Reinventing the Business of Fitness
Fitness Revolution is a business coaching firm providing business coaching programs and curriculum for fitness business owners.
Fitness Revolution’s Products and Services
Fitness Revolution primarily offers 1-on-1 business coaching, content and curriculum to gym and fitness business owners through the High Performance Coaching Program, and facilitated peer group coaching through the High Performance Mastermind Program. We also offer our Fitness Business Alignment System strategic planning methodology and business curriculum through our FR Academy.
Fitness Revolution’s Target Audience and Clients
Fitness Revolution’s audience includes mostly independent gym owners, fitness professionals, and personal training business owners, while also including other fitness business segments who want a system and guidance to help them grow their business and become a more savvy business owner and leader. Business owners who work with FR want to avoid mistakes, shorten the learning curve and take the guesswork out of their path.
FR works with established and mature fitness businesses, startups and independents as well as fitness franchisees and licensees.
Free Tools and Resources at Fitness Revolution
Fitness Revolution provides multiple free guides, including The Gym Owner’s Guide To Improving Online Presence, the Fitness Business Coaching ‘Need-To-Know’ Guide as well as guides for Creating a Sales System and Creating a Marketing System.
We also make client case studies available, offer our business strengths analysis tool GrowthCatalyst2.0, publish hundreds of fitness business blog articles, deliver our weekly Revolution Report email newsletter, and release regular episodes of the Fitness Business Freedom Podcast.
History
Fitness Revolution was co-founded by Nick Berry in 2010 and since it’s inception has specialized in creating long-term, sustainable success for fitness business owners.
The founders saw an opportunity to help personal trainers and gym owners so that people like you didn’t have to do all the “business work”. You could focus on changing lives. But we learned something about you. You didn’t want to be told what to do. You didn’t want to conform to specific branding, pricing, and values.
You actually wanted to have complete freedom and autonomy. You wanted independence.
There are typically two choices for people like you. You sign up with an expensive highly controlled franchise or work with a system-less guru that promises the world but can’t deliver. There was a gap in the market. Gym owners needed a system so they didn’t have to build their business from scratch AND so they could maintain their independence.
So, we created Fitness Revolution. We’re the revolution against the big box franchise gyms, against the online gurus, and everything else that is hard about running an independent gym.
In that time FR has served over 4000 clients worldwide from it’s headquarters in Hobe Sound, Florida, Indianapolis, Indiana, multiple remote offices across the United States, our website FRNation.com and our virtual Campus.
FR has been a pioneer in the fitness industry, bringing strategic planning and structured coaching to the market with the creation of the Fitness Business Alignment System™, our proprietary strategic planning methodology.
Through the Fitness Business Alignment System and various coaching programs, you get full independence in your business and all the tools and systems you need to thrive. This way… you don’t have to figure it out alone and you have the support you need.
Additionally, we created the industry’s ‘High Performing Business Owner of the Year Award‘, given annually to the business owner showing the most significant performance increase in the previous year. Each year we also host dozens of conferences and trainings, including the Elite Fitness and Performance Summit, with hundreds of renowned speakers having presented at these events.
FR also established the Revolution for a Cause philanthropic campaign, and to-date have raised over $1.1 million dollars for various charities.
Fitness Revolution’s Partners
Coach Catalyst, Wodify, Zenplanner, RMG Apparel Corp, Resistance Band Training Systems, Ultimate Sandbag Training, InBody, International Youth Conditioning Association, Precision Nutrition, Vitabot, Association of Fitness Studios, 97Display, SEOContentSurge.com, Entrepreneur’s Edge
More About Fitness Revolution
Fitness Revolution is owned by parent company Fitness Consulting Group (‘FCG’).
In 2008 FCG launched the Athletic Revolution franchise system, a youth fitness franchise opportunity. That was followed in 2010 by the launch of Fitness Revolution’s franchise system, the adult fitness franchise opportunity. The franchises grew quickly, with each being recognized multiple times for growth and franchisee satisfaction. The two brands eventually merged and became the Fitness Revolution you know of and are reading about today, providing best-in-class business coaching programs and curriculum for fitness business owners all over the world.
Fitness Revolution Recognition and Awards
- 2012, 2013, 2014 #1 Fitness Franchise in terms of Franchisee Satisfaction, Franchise Business Review
- 2013: American Business Awards: Best New Company of the Year, Silver
- 2013: American Business Awards: Best New Company of the Year, Bronze
- 2013: Franchise Business Review: Top 100 Franchises for Veterans
- 2014: Entrepreneur’s #193 Franchise 500, #99 Fastest Growing Franchises, #5 Top New Franchises
- 2015: Entrepreneur’s #308 Franchise 500
Athletic Revolution Recognition and Awards
- 2014: Entrepreneur’s #296 Franchise 500, #16 Top New Franchises
- 2015: Entrepreneur’s #273 Franchise 500
What makes FR Success Coaches different?
All of our coaches are successful former gym owners who have been in your shoes. Our Success Coaches complete over 1500 coaching sessions a year. Each individual coach averages almost 110 coaching sessions per quarter. Additionally, they receive over 75 hours each year in professional development and in-service training. We take our coaching development seriously and our coaches are uniquely equipped to handle the issues fitness business owners experience on a daily basis.
The Fitness Revolution Team
“Being a business owner is challenging, but that doesn’t mean it has to be done the hard way. You don’t have to try to figure it all out on your own. You shouldn’t. It’s not meant for you to.”
Success:
Nick has been in business coaching & consulting with gym owners since 2004. He has co-founded multiple other brands within the fitness industry, and his journey has allowed him to help thousands of other small business owners, both inside and outside of the fitness industry. His companies have been on the Inc. 5000 list 3 times, Franchise Business Review’s Top Fitness Franchisor for Franchisee Satisfaction 3 times, a 4-time Best Places to Work in Kentucky award winner, as well as a 5-time best selling author.
Personal:
When Nick is not helping fitness business owners build businesses they love he spends his time outdoors either golfing or mountain biking.
“You have the opportunity to make a difference in the world every single day. Not just for the people you serve, but for yourself as well. Each day is an opportunity to do the small things that add up to big things for you and your business.”
Success:
Kelly has a BA in Advertising Design and Marketing from Western Kentucky University, an MBA from Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY., and a graduate of Goldman Sachs 10k Small Business Program. She is passionate about helping fitness professionals and entrepreneurs become effective leaders through timeless principles and real-world management practices.
Personal:
Kelly can often be found demonstrating her leadership outdoors at marathons or participating in other physical tests of endurance.
“To grow your fitness business, work towards building a strong brand by focusing on customer retention first and attracting new customers second.”
Success:
Debbie Oster is a marketing and brand consultant, and fractional CMO with 10+ years of experience providing integrated marketing, communication, and brand strategies for B2B and B2C clients from established corporations to small start-ups. Debbie helps small business owners get the right message in front of the right prospects so they can generate more business and stop wasting their time, money, and effort.
Personal:
Debbie makes the best cupcakes! When she isn’t baking or cooking she enjoys her fitness routines or being out on the open road on her motorcycle.
“Building a real business doesn’t just happen. It comes from a clear vision, repeatable systems, and unwavering dedication.”
Gym Success:
From mobile personal trainer to accomplished gym owner. Before selling his business, Justin attained 350 active members, supported by 8 team members in a massive 6,000 sq ft facility. Simultaneously he built a fitness podcast that ranked in the top 5% in the world.
Strength:
Justin loves to see others succeed. His strength lies in digital marketing and giving you the confidence to get connected to the people that need your help.
Personal:
Justin has been married to his wife Lindsay, since 2017. They love to go on outdoor adventures with their dog, Tucker, as often as they can. When not adventuring, it’s not out of the norm to find them checking out a new winery.
Success Coach Asa Ivers:
“Joining FR is like having a team behind your team, fast tracking your business success”.
Gym Success:
From Crossfit newbie to Crossfit Gym Owner. At blistering speed, Asa built her Crossfit gym to 400 members, 11 team members, and eventually sold it for a massive profit.
Strength:
Asa will show you how to apply traditional marketing principles to your fitness business to create a gym that your community loves.
Personal:
In between her lifting sessions, Asa enjoys drinking cabernet and coffee, but usually not at the same time. She relishes her role as mom to two wonderful daughters.
Success Coach Luke Jude:
“Owning a business can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. Having a coach in your corner will help you make decisions quickly and confidently so you know you’re spending time on things that really matter.”
Gym Success:
In two years Luke built his gym from 7 to 150 members with a thriving community backed by 4 powerhouse staff members. No loans required. Luke eventually sold his gym for a profit to the first personal trainer he hired.
Strength:
Luke is meticulous in his work and can help you create hands-off systems that drive your business. He can help you become a better leader by teaching you advanced communication skils to create a happy gym community.
Personal:
Luke is a people lover, fitness junkie, proud nerd, avid reader, dog dad, and devoted husband. His relentless pursuit of perfecting the L-sit to handstand skill has transformed his home into a calisthenics playground.
“Having a business coach is crucial to making you honestly accountable to the growth of you and your business without making as many mistakes.”
Gym Success:
From 9-5 corporate worker with a personal trainer side hustle to full blown gym owner and coach. Pamela’s gym has received many local awards and has helped 1000+ people reach their goals.
Strength:
Pamela has a passion for philanthropy and serves as the FR Director of Revolution For A Cause. If you want to use your gym to give back to the community then Pamela can help.
Personal:
Pamela has a love for all things gardening and wine and would probably opt to be a sommelier in her next life. Her greatest happiness comes from teaching her son how to cook and sharing daily stories with her husband, Mike.
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| Founding Date | 2010 |
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| Number Of Employees | 11-20 |
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| Crunchbase | crunchbase |
| Nick Berry | nickberry |
| FRNation | FRNation |
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| Glassdoor | Glassdoor |
| TheOrg | TheOrg |
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