Hi folks - anybody own a small, staffless gym (where members access the gym through swipe card)?

Curious if it’s easy enough to operate, security concerns, etc.

I’m interested in the business model - any help is appreciated - thanks!

  • oonggaboong@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    I live in Japan, and there is a staff less gym chains called Chocozap. Pretty successful imo

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      1 year ago

      Do you know if this chain hires staff to clean the gym? Maybe “staffless” means no one is there to help or interact with gym members. I used to go to an Anytime Fitness. While there were staff there, I didn’t need any staff there and cameras are everywhere. With the right liability disclaimers, this could be a great idea.

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        1 year ago

        Anytime fitness only has staff during working hours. Not after hours.

        But a big problem for staffless gyms is the issue of tail gating. Eg one member letting in multiple unpaid members in. Or members sharing gym keycard with others in their household

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      1 year ago

      Expected in Japan due to respect levels for others and the establishments. Unsure how we it would work other areas.