Gym Management Software Setup Guide

Learn how to set up your free gym management software and start managing clients, attendance, and subscriptions in minutes.

For Gym Owners

Set Up Your Gym in 9 Easy Steps

From registration to managing your business, here's everything you need to know.

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Step 1

Create Your Account

Sign up with your email and set up your admin profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to get started.

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Step 2

Set Up Your Gym & Branches

Add your gym details, create multiple branches if needed, and configure facilities and amenities for each location.

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Step 3

Create Membership Plans

Set up flexible membership plans with different durations, pricing, and features. Add promotional offers too.

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Step 4

Set Up Class Schedules

Create class types (Yoga, HIIT, Spin), set recurring schedules, manage instructor assignments and capacity limits. Clients can browse and book classes online.

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Step 5

Onboard Your Team

Add Branch Admins to manage specific locations, Managers for day-to-day operations, and Trainers to work with clients.

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Step 6

Configure CRM & Sales Tools

Set up your Lead CRM pipeline to track prospects, configure the referral program for member growth, and manage guest/day pass settings.

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Step 7

Migrate Existing Data

Switching from another software? Use Data Migration to import your members, staff, memberships, and payments from CSV or Excel files.

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Step 8

Set Up Engagement Programs

Create gamification challenges, configure loyalty rewards tiers and catalog, set up NPS surveys, and enable wearable device integrations to boost member retention.

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Step 9

Track & Grow

Monitor attendance, track revenue with financial reports, view analytics, and make data-driven decisions.

Staff Roles

Role-Based Access Control

Strakly supports a clear role hierarchy: Admin → Branch Admin → Manager, Trainer, Client. Each role has specific permissions to manage your gym efficiently.

Admin (Gym Owner)

Top-level access with full control over all gym operations, branches, and staff.

  • Manage all branches
  • Full reports & analytics
  • CRM, campaigns & operations
  • Gamification, loyalty & engagement

Branch Admin

Manages assigned branches with control over local staff, clients, and operations.

  • Manage assigned branches
  • Add Managers & Trainers
  • Class scheduling & equipment
  • View branch reports

Manager

Handles day-to-day gym operations with configurable permissions.

  • Manage clients & leads
  • Handle attendance & check-ins
  • Process subscriptions & POS
  • Guest management & waivers

Trainer

Works directly with assigned clients on their fitness journey.

  • View assigned clients
  • Track body metrics & wearables
  • Assign diet plans & goals
  • Class & appointment management

Client

Gym clients who access their personal dashboard and fitness tracking.

  • View subscription & attendance
  • Book classes & appointments
  • Earn loyalty points & badges
  • Connect wearable devices
For Clients

Start Your Fitness Journey

Track your goals, monitor progress, and stay connected with your trainers.

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Join Your Gym

Sign up through your gym's registration link, get enrolled by your admin, or use a referral code from a friend.

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Book Classes & Appointments

Browse your gym's class schedule, book group classes or personal training sessions, and manage your bookings.

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Check In Daily

Use your personal QR code to check in and out. Track your gym visit history, streaks, and earn loyalty points.

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Join Challenges & Earn Rewards

Participate in fitness challenges, earn achievement badges, climb leaderboards, and redeem loyalty points for rewards.

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Connect Your Wearable

Sync your Fitbit, Apple Watch, Garmin, or other wearable to automatically track steps, heart rate, calories, and sleep.

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Monitor Progress

Track your body metrics, view progress photos, complete surveys, and celebrate your fitness achievements.

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