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“I really enjoyed visiting . Erin and Claire have really taken the time to create such a beautiful space with a fantastic view. It was such a pleasure having a chat with Erin about how they set up their studio and created this welcoming vibe. Will definitely be taking a class next time I am in the area!” Account Manager Anisha Krishnasamy

Until next time 🤝

Loved being the Platinum Partner again for another great Conference! It’s been such an insightful few days connecting with our amazing customers and industry leaders. Big things ahead! 💪⚡

“I had the pleasure of visiting our client Nathan, at . Nathan showed me around his gym and talked about the amount of thought and planning that has been put into the set up. Safety and eco-friendly practices are definitely a top priority. Nathan also shared that the creation of the studio was a family effort, with the building and designing being carried out by his partner, and father too.What a fantastic space they have created!” ~ Account Manager Anisha Krishnasamy

Until next time! 🤝

Proud to see Hapana featured in the Australian Financial Review! Thanks to our team and partners for making it all possible.

📗 Free ebook alert! 📗
Automation trends for fitness studios and gyms are beginning to dominate the global conversation. With all kinds of new automation software and ideas floating around the cultural imagination, which will be the best for your gym - and which might end up as a liability?

At Hapana, we keep a finger on the pulse of fitness trends. Download our free ebook on the newest trends in automation for boutique fitness studios, and our breakdown of the most and least helpful trends for your business ⭐


👉 https://www.hapana.com/blog/automation-trends-boutique-fitness-ebook

🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Hapana has raised $17 million in VC funding from OIF Ventures and Bailador Technology Investments (ASX:BTI). This investment marks a pivotal moment in our journey as we set out to expand our global presence and deliver our second-generation platform.

Our CEO, Jarron Aizen, shares: “These funds will enable us to expand our go-to-market plans in the US and across the APAC region. By providing these businesses with a holistic technology solution, we allow them to focus on what they do best, helping their clients achieve their fitness goals.”

Thank you to our amazing team and partners for your dedication and support. Together, we are building the future of fitness technology!

Thank you to our amazing customers who have made this possible: International, KX Pilates, Gold's Gym, STRONG Pilates, UFC GYM, Club Pilates, F45 Training Korea, FS8 - Pilates. Tone. Yoga., and VAURA Pilates 🚀

OIF, Bailador lead $17m raise for fitness tech Hapana Hapana, a Sydney-founded fitness studio software platform that manages member accounts at more than 1,000 clubs globally, has raised $17 million in a funding ro

🚀 The next six months are critical for setting up your fitness studio or gym for explosive success in 2025. Check out our top three ways to max out your growth before the end of the year 💪 📈

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“We had a great time meeting from .official and seeing the studio. As a womens only gym, Lauren has leaned into the baby pink vibe, how fun! Embracing girl power and feeling comfortable/confident within the community around you is immensely shown at Athena’s gym. ‘And she lifted happily ever after’ love it!” - Account Manager Natalie Varasuntara

Til next time 💖 🤝

Account Manager Natalie Varasuntara recently visited .melb and caught us up to speed:

“It was lovely to meet Jess and the team at F*it. With the smoothie bar out front and insanely cool space in the back, the vibes were immaculate! The layout of the space is super cool and unique. Absolutely love the business model and idea of F*IT!”

Account Manager Adam Harris got to check out recently and met owners Dan and Ada. Adam gave us the lowdown:

”Was great to talk with them about their future plans which include Reformer studio renovation and the build out of a new Hot Yoga room within their studio! They are looking forward to offering the Challenge feature to their members and adding on the GROW feature!”

Til next time! 🤝

A couple weeks ago, we had the pleasure of visiting .training. Account Manager Natalie Varasuntara caught us up:

“The team at SCTY told us all about the community they have created at SCTY and their mutual love for fitness. The small but mighty space has all the equipment needed for a killer session and the backyard section is used for outdoor sessions during summer.”

Til next time! 🤝

“Communities are flourishing within the four walls of fitness studios.” ⚡

Boutique fitness studios have a one-up on the competition: they’re more community-based. There’s more bandwith for personalized attention to members, and boutique fitness members are more likely to share similar health and wellness goals. In 2024, fitness communities are flourishing. 🌱

Where do you see your fitness studio or gym creating community?

Amazing to see the great atmosphere at Gold’s Gym Kippa Ring last week! Account Manager Adam Harris caught us up on his visit with Glen:

“The gym’s atmosphere is amazing, featuring impressive facilities, a cafe, and a store selling merchandise and supplements. Also got the opportunity to sit down with Glen and talk about their exciting expansion plans for 2024.”

Our CEO Jarron has also been to this facility before, saying: “It’s an incredible space and sets a high standard for Gold’s and all gyms in the area.”

Til next time 🤝

Last week we visited John from and joined in their circuit class 🏋️ Stephen Enriquez gave us the lowdown:

“It was an amazing class and he even mentioned to the members during the class that I’m from Hapana so it was good to engage with their members. He really loves Hapana. We discussed a few future product items and their plans for expansion. Over all he’s very happy.”

“Using technology for hyper-personalized experiences is the future of fitness.” - Hapana CEO & Founder Jarron Aizen 💡

Whether it’s interactive fitness equipment that can adjust based on your data, customized class scheduling in studios, biometric feedback during classes, or good ol’ wearables, personalization is setting apart future-focused boutique fitness studios and gyms.

Where do you see hyper-personalization becoming part of every day fitness? Drop your thoughts 👇

Back home after an incredible week at Beyond Activ in Singapore! Highlights included:

⚡ Sessions on digital health, wellness trends, and the future of fitness
🤔 Thought-provoking keynote panels, including our CEO & Founder, , sharing his vision on the future of boutique fitness and wellness
⭐ Great discussions with with top execs and industry experts

Special thanks to all the speakers, sponsors, and attendees who made this event unforgettable, and especially to our longtime partner 🤝

Excited to attend WORLD in ! Looking forward to insightful sessions with industry leaders in health, wellness, and fitness. 🚀

Don’t miss our CEO & Founder sharing his vision on the future of boutique fitness and wellness during the closing keynote panel on Wednesday at 16.15.

See you there!

“We’re noticing that the physical training elements are being coupled a lot more now with the mental wellness and recovery-based services.” 💡 Jarron Aizen

It’s the trend all boutique fitness studios are picking up on - and now, it’s looking like more than a trend. Wellness and recovery may become part of every fitness franchise’s offerings for good.

Would you agree?

What a great day with our partners at Ezypay!

Great to check out Reset Reformer’s beautiful studio at Arundel the other week! Our Account Manager Adam Harris caught up with Trudy:

“Was great chatting about her future Recovery studio expansions. Trudy is enjoying her Grow sessions with Gem and is learning a lot and is happy where it is going. Trudy has really noticed the difference in support since myself and Micky have started looking after her accounts.”

Last week we caught up with Today Fitness at Villawood and their Club Manager Dimah. Stephen Enriquez gave us the lowdown:

“What an amazing facility they had. Their gym is 2 levels, has state of the art equipment, very open, Amazing vibes with the mirrors wrapping around the gym and the neon lights. Dimah said Hapana is very easy to use and self explanatory. They had a few feature requests and overall were happy with the product and service from all our teams. I’ll be popping in again shortly for a workout.”

It was great to catch up with Kylie Beeby from Good Vibes Pilates Studio in Coolangatta last week! Our Account Manager Adam Harris gave us the lowdown:

“Kylie runs a few different class types. Sets the rooms vibe to dark and moody for Reformer Pilates and turns the disco lights on for Trampoline!! Kylie loves Hapana.”

Til next time! 🙌

“One day, Hapana is going to take over the industry. I want to be standing tall with the team and say, ‘WE did that!’”
Read the full interview with Hapana’s Director of Global Onboarding, Rhonda Jenkins ⭐️


https://www.hapana.com/post/rhonda-jenkins-interview-onboarding?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blog&utm_content=rhonda+jenkins+interview+onboarding

Gyms come from ancient Greek gymnasiums, communities focused on physical and intellectual improvement.

Many gym-goers may be quick to point out that the community part has eroded a bit since Aristotle’s time, and it’s become the norm to go to the gym alone, just as much of an individual activity as going to the grocery store. And for some, just as much of an obligation - instead of the riotous fun it must have started out as.

But, as Gitnux found, around 70% of boutique fitness goers go for the social and community aspect. Fitness technology is often focused on fixing that gap. Your wearables, apps, and devices can connect you to other people with the same goals - or to your family or friends. Gyms are starting to integrate technology that can create community and capture the original fun of fitness.

Hapana’s own fitness challenge app feature was born from this idea. As CEO Jarron Aizen said, “Fitness technology creates a virtual community.”

Wondering what features the fitness challenge app can offer your fitness business?
Here's a sneak peek:
⭐️ Schedule timed launches with a countdown, or activate challenges instantly
⭐️ Link challenges to memberships or packages to purchase
⭐️ Use business reporting tools to make data-driven decisions
⭐️ Celebrate achievements across social media
⭐️ Define durations, goals, and customize settings
Check out the article for the full list 👇

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Which of these barriers to fitness do you relate to?

🏋️ Lack of access to personalized training plans
🕒 Inconvenient scheduling
💸 Cost of personal training
🎯 Lack of motivation and accountability
🏠 Limited access to fitness facilities
📊 Insufficient tracking of progress
🤔 Difficulty in finding the right workout
📝 Lack of real-time feedback
👫 Limited social interaction

All of these barriers live in the gap between motivation and action. This is the challenge that fitness apps, tech, and wearables are trying to solve.

As Hapana CEO Jarron Aizen has said:

“Fitness technology is the bridge between ‘I wish’ and ‘I did’ in our health journey.”

Over to you - what fitness tech has helped you achieve your fitness goals?

Our Regional Accounts Executive, Anisha Krishnasamy, dropped around to see some of our wonderful clients a couple of weeks ago.

She told us:

“I had a great day of community outreach and meeting some of our existing clients, Schoolola, Confit Gym and Pilates Parramatta. They were all super happy to receive our awesome merch and hear about our platform. I heard some awesome feedback about our team, especially Adam Harris, Natalie Varasuntara, and Stephen Enriquez. Thank you so much for all your contributions, it’s fantastic being part of such a great team!”

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Amazing to see the great atmosphere at last week! Natalie Varasuntara caught us up:

“Jarron Aizen, Stephen and I visited Vive Active today at their Double Bay location. Such a great vibe and space with over 20 reformer machines! Good to know that there are expansions in the pipeline and be able to catch up with Lilly Mills and the team.”

Our star account managers Natalie Varasuntara and Stephen Enriquez recently visited Exhale Women’s Pilates in Minto 💫

“It was amazing to catch up with Lauren Grantley-Blake and she gave us nothing but good feedback and how much she loves the product. Also informed us of potential expansion plans. Clearly, Nat and I need to do more reformer classes!”

Til next time! 🤝

🏋️ “Fitness tech shouldn’t be aiming to stand out as much as it should be aiming to blend into the fabric of our lives.”

Isn’t this really what we want from wearables, from software, from devices and apps and equipment? It doesn’t have to be shiny. It just has to work. Fitness technology is at its best when it fits into our lives naturally, and without friction.

Would you agree?