 31, 2016 or until supplies are gone, whichever occurs first. Additionally, the shipments will include a table sign and a pad of 4×5” cards for a contest that consumers can enter. If you have any questions, please contact...

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Posted by on Nov 14, 2016 in General | 0 comments

Club My Gym Update

Since our last communication, many intensive meetings have taken place regarding Club My Gym, our dynamic exercise-based preschool video content. As you know, the original plan was to launch Club My Gym as an added value extension of the My Gym program for preschool aged members. Our plan was to encourage participating gyms to justify and implement a price increase based in part on the added value of the Club My Gym curriculum. After our town hall meeting, MGE took the concerns raised by several franchisees to heart. We included those concerns and other data in our discussions with our marketing consultants at Plush Digital, and came away with the following adjusted proposed game plan. Club My Gym will be housed on YouTube rather than a paid web platform. As a result, there will be no immediate cost to franchisees. The content will be edited to create “bite-sized” (30 second – 2 minute) versions of exercise-related content. This content will be multi-purposed for viewing on YouTube, social media posts,...

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Posted by on Nov 11, 2016 in Technology | 0 comments

New Functionality in MGM Launching 11/15/16

We are excited to be launching new functionality as part of a continued effort to make MGM the best enterprise software for My Gym owners. Per our normal protocol, we have tested the enhancements thoroughly with many individuals and do not anticipate any glitches. As always with any release, we will be monitoring the system 24/7 to ensure a smooth launch. Guides and tutorials will be available in the MGM Help Desk for the items below ahead of the launch. If you have any questions regarding these enhancements, please feel free to contact Mae Perez at mperez@mygym.com. New Features… Additional Credit Cards for Families Customers can now store multiple credit cards on their accounts. Customers have access to their stored credit cards in their client interface, and gyms will be able to manage credit cards in the Billing section of family accounts. Key notes: The primary card on file will always be used for recurring payments (for all children on account), even if an additional card was used to...

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Posted by on Nov 11, 2016 in Marketing | 0 comments

Correction – Honest Company November Codes

There were some errors in the spreadsheet with the November Coupon Codes for the Honest Company that was issued earlier this month. Please click here to find the corrected November Coupon Codes. Each code may be used only once, so be sure to use the code assigned to your gym. You can purchase anything from Honest.com with this code. Honest offers a wide variety of products, including cleaning supplies, personal care, diapers, vitamins, and more. +++++++++++++++++ ORIGINAL UPDATE As part of our ongoing partnership, each gym will receive a monthly code good for $50 off a purchase of $200 or more. Each code may be used only once, so be sure to use the code assigned to your gym. We are tracking the redemptions and randomly choosing a winner each month to receive a $50 credit toward a purchase at ShopMyGym.com. You can purchase anything from Honest.com with this code. Honest offers a wide variety of products, including cleaning supplies, personal care, diapers, vitamins, and...

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Posted by on Nov 8, 2016 in Support & Programming | 0 comments

Training Seminar 2017

Save the date for Training Seminar 2017!  This event happens biennially (every 2 years) and gives My Gym Owners, Directors, and Teachers an invaluable experience in hands-on training, idea shares, and system implementation from both MGE and our family of My Gym Franchisees.  Training Seminar always proves to be not only a great training experience but also a very motivational one for staff.  This is a DO NOT MISS event!  The dates and locations are listed below so you can begin to plan accordingly. Mark Your Calendars!  Northeast Training Seminar, May 5 – 6, 2017 My Gym Dobbs Ferry, NY  Midwest Training Seminar, June 2 – 3, 2017 My Gym Aurora, IL  South Training Seminar, June 9 – 10, 2017 My Gym Boynton Beach, FL  West Training Seminar, July 21 – July 22, 2017 Pasadena, CA  Who should attend? Training Seminars will be geared toward owners, directors, and key employees.  In order to make sure everyone receives the appropriate attention, the employees you bring to seminar must be truly...

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Posted by on Nov 7, 2016 in Support & Programming | 0 comments

Web-Based Curriculum Update

The first week of our new digital curriculum is in the books, and we are happy to hear how helpful it has been to both new and veteran teachers to have an interactive platform for reviewing programming. Since the launch, we have added a couple of new features: Landing page with links to “at a glance” and individual age group pages: “Jump to…” dropdown menu within age group pages for quick navigation: Improved print output of “at a glance” page After the launch, we saw how important it was for many gyms to have a neatly printed version of the “at a glance” or “preview” page. Prior to our fix, some age groups might have spilled over to the next page, which was not ideal. We have fixed it so that all age groups now print on one page each (with the exception of Cardio Kids which prints out on two). Click here for a short video that highlights all of web-based curriculum’s great features. If you have any...

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Posted by on Nov 4, 2016 in Products | 0 comments

New Special Order Fleece Pullovers – The Perfect Holiday Gift!

ShopMyGym has amazing new fleece pullovers that make the perfect holiday gift.  These super soft, comfortable and stylish fleece pullovers come in men’s and ladies’ styles with a 1/4-zip or hood.  Several fun and appealing colors are available.  These pullovers will be embroidered with a white My Gym logo on the left chest (although the photos above and on ShopMyGym.com show silkscreened logos). We plan to carry some of the styles and colors as stock items in the future.  However, for now, they’re available only by special order so we can offer you a greater number of style and color options.  Please note the following dates: Order deadline: Friday 11/11, 11:00 AM Pacific Time Estimated ship date: Week of 11/28 Estimated delivery date: Week of 12/5 Click here to order now.  They’re in the Adult Apparel...

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Posted by on Nov 3, 2016 in My Gym Foundation | 0 comments

The Spirit of Snowmen!

As we gear up for the Holiday Season and end of the year, there is still time to reach your 100% Program goal of raising $1,000 to help children in need. To assist you with this goal, we have created a simple and easy Snowman fundraiser. Similar to the Shamrock and Apple fundraisers, parents make donations to My Gym Challenged America and receive snowman cutouts on which students names will be written. Each cutout is then displayed, showing the family’s concern for children in need. This is a fun way for children and parents to participate, as they watch the Snowman Wall grow through the end of the year. Cutouts and flyers can be found below or in the Operations Manual on MGM. Questions or Assistance? Aleah Whaley – awhaley@mygym.com / (949) 584-9819 Download MGCA Snowman Fundraiser Flyer Download MGCA Snowman Fundraiser...

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Posted by on Nov 2, 2016 in My Gym Foundation | 0 comments

You brought this smile to Lily’s face…

THANKS TO YOU, Lily now has more independence and freedom to play: “The chair is perfect! We are so grateful. She is able to sit independently with her brother and sister to play! She is so happy! I placed her in front of a floor length mirror sitting in her chair so she could see herself. She smiled so big and was so happy to see herself! She then played with toys placed close to her for several minutes. I watched and played with her. It was pure joy!” Lily was working with her occupational therapist when these pictures were taken, and we love to see the smile on her face!  Gyms that have reached their 100% Goal:* My Gym Aventura, My Gym Bakersfield, My Gym Brentwood, My Gym Clovis, My Gym Kailua, My Gym Katy, My Gym Northridge, My Gym Palm Desert *Our mission is to have every My Gym contribute $1,000 to our MGCA kids in 2016. Gyms that are more than halfway to their 100% Goal: My Gym Bakersfield, My...

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Posted by on Nov 1, 2016 in Products | 0 comments

Get ready for MOVEmber with the Mymo-stache T-Shirt!

Movember is here!  For those of you who are not aware, Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health, and physical inactivity.  According to the Movember Foundation, one way to observe Movember is to challenge yourself to get active and MOVE every day of Movember – 30 MOVEs in 30 days; no MOVE is too big or too small.  So, we’re encouraging you and your members to support MOVEmber and wear your Mymo-stache T-shirt, grow a moustache (if appropriate), and MOVE every day during the month of November. If you don’t have a Mymo-stache shirt yet, click here to get yours from ShopMyGym.com now.  Be sure order extras for your members too.  ShopMyGym will donate a greater than usual percentage of revenues from the sale of all Mymo-stache T-shirts sold between now and 11/30 to My Gym Challenged America.  MGCA is a great fit with MOVEmber because...

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Posted by on Oct 24, 2016 in Products | 0 comments

Order Your Hopper Balls for Programming

Get ready to hop, hop, hop with the new My Gym branded hopper ball.  A fun addition to My Gym, these inflatable balls help kids learn balance and coordination skills while having a blast.  Kids will love hopping around the gym (as will your staff). The hopper balls come in two sizes: 15” (green, blue, and pink) and 18” (red).  A large white My Gym logo is printed on each hopper.  Each vinyl hopper has a textured bottom and grip handle.  The hoppers are shipped deflated to save on the freight cost, but they inflate easily with an air pump and a standard exercise ball needle (not a skinny needle used for inflating sports balls). Vinyl My Gym logo Inflates to 15” or 18” Assorted colors Use for programming, birthday parties, and retail The hopper balls will first be in the curriculum the week of 11/21 for the game in our Terrific Tots class.  You will then see it again on 11/28 and 12/12 for the Mighty Mites and...

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Posted by on Oct 21, 2016 in Marketing | 0 comments

HYLAND TEETHING TABLET SAMPLES- DISCARD OF REMAINING SAMPLES & INFORMATION/RESPONSES FOR PARENT INQUIRIES

Last week, we sent out an update regarding the Hyland’s Teething Tablet sampling program that we conducted earlier this year.  The program is long over, however, safety and taking responsible action are always top priorities for My Gym Enterprises.  Accordingly, if you have not already done so, please take a moment first to read our original update from October 5th (below).  Then, read this “What you need to know” section. What you need to know: The Hyland’s Teething Tablet sampling program at My Gym was conducted for 6 weeks starting in May and ending in June of this year. During that time and as recently as September 30th, 2016, there was no current controversy surrounding the product. For that period, we, along with Hyland’s and countless drug stores and other distribution channels across North America, were actively selling the product and/or offering samples to customers. Regardless of the current controversy now surrounding the product, but ESPECIALLY because it exists, any remaining samples that gyms have must no longer be distributed...

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Posted by on Oct 20, 2016 in Support & Programming | 0 comments

Web-Based Curriculum Is Here!

On October 31st, you will begin using the web-based curriculum (Resources > Weekly Curriculum on MGM).  There will no longer be a PDF curriculum to follow.  All training videos, music, written language, setup pictures, and Building Blocks are now in one place for you to easily access. Please take some time prior to your weekly meeting to navigate the new platform so your staff becomes accustomed to seeing everything on their tablets, phones, or laptops. Things to Know: The embedded music for songs, dances, and endings is for training purposes only. You will still make your playlists on iTunes, Spotify, or Windows Media Player, etc. for in-class music. The training videos are for your reference during the weekly meetings or for independent study/training at home for your staff. You will still get up and practice/rehearse every ingredient with your staff at meetings. Some ingredients may not have a video, or some videos may not match the written curriculum exactly. In these cases, please review and follow the written instructions.  We will...

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Posted by on Oct 13, 2016 in Support & Programming | 0 comments

Building Blocks: A Reintroduction

“It seems really complicated.” “We tried it, but the kids/parents didn’t seem really into it.” “We want to launch it, but I haven’t had the time.” . . . We’ve heard the excuses – maybe you’ve even uttered one of the phrases above at some point.  But we’re here today to assuage your fears and show you how easy implementing (or relaunching) Building Blocks can be!  The Mind and Body system is truly not complicated and should be run in every My Gym. Updated Directives, FAQs, Skill & Development Sheets, and other supplemental information are available in the Systems subfolder of the Operations Manual.  Please familiarize yourselves with these key documents, and look forward to having Building Blocks Presentation Ceremony introductory scripts written into curriculum starting next week! Have questions?  Call, start a Live Chat, or email the Support Team –...

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Posted by on Oct 13, 2016 in Marketing | 0 comments

Storks Promotion Ends Today, October 13th

The Storks promotion ends today, October 13th. At the end of this day or on Friday, the 14th, please remove the Storks poster and give it away or discard it. If you have any remaining Storks stickers or activity sheets, you can continue to hand them out while supplies last or just discard them. If you have any questions, please email...

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Posted by on Oct 11, 2016 in My Gym Foundation | 0 comments

Halloween and MGCA

As Aleah has communicated with gym owners and directors throughout the year, many of you have expressed interest in incorporating fundraising for MGCA into your Halloween Parties. Whether that is through an encouraged donation by members for entry, an added raffle, or a fun game, Halloween is a great opportunity to contribute to the 100% Program and raise awareness for children in need. With resources readily available in the Print System, Operations Manual, and Exact Target, it is easier than ever to create MGCA flyers for your Halloween event, such as the one you will find attached. Please consider including MGCA in your Halloween festivities, and reach out to Aleah with any questions you may have:...

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