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Lesley L.

Pilates business coach behind a profitable Pilates education brand; host of a long-running podcast; author and trainer of Pilates instructors.

9
Articles
125 min
Total reading time
Vagaro vs Mindbody for Pilates Studios: Costs, Marketplace, and Day-to-Day Usability

Vagaro vs Mindbody for Pilates Studios: Costs, Marketplace, and Day-to-Day Usability

"Vagaro vs Mindbody is a real fork-in-the-road decision for Pilates studios because the difference shows up less in the feature list and more in your monthly cost predictability."

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Pilates Studio Waitlist System: Rules That Increase Fill Rate (Without Chaos)

Pilates Studio Waitlist System: Rules That Increase Fill Rate (Without Chaos)

"A pilates studio waitlist system that actually increases fill rate has three non-negotiables: clear eligibility (so the waitlist is “real”), a confirm-or-expire offer flow (to prevent silent pulls)."

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Pilates Studio Scheduling Software for Classes + Privates (Capacity Rules Included)

Pilates Studio Scheduling Software for Classes + Privates (Capacity Rules Included)

"Pilates studio scheduling software should let clients book classes and privates without you babysitting the calendar, while still enforcing the rules that keep reformers, instructors, and policies from colliding."

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Pilates Studio Intake Form Template: PAR-Q, Injuries, Goals, Consent (Copy/Paste)

Pilates Studio Intake Form Template: PAR-Q, Injuries, Goals, Consent (Copy/Paste)

"A pilates studio intake form template should do three jobs at once: collect the info you need to teach safely, set expectations (policies and consent), and give you a clean path to follow up when someone flags a risk."

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Pilates Studio App: Do You Need a Client App (or Just a Booking Page)?

Pilates Studio App: Do You Need a Client App (or Just a Booking Page)?

"A pilates studio app is only worth building when it meaningfully improves repeat booking and retention without creating a new support and maintenance burden you cannot staff."

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Pilates Class Scheduling Software: Classes, Waitlists, and Packs (Owner’s Guide)

Pilates Class Scheduling Software: Classes, Waitlists, and Packs (Owner’s Guide)

"Pilates class scheduling software should do three hard things flawlessly: enforce real capacity (people, equipment, rooms), run a waitlist that actually backfills cancellations."

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Acuity vs Square Appointments: Which Is Better for Pilates Privates + Small Studios?

Acuity vs Square Appointments: Which Is Better for Pilates Privates + Small Studios?

"Acuity vs square appointments comes down to what your pilates business actually sells: structured session packs and memberships versus a tight in-studio checkout and point-of-sale (POS) flow."

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Personal Trainer Scheduling Software Guide

Personal Trainer Scheduling Software Guide

"If your calendar is running your business instead of supporting it, you need personal trainer scheduling software that does more than book a slot."

Compare features, costs, and AI tools in personal trainer scheduling software to keep hybrid clients booked and payments flowing.

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Fitness Class Scheduling Software Guide

Fitness Class Scheduling Software Guide

"If you are juggling instructor availability, last-minute cancellations, and payment follow-ups, fitness class scheduling software is how you get your time back."

Compare fitness class scheduling software features, pricing, and rollout tips to find the best solution for your studio.

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