Austin Spaeth

8/15/2025

gym

For gyms, reviews are the modern-day word-of-mouth. They shape first impressions, influence sign-ups, and impact how visible you are online. This guide explores effective, gym-specific ways to increase your volume of reviews without feeling spammy or pushy. We’ll cover the timing and method of review requests, using post-workout follow-ups, gamifying feedback, integrating QR codes into high-traffic areas, and incentivizing participation in ways that motivate members without violating platform rules. You’ll also learn why reviews should be spread across multiple platforms like Google, Yelp, and Facebook, so you don’t put your reputation in the hands of one algorithm. We’ll discuss how to build a consistent review culture inside your gym, training staff, setting goals, and tracking progress, so feedback collection becomes as natural as checking in at the front desk. Finally, we’ll highlight how VisibleFeedback makes the process seamless, filtering unhappy feedback into private channels and guiding your happiest members to the platforms where their praise will have the most impact.