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The 11 Best Books of 2019 for Microgym Owners: Chris Cooper’s Definitive List

The hard part isn’t finding a good book. The hard part now is finding the right book at the right time and catching the most important message. Here's a look at what Chris Cooper read—and learned—in 2019.
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State of the Fitness Industry: Rebirth

As a microgym owner, you face a lot of challenges. So what should your gym should look like in a year? Here's Chris Cooper's advice—consider it his "what I'd do if I were starting today" guide. Short version: Pivot or be left behind.
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State of the Fitness Industry: The Disappearing Middle

In "the middle" of the fitness industry, gym owners are charging more for group fitness classes and slowly being pushed out because they can't move toward individualization. Chris Cooper looks at the spectrum in the industry and the threat to gyms in no person's land.
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Two-Brain Radio: An Economist Walks Into a Brothel With Allison Schrager

Chris Cooper speaks with economist and journalist Allison Schrager on risk management in an increasingly commoditized industry.
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State of the Fitness Industry: New Tools

Online spin classes, Zwift, remote trainers, bootcamps and Orangetheory—they aren't your competition. They're a breeding ground for your next clients. Here's how to position your microgym for success in 2020.
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Two-Brain Radio: Tanya Wagner—Athlete, Analyst, Affiliate Owner

Tanya Wagner shares what it was like to be an early CrossFit Games champion, a CrossFit Games analyst, a CrossFit affiliate owner and a mother of two.
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