Gym Social Media Content Calendar

Generate a complete 30-day content calendar for your gym. Workouts, challenges, testimonials, and promotions - all planned out.

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What You'll Get

30 days of content - Complete posts ready to publish

Strategic variety - Workouts, challenges, testimonials, promotions

Platform-optimized - Captions formatted for instagram

Visual suggestions - Know exactly what to photograph/film

Goal-focused - Content aligned with member-retention

Why Gyms With Inconsistent Social Media Stay Empty

You're busy running a gym, managing staff, maintaining equipment, coaching members. Social media feels like another full-time job you don't have time for.

Meanwhile, the CrossFit box down the street posts daily, builds community online, and has a waitlist. This tool gives you 30 days of content in seconds.

30 Days

Complete content calendar ready instantly

10 Gym Types

CrossFit, traditional, boutique, and more

3 Platforms

Optimized for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok

What Makes Gym Social Media Actually Work?

Posting workout videos isn't enough. The gyms that grow their membership through social media understand the content formula.

  • Show transformation, not just workouts: Before/after member results drive sign-ups. Use our transformation post generator to showcase member success stories
  • Build community, not followers: Member spotlights, team challenges, and behind-the-scenes content create belonging
  • Educate and inspire: Mix form tips, nutrition advice, and motivational content. Check out our motivational caption generator
  • Promote strategically: Most content should provide value, with occasional promotional posts. Special offers work when you've built trust first
  • Consistency wins: Posting 4-5 times per week beats viral one-offs. Use our content calendar tool to stay organized and learn advanced strategies in our complete content calendar guide

The 30-Day Gym Content Framework

Successful gym social media balances multiple content types. Here's the proven mix that drives memberships. For detailed calendar planning strategies, see our 30-day calendar examples that convert.

25% - Workout Tips & Exercise Demos

Form checks, equipment tutorials, workout variations. Educational content that provides immediate value and showcases your expertise.

20% - Member Spotlights & Transformations

This is your highest-converting content. Real member results prove your gym works. Always get permission before posting!

15% - Challenges & Competitions

Monthly challenges, leaderboards, team competitions. Drives engagement and creates urgency. Use our fitness content planner for challenge ideas.

15% - Nutrition & Recovery Tips

Meal prep ideas, hydration reminders, sleep tips, mobility work. Shows you care about holistic fitness, not just workouts. Partner with local wellness professionals like chiropractors for recovery content.

10% - Behind-the-Scenes & Team Content

Staff introductions, day-in-the-life, equipment maintenance, gym culture. Humanizes your brand and builds connection.

10% - Promotions & Special Offers

Limited-time memberships, referral bonuses, class packages. Promotional content works when balanced with value posts.

5% - Motivational Content

Quotes, mindset tips, celebration posts. Light touch, your transformations and workouts are already motivating.

Platform-Specific Gym Marketing Strategy

Instagram

Best for transformation posts, Reels, and community building

  • • Post 5-7 times per week
  • • Daily Stories (polls, Q&As, BTS)
  • • 3-5 Reels per week (workout demos, transformations)
  • • Use 15-25 hashtags (#GymLife #FitnessMotivation + local tags)
  • • Tag members (with permission) for reach

Generate engaging captions with our Instagram caption tool

Facebook

Best for local marketing and building gym community groups

  • • Post 3-5 times per week
  • • Create private member group
  • • Facebook Events for classes/workshops
  • • Use 1-3 hashtags only
  • • Encourage member check-ins
  • • Promote posts to local area ($20-50 budget)

Use our local promo calendar for event planning

TikTok

Best for reaching younger members (18-35) and viral growth

  • • Post 1-2 videos daily
  • • 15-60 second workout clips
  • • Use trending sounds
  • • Quick tips + entertainment
  • • Before/after transformations perform best
  • • Cross-post to Instagram Reels

Create viral content with our TikTok idea generator

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