Fill Classes.
Retain Members.
Send class reminders, promote new programs, run referral campaigns, and win back lapsed members — all via text. 98% open rate means your message actually gets seen.
Peak Fitness Studio
Class Reminder 💪
Why Fitness Businesses Love SMS
98%
Open Rate
vs. 20% for email
30%
Class Fill Boost
with SMS reminders
22%
Win-Back Rate
re-engaged lapsed members
4.5×
Referral Boost
vs. email referral asks
Everything a Fitness Business Needs
From class reminders to membership renewals, here's how gyms and studios use IgniteSMS.
Class Reminders & Waitlists
Automated reminders 2 hours before class start. When someone cancels, the next person on the waitlist gets an instant text to claim the spot.
Auto-remind registered members before class Waitlist notifications on cancellations Last-minute class fill campaigns
💪 {{first_name}}, your Spin class with Coach Mike is in 2 hours (5:30 PM). Don't forget your water bottle! Reply CANCEL if plans changed.
🎁 {{first_name}}, we miss you at Peak Fitness! It's been 30 days since your last visit. Come back this week and get a FREE smoothie + $0 rejoining fee. Reply BACK to reactivate!
89%
Open Rate
22%
Re-engaged
$4,200
Revenue Saved
Win-Back Campaigns
Automatically detect members who haven't visited in 30, 60, or 90 days and send personalized win-back offers. Recover revenue from lapsed memberships.
Tag-based inactivity detection Escalating offers (gentle → urgent) Trackable redemption codes
Referral Programs
Turn your members into ambassadors. Send a "Refer a friend" text with a unique code — both the referrer and friend get rewarded when they sign up.
Unique referral keywords per member Automated reward notifications Track referral source per sign-up
🤝 {{first_name}}, love your workouts at Peak? Share the love! Have a friend text "PEAK" to (619) 555-0200 and you BOTH get a free month. No limit on referrals!
🎉 NEW CLASS ALERT! Starting next Monday: "Sunrise Yoga" with Instructor Mia, 6:30 AM every M/W/F. First class is FREE for members. Reply YOGA to reserve your spot!
New Program Launches
Launching a new class, program, or challenge? Text your entire member base with one click. Gauge interest with keyword replies before committing resources.
Broadcast to all or segment by interest Keyword-based registration Attach promo images via MMS
Grow Your Gym with SMS
Start your free trial with 50 messages. Fill your first class in minutes.