Once life has already moved with Facebook and the Internet in many areas, there are now several online fitness studios such as daspureleben , Gymondo or MyTraining.de .

Depending on the provider each user can individually put together his program of courses from various videos and exercise in front of the PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone. However, experts advise to acquire basic knowledge, for example, in a regular gym under the guidance of a real coach before a layperson visits an online gym. Each participant should know how and why the exercises are performed and the possible consequences of a wrong version.

In Salzburg, the group vita club set a new club concept: a fully automated gym. From online registration through the cashless processing to control the showers and the drinks and snacks in the system, everything is digitally in the MYGYM club. The entire system is performed with just one employee. The customer can manage their data online or at the existing studio terminals, book appointments, etc. The digitization and the related outsourcing of many business processes such as member administration, accounting, tax and legal advice and marketing, the company is independent from qualified personnel.

Also, machine manufacturers are increasingly using the technical possibilities, such as Technogym with its mywellness cloud and Precor with its fitness software Preva. Both systems connect the devices through "cloud computing" with each other and with the applications of those sites. The systems are , for example, through the creation of health profiles , the possibility of storing workouts, and the provision of instructional videos to take over or support manager duties.

Furthermore, a broad multimedia offer is made available and created a modern communication channel for the management to their customers. Use of the information obtained on the client can also be used for a more targeted marketing. In addition, the equipment management is much easier, possibly even with direct connection to the customer service of the manufacturer. The aim is to create a comfortable workout experience and increased customer loyalty as well as management and support services and economic benefits for the operator in all respects.

Sources: Salzburg24 , Yahoo! Lifestyle , Technogym , Precor
Pictures: Technogym