FlexPods

Fully equipped rental studios for fitness and wellness professionals

 
North Bethesda, MD Location OPENING JUNE 2022

 
 

FlexPods provides high-end, turn-key fully equipped studios for fitness & wellness pros. Each studio is outfitted with cutting-edge fitness equipment and state-of-the-art media systems so you can provide more professional in-person and virtual sessions, as well as content creation for social media.

 

Be Your Own Boss Set Your Own Schedule Keep 100% of Your Profits
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Hi, my name is Laurent Amzallag, CEO of FlexPods.

I want to start by introducing myself and taking you through my personal story (you can read it to the right) that led me to create FlexPods -a fitness concept by a wellness professional, for wellness professionals.


  • My passion is to assist people in leading healthier and happier lives.

    As part of my commitment to helping others, I

    volunteer my time and expertise to organizations such as Best Buddies and Children’s hospital and Breast cancer events. My mother is a breast cancer survivor.

    Pre-pandemic, I was working at a gym in Washington DC and traveling to clients’ homes.

    The gym was very nice and the people were amazing, but when I started paying attention to how much of my earnings I was losing to the gym, I began thinking that there must be a better way.

    All this time, I didn’t feel “in control” of my brand working at a gym. It wasn’t my space and I couldn’t grow my way. Plus, I had to share equipment with other trainers or members and as you know, during peak hours, some pieces of equipment are more popular than others.

    I also struggled with how I was valued as a wellness professional. The big-box gyms do not value their wellness professionals. We are expendable. If you left, five others were waiting for your spot. They knew that and took advantage of it on a regular basis.

    I was also tired of traveling to and from clients’ spaces. It wasn’t an efficient use of my time not to mention the wear and tear on my car.

    I was working long hours but a lot of it was wasted traveling, taking time away from family, and preventing me from doing other things I enjoy.

    All of this sacrifice and then a large part of my salary that was going back to the gym made me rethink the way I was conducting my business.

    Then, the pandemic struck. My gym closed and I switched to virtual training overnight.

    I still wanted to do it professionally so a doctor friend of mine said I could conduct my sessions from a space he had in his medical office. How kind of him, I thought, to offer the space (that I beautifully designed for him for free) until a few months in when his terms changed and he wanted a bigger percentage of everything I made. Again, I didn’t feel in control of my mission.

    I finally decided to get my own space. I found a place, cleaned it up, worked on the design, and carefully chose the equipment and tools I needed to create a professional environment.

    My virtual operation began and I thrived.

    Then came the idea. Why not create similar spaces for other wellness entrepreneurs, like me, who want to grow their brand, have full control of their business, and make more money without working harder. A place where you can be your boss.

    And now here we are.
    Welcome to FlexPods.

But if you want to cut to the chase, let me get right into it.

Each FlexPods studio is equipped with fitness equipment and a full media kit to make it easy to train clients privately whether in-person or virtually, without having to share space or equipment. It is your own private studio that you can use by the hour, day, week, or even month.

Take full advantage of your time in your pod and use the built-in Media Kit to film On-Demand Content or host Live Virtual Classes. We even have the plug to get you set up with your own website, in-person and virtual class schedule, video library, and payment system integration to set up your business if you need.

On Average, FlexPods owners typically make 40% more money than working at a big box gym.

The possibilities are endless.

But in summary, creating FlexPods is more than just assembling a cool-looking space for wellness pros. It is about building a community of people who want to thrive as wellness entrepreneurs.

If this sounds interesting to you, let’s get in touch and we’ll keep you up to date on FlexPods’ progress and get you first in the door when we open.

Fill out the form below if you’d like to receive updates about our progress, opening date, and other important information (via text or email).

Thank you so much for your time.

See you soon,

Laurent


And now, let’s get right into the details you need to know and may already be wondering about.


Our North Bethesda FlexPods location will have 4 studios.

These studios are great for personal trainers, physical therapists, massage therapists, group fitness, and strength coaches.

💪🏼 Studio Layout

Studio 1:

Open Studio - 175 sf

Equipment: suspension trainers, free weights, kettlebells, exercise bench, bands, wall mounts, mirrors, rubber flooring jump ropes, and more.

You can accommodate up to 3 clients.
*Prices begin at $18/hour


Studio 2:

Strength Studio - 125 sf

Equipment: cable machine, bumper plates, free weights, chin-up bar, bench, BOSU, medicine balls, bands, wall mounts, mirrors, rubber floor, flat-screen TV, 4k/HD webcam, and more.

You can accommodate up to 2 clients.
*Prices begin at $17/hour


Studio 3:

Champion Studio - 215sf

Equipment: squat racks, several barbells, bumper plates, jump boxes, benches, free weights, kettlebells, battle ropes, landmines, discs and mobility tools, suspension trainers, turf, rubber flooring, flat-screen tv, 4k/HD camera, and more.

You can accommodate up to 5 clients. This space is great for circuit and cross-training with multiple clients.
*Prices begin at $24/hour.


Studio 4:

The Winner’s Studio - 185sf

Equipment: bands, wall racks, suspension trainers, benches, boxing bag, battle ropes, kettlebells, jump boxes, free weights, flat-screen TV, 4K/HD webcam, mirrors, rubber flooring, and more.

You can accommodate 2 or 3 clients.
*Prices begin at $21/ hour

The studio is yours for the time you book it, so you can bring as many people as you want. We suggest the client capacity according to the size of the studio to ensure you have enough room to move.

📍 Location


5020 Nicholson court suite 207, Kensington MD 20895

 

💵 Pricing


FlexPods are available by the hour, day, week, or even month. Prices begin at $17 per hour or $57 per day depending on the type of studio and interval being reserved. Each studio comes fully equipped. See the studio descriptions to the left or please contact me if you need more information about pricing.

PS. Prices drop per hour if you do a day rental and drop even more if you do a week rental.

If you chose to do a monthly rental, it will be your very own private studio. No one else will use it.

How flexible are FlexPods?


FlexPods are designed to be super convenient for every wellness professional and for every budget.

If you are starting out and you need a rental for one hour here and there, we’ve got you covered.

If you have a few clients to train or if you have a course to teach and want to save a few bucks, book a day.

If you need a week, the total cost will be less than doing it per hour or even per day.

We also offer monthly rentals for wellness entrepreneurs who are serious about their business and who need a studio full time. You can also team up with another wellness professional and share a monthly rental. You maximize the space and share the cost.

Each studio comes with an impressive equipment package but to make it even more personalized, each Founder monthly renter (Founder, what? See below 🥳 ) **Will be able to pick and choose certain pieces of equipment that they personally can’t work without. ***

Possibilities are endless at FlexPods and there are no hidden fees. We just want to help you grow and prosper as wellness entrepreneurs.

*The equipment chosen by the Founder must be approved first by FlexPods.




FlexPods Founders Community

Whether you need a space or not, we still want to give anyone the chance to add value by getting involved in our FlexPods Founders Community - a network of enthusiastic wellness leaders and entrepreneurs with goals and visions aligned to create a thriving space for business owners, their clients, and the surrounding community.

We could not think of a better way to do that than finishing this space together with a dedicated and passionate group that will be the core - the Founders Group of FlexPods North Bethesda.

As a Founding member, you will have the opportunity to provide insight at the start-up level. Your input will be considered for all facets from studio policies to studio design. You will help customize the space from the vibe and feel as well as more specific recommendations like what equipment/tools you would like to see at FlexPods to help you and others grow and prosper as wellness entrepreneurs. As applicable, you’ll have access to founder’s rental prices on the studios, referral benefits, and the chance to grow within the Flexpods community while helping create a place you can call home.

We are stronger in numbers at FlexPods and value your input. Come join us.

 

FAQs


  1. I’m already renting a space for my business or working at a gym. Why should I come to FlexPods?

    You may already have a wonderful space but you either have to share the same with other trainers (and you know how frustrating that can be during peak hours) or you are employed at a gym, studio, or physical therapy suite which means that you still have to share everything you make with the house.

    Either way, it’s not YOUR very own FLEX space where you have 24-hour access, 7 days a week whether you need it for 1 hour a day or for a whole month.

    It is not a space where you’ll be part of a network of other wellness entrepreneurs including physical and massage therapists.

    It’s not a space where you’ll have total control of your business. FlexPods owners make on average 40% more money than working at a gym or studio.

  2. Where do I park?

    FlexPods have ample free parking for you and your clients on the premises. There is also free parking on the street so parking will never be an issue.

  3. How do I schedule a time to use FlexPods?

    You can use our free scheduling tool (from your computer or phone) to book and pay your studio time for the hour, day, or week (for Monthly FlexPods owners, we’ll help you once and you’ll be good to go.)

    When you book your studio time, you will receive an access code to the door.

    After hours, you will also have access to the outside door of the building.

    For recurring time slots (for example, every Monday and Wednesday from 6h00am to 12h00pm), please contact us. We will allow booking recurring time slots only for our Founders Community Members. After that, there will be a fee if you want to schedule recurring time slots further than a few weeks in advance. (another great reason to become a Founder’s member).

    If you are interested in being a monthly FlexPods owner, please contact us and we’ll set it up for you. Founders members also get to pick a few more “toys” from our already impressive equipment package just to make your space extra personal.

  4. Are there bathrooms and showers?

    There are bathrooms a few steps down the hall. We do not have showers at the FlexPods North Bethesda location.

  5. Can I share a studio with another trainer?

    Yes. When you book studio space,  it is your space for the hour, day, week, or month.

    You can partner up with another wellness professional. Share the space and share the cost.

  6. Who is responsible for cleaning?

    Our operations team is fully dedicated to maintaining the cleanliness of all our studios.

    We do ask every FlexPods member to please respect the arrival and departure times and clean up after themselves. Please wipe down any piece of equipment you used with disinfectant products and the towel provided.

  7. Do I need my own insurance?

    We do ask every member to own liability insurance.

    As a wellness professional, it is an important tool to have to protect yourself and your clients. You can get insurance for a few dollars a month but it gives you peace of mind. We ask that you download it once when booking your first studio time and you don’t have to worry about it as long as you keep it active.

    If you don’t own insurance, you can get it here.

    https://www.nextinsurance.com/business/personal-trainer-insurance/

  8. What is the commitment when you rent space from FlexPods?

    We created FlexPods for wellness entrepreneurs at every stage of their careers. If you have a few clients or patients and doing this part-time, you can rent the hours you need.

    If you want to pack your clients in a day or teach a course, you can also do that.

    If you are a full-time wellness professional, you can become a FlexPods owner. It becomes your space just like if you owned a studio but without the hassle. We take care of the boring office work and expenses for you.

    Enjoy the flexibility of studio time when you need it, grow your business your way, and make more money without having to work harder. That’s why we created FlexPods.

    By a wellness professional for wellness professionals.

Have more questions? Submit them via the final question in the form below and we will be in touch!

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