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The Take: Most studios have no idea where their members are coming from

They credit Instagram. They credit referrals. They're both incomplete — in ways that cost money.

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Apr 19, 2026
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THE TAKE

Most fitness studios think they know where their members come from. They don’t.

Walk into most studios and ask: “What’s your top acquisition channel?” You’ll get one of two answers: “Referrals.” Or “Instagram.” Occasionally both, as though they’re separate things.

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