A referral program for gyms and fitness studios

Why referrals suit gyms

People join gyms with friends and stay longer when they have someone to train with. A friend who joins because a member recommended you also tends to arrive with more trust than a visitor from an ad.

Monkey Referrals gives each member a unique code and link. When a new member uses it on your membership sign-up form, the referral shows up in your dashboard.

Reward ideas that fit a gym

• A free month or a free week added to the referrer’s membership
• A complimentary personal training or class session
• A discount for the new member, such as a waived joining fee
• Merchandise or a smoothie bar credit for the referrer

You choose the reward and the requirements, for example “new members only” or “must complete the first visit”. Pro lets you run a different program for each location or membership type.

How to set it up

1. Create your free business account and a referral program with your reward.
2. Paste the widget script on your membership sign-up page. It adds a referral code field to the form.
3. Add the confirmation snippet to your thank-you page so referrals confirm automatically, or approve them by hand from the dashboard.
4. Share the member link at the front desk, in your app, and in your welcome email.

Not sure where to paste the script? See the install guides for WordPress, Shopify, Squarespace, Wix and plain HTML.

Making members want to share

Mention the program where members already pay attention: the sign-up confirmation, the front desk, and a monthly email. A short, specific offer such as “Give a friend their first week free, get a month off” works better than a general invitation.