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Community

September 23 2025

3 min read

Keep Your Fall Classes Full with These Curated Playlists for Fitness Instructors

by Kristy Carson

Your fall classes deserve more than recycled summer playlists, it’s time for music that actually makes people move.

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September 17 2025

6 min read

The Pre-Q4 Power Check-In: Quick Wins for 2025 & Building Momentum for 2026

by NetGym

This article was written by one of our integration partners, NetGym. Mariana Tek has a wide ecosystem of partners in a range of categories, all with capabilities that augment our software and help your studio run as smoothly as possible.

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Marketing

September 04 2025

4 min read

From Black Box to Breakthrough: Franchise Fee Clarity as a Competitive Advantage 

by Stephanie Parks

Franchise partners invest heavily in your brand, and they expect clarity around the fees that fuel its growth. When visibility is limited, confidence erodes.

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Studio Management

August 22 2025

5 min read

5 Fall Challenge Ideas to Boost Your Studio as Summer Comes to an End

by Maddy Crouch

As the carefree days of summer wind down, studios face a familiar challenge: Clients easing back into routine after vacations, travel, and family time. September often brings a dip in attendance as members juggle back-to-school schedules and rediscover their daily rhythms.

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Trends

August 13 2025

7 min read

Boutique Fitness Isn’t in Crisis. It’s Maturing.

by Shannon Tracey, VP of Sales and Marketing at Mariana Tek

The boutique fitness industry is evolving, and consumer expectations are shifting. Learn how to mature your brand along with the market.

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Studio Management

August 12 2025

7 min read

6 Metrics Every Boutique Fitness Studio Owner Should Track  

by Maddy Crouch

In boutique fitness, every class, every member, and every decision counts. That’s why we built the new Mariana Tek Insights Dashboard—a powerful command center designed to give studio owners instant clarity on the numbers that matter most. 

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Studio Management

August 07 2025

10 min read

How Much to Charge for a Yoga Class: A Complete Guide for Yoga Studio Owners 

by Xplor Mariana Tek

Pricing your yoga classes is one of the most important business decisions you will make.

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Trends

July 30 2025

4 min read

Run a Smarter Studio: 4 Boutique Fitness Trends You Need to Know

by Colleen Trinkaus

Mariana Tek is we’re investing heavily in sharing data to educate and bring transparency to what’s really working in boutique fitness. Here are five boutique fitness trends you need to know.

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Marketing

July 10 2025

8 min read

Be Bolder: 5 Tips for Pop-Up Events That Redefine Boutique Fitness

by Maddy Crouch

We’re digging deep into boutique fitness pop-ups: key benefits, event ideas, and how to make it happen in Mariana Tek.

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Community

July 03 2025

4 min read

Riding for Pride: The 5 Recipients of Mariana Tek’s Pride Scholarship

by Jason Snider

The Mariana Tek Pride Scholarship Initiative supports fitness studios making a meaningful impact in their communities and the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Studio Management

July 01 2025

20 min read

Open a Boutique Indoor Cycling Studio: 2025 Guide

by Maddy Crouch

The indoor cycling industry in the United States is one of the fastest growing segments of boutique fitness. Riders are looking for more than a workout.

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Studio Management

July 01 2025

13 min read

Best Pilates Studios in Toronto: Insights, Trends, and Top Picks 

by Julie Sippy

As part of Mariana Tek’s ongoing city tour, we recently spent time in Toronto to explore what is driving growth, innovation, and connection across the boutique fitness landscape.

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