5. Group exercise is growing in popularity
and a proven way of keeping customers
engaged, helping them achieve results
and ultimately using your facility for
longer.
The table to the right (Credit TRP 2019)
demonstrates the impact of group
exercise on member retention, compared
to those who only use the gym.
There is a clear benefit of encouraging
members to use group exercise early on
in their journey. The earlier they engage
with group exercise, the more likely they
are to remain a member.
The quality of experience is also an
important factor in retaining members
as is the level of interaction that they
receive.
A Total Gym Gravity Studio offers
unprecedented levels of interaction
within a group exercise environment.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Instructors are able to lead a class of mixed abilities through a range of exercises
that challenge each participant in an individual way. This is due to the unique
combination of an incline and bodyweight.
The Gravity Studio offers unprecedented level of flexibility and versatility to a club.
There are four standard class genres for members, in addition to Yoga, Pilates,
Rehab, Physical Therapy, GP referral, Low impact, 50+ and HIIT, sports specific and
personal training applications.
This versatility means that the Gravity
Studio is a hub of activity throughout
the day.
Calculate your own ROI based on the
graph to the right- If you maintained
5% more members that joined each
year, how much would that add to your
bottom line?
7. C
STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE
Compound movement training that
integrates core conditioning. Music-led
group training with personalized instruction
on ELEVATE Encompass units.
40 to 50-minute sessions may also
incorporate additional equipment such as
Bosu, Kettlebells, Freeweights and spin.
TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING
Focuses on strength, endurance, mobility
and stability. Personalized coaching in
a spirited, music-led group setting, on
ELEVATE Encompass units.
Effective and safe for all ages and skill
levels. 40 to 50-minute sessions.
GRAVITYSCULPT
MINDFUL & REJUVINATING
Experience mindful movement and breath
awareness with an evolved approach to
Pilates, yoga and other mind body practices
in the unique environment of bodyweight
training on ELEVATE Encompass.
40 to 50-minute sessions.
DYNAMIC HIGH INTENSITY
Integrative sessions offering a variety of
functional equipment and training methods
to increase agility, strength, explosive
power and mobility. High-octane, cardio-
based team-training sessions.
40 to 50-minute sessions may incorporate
HIIT style workouts, bikes or rowers.
STUDIOCLASSES
FOUR CLASS
GENRESWITHOVER
50+CLASSES
GRAVITYSTRENGTH GRAVITYCARDIO GRAVITYMIND&BODY
8. THESTUDIOCASESTUDY
FITNESSFUNCTION-AMERSHAM
Fitness Function is a small group exercise and personal
training studio in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. It is also home
to our master trainer Julie Burfoot-Brown.
The studio is set up to give members as much contact time
with the instructors and therefore the best chance of achieving
their goals. Fitness function offers a high end service on a pay
as you train basis.
WHYINCLUDEAGRAVITYSTUDIO?
A 8 unit Gravity Studio was included alongside a standard 12
person studio as it provides a versatile, personalised workout
with noticeable results.
An instructor can provide a bespoke workout to each
participant by adjusting the settings on the Encompass,
effectively providing group personal training.
RETURNONINVESTMENT
The Gravity Studio cost £50k to install, and is now the heart of our operation. Following a successful launch of the studio, demand was
high and we saw a return on the £60k within the first year. The studio is used every day and booked for personal training sessions around
the classes.
9. THECLUBSCASESTUDY
WESTWOODCLUBS-DUBLIN
West Wood Clubs are regarded as Dublin’s best health clubs
as they offer members an unrivalled array of high quality and
innovative experiences.
Five clubs installed Gravity studios as it allowed them
to provide an exceptional pilates experience along with
innovative HIIT and rehab sessions.
When the studio is not in use for a class, they are used by the
personal trainers.
WHYINCLUDEAGRAVITYSTUDIO?
RETURNONINVESTMENT
Installed in 2019, the impact of the Gravity Studios are
yet to be fully realised. Initial signs are good, as they are
differentiating the club from the competition and helping close
membership sales.
10. R E V
LINE
RevenueItem Year1
(Net)
Year2
(Net)
Year3
(Net)
Average
(Net)
1. Members paying a bolt on
(75%/80%/85% Average Occupancy
from 43 Adult Classes per week - 50
weeks)
£80,625 £86,000 £91,375 £86,000
2. 7 Junior Classes, 50 weeks per year
75%/80%/85% Occupancy @ £3 per
class
£7,875 £8,400 £8,925 £8,400
3. PT INCOME
(10/15/20 Sessions per week- 50
weeks)
£12,500 £18,750 £25,000 £18,750
Total £101,000 £113,150 £125,300 £113,150
EXP
LINE
Expenditure Item Year1
(Net)
Year2
(Net)
Year3
(Net)
Average
(Net)
1. Salaries & Wages (AVE £20 per class) £43,000 £43,000 £43,000 £43,000
2. PT Wages £7,500 £11,250 £15,000 £11,250
3. Annual License £6,000 £6,000 £6,000 £6,000
Total £56,500 £60,250 £64,000 £60,250
PROFIT TOTAL £44,500 £52,900 £61,300 £52,900
EXAMPLEBUSINESS
PLAN
The table below highlights the projected performance of a 12 station Gravity
Studio with members paying an average bolt on price of £5 per class, and relates
to the timetable example on the next page. This model excludes the retention
benefits to your members via increased retention.
FINANCES
SPACESAVER
Space is often at a premium, this is why the ability for one
person to fold the Elevate Encompass and move it using the
wheels is invaluable.
As a gauge of size, 6 Encompass will comfortably fit into a
single squash court. For a
12 unit studio as modelled,
we would recommend a
100m2 studio.
This flexibility expands
the revenue generation
opportunity of the studio.
RETENTION BOOST
It is common knowledge that it is cheaper to retain members than it is to gain new
ones. TRP have demonstrated the benefits of group exercise and interaction to
retention. A Gravity Studio pro-
vides innovative group exercise
with unprecedented levels of
member interaction, therefore
is a natural boost to retention.
If you assumed 5% more of
your new members would stay
with you for the year, what is
the benefit?
For the average club this figure
is enough for the return on
investment to reduce to below
12 months.
We will work with you to
establish your own ROI.
11. TIMETABLEEXAMPLE
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
SCULPT STRENGTHCARDIO MIND & BODYHIIT
HIIT
50+ GRAVITYPILATES YOGA
KIDS CLASS
KIDS CLASS
50+ GRAVITY
HIIT
YOGAPILATES CARDIO
STRENGTHMIND & BODY
STRENGTH
KIDS CLASS
KIDS CLASS
KIDS CLASS
CARDIO
CARDIO
MIND & BODY
SCULPT
MIND & BODY
CARDIO
STRENGTH
STRENGTH
CARDIOGP REFERRAL
GP REFERRAL
GP REFERRAL50+ GRAVITY
50+ GRAVITY
SCULPT
SCULPT MIND & BODY
PILATES
PILATES YOGA
REHAB
HIIT
KIDS CLASS
KIDS CLASS
SCULPT
MIND & BODY
STRENGTH
CARDIO
50+ GRAVITY
The 50 class timetable below links to the business plan and is an example of how
versatile a Gravity Studio’s programme can be.
The timetable below provides a balanced programme for members and includes
targeted sessions for the following groups:
• Older people
• Younger people
• GP referral clients
• New mothers
The timetable shows how a Gravity Studio can become the workhorse of your
operation, whilst leaving time for you to utilise the studio for other purposes such
as meetings by folding the Elevate Encompass units away.
CLUB SESSION
PT 1-2-1s
PT 1-2-1s
PT 1-2-1s
PT 1-2-1s
12. YOURINVESTMENT
UPFRONT
COST
£60k £6k
ANNUAL
LICENCE
RETURN ON
INVESTMENT
13
MONTHS
It is important to us that Gravity Studios are successful, and are maximising
the resources available to them. Our standard package is outlined below
and includes:
• 12 Total Gym Elevate Encompass
• Annual maintenance contract
• Access to design work and CAD experts
• Access to Total Gym marketing library
• Initial Training / Ongoing Training Days
• Business consultancy days
• Gravity show site visits – Idea/support day
• Help with business plan and set up
• Access to new programming and launches
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Contact us at info@ethicsleisure.com
Purchase and sign the Licence Agreement
Purchase the necessary equipment
Begin to plan and brand for GRAVITY
Schedule and attend the initial GRAVITY training
Market to your members
Launch your GRAVITY studioBespoke packages are available on request. We recommend a Gravity studio with a minimum
of six Elevate Encompass to create a thriving Gravity Studio.