01 Apr
The Role of Sports in a Time of Crisis
There’s an old cliche that many powerful stories start with. “Do you remember when?” The simple question freezes moments in time, placing them on a pedestal and subjecting them to reinterpretation, discussion, and, perhaps most importantly, reliving. Rarely do we
26 Mar
UPDATED: At-Home and On-Demand Workouts, Fitness O...
As gyms shut down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, more and more businesses are launching online training to keep people active and exercising from home. We have compiled a list of gyms and studios offering online workouts and
24 Mar
6 Ways to Provide Value to Clients During COVID-19
Gym-goers and fitness enthusiasts have been forced to find alternative ways to stay healthy and active during the coronavirus pandemic. While most sports and fitness businesses have been forced to shut their doors, there are numerous ways to still add
19 Mar
Guide to On-Demand and At-Home Fitness Classes and...
With gyms and fitness centers temporarily closing their doors nationwide, many of us are beginning to redefine how we get our exercise. On-demand and at-home workouts are more prevalent than ever, with a booming number of fitness services offering recorded
18 Mar
How to Enhance Your Clients’ In-Studio Boutique ...
The explosion of boutique fitness studios has created a major shift in the fitness industry. Once dominated by big box gyms, the fitness industry has seen a giant surge in demand for a more specialized, premium workout experience. The key
17 Mar
Coronavirus Update from Upper Hand CEO
On behalf of our team at Upper Hand, our hearts are with all those impacted by COVID-19. Leaders across the company have been highly focused on mitigating the potential impact of the novel coronavirus. Our two main guiding principles remain consistent:
08 Mar
February 2020 Product Update
Customers can leap into this lineup of February updates with a brand new Kiosk Mode, UI enhancements to the calendar, and a *heavy* dose of under-the-hood refactors for improved stability, enhanced performance, and long-term innovation.
05 Mar
Could Coronavirus Cancel the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
With many high-profile sporting events cancelled or postponed, including the Chinese Grand Prix scheduled for April 19 and the World Athletics Indoor Athletics Championships, it begs the question--will the 2020 Olympics, to be held in Tokyo, go on as scheduled?
04 Mar
Thinking of Launching a Training Facility? Here...
If you consider yourself an expert in a sports or fitness trade, then there is a lot of opportunity in launching your own training facility. In fact, the health club industry brings in a whopping $87.2 billion, and is expected
02 Mar
4 Tips To Turn Your Fitness Clients Into Brand Adv...
It's no secret - when people we trust speak highly about a brand or product, we are more than likely to try out their recommendations. People looking for new ways to get fit often turn to their close friends for