Martial arts insurance is designed to protect schools, instructors, and students from the risks that come with training. However, not every policy automatically covers activities like training or sparring, which carry a higher chance of injury. These practices are fundamental to many martial arts disciplines, yet they could end up falling into coverage[...]

Functional training focuses on movements that mimic everyday actions, such as squatting, lifting, and rotating, to build strength, mobility, and real-world performance. Its accessibility and scalability make it a popular option for both beginners and seasoned athletes, especially in CrossFit-style gyms. However, the combination of dynamic movements,[...]

Opening a martial arts studio means stepping into a world that’s equal parts discipline, energy, and unpredictability. Injuries, property damage, legal disputes, and financial setbacks are all common risks for new martial arts gyms, and without a plan, they often hit hard. Along with protecting your space and gear, strong risk management in martial[...]

Most business owners know they need liability insurance, but few take the time to look beyond the per-claim number. The policy’s per-occurrence limit only tells part of the story, and your total protection actually depends on the aggregate limit. This is the maximum amount your business insurance will pay out across all claims within the policy period.[...]

Running a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym means wearing a lot of hats, including coaching classes, managing staff, handling marketing, and keeping the space running smoothly. With all of this going on, it’s no surprise that time management is one of the biggest challenges for most BJJ gym owners. With the right strategies from NEXO, you can spend more time on[...]

Functional fitness has gained major traction for its focus on real-world strength, mobility, and movement. It’s now common to see gyms offering a mix of Olympic lifting, HIIT, boot camps, and CrossFit, all in one place, attracting different kinds of clients. However, with the increased number of formats comes a new level of complexity, particularly in[...]

More Pilates instructors are choosing to teach in shared spaces (think: inside gyms, wellness centers, or coworking studios) instead of operating a standalone location. While this setup is often flexible and cost-effective, it also comes with challenges that traditional studio owners usually don’t have to deal with. You’re working in someone else’s[...]

Teaching Pilates at a studio, from home, or online has risks, and the right insurance can help protect your reputation and your business. Pilates insurance coverage isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Moreover, the risks you face as an independent instructor aren’t the same as those of someone running a full studio. That’s why it’s important to[...]

Pilates studios may focus on low-impact movement, but that doesn’t mean they’re free from risk entirely. Even with experienced instructors and spotless spaces, studios often face claims tied to client injuries, staff accidents, or vendor-related damage. Without Pilates studio insurance and a clear Pilates studio risk management strategy, those claims[...]

Functional fitness is more popular now than ever before, with trainers leading high-intensity sessions in CrossFit boxes, Hyrox gyms, kettlebell clubs, and mobility-focused studios. Hands-on environments like these push clients to their limits, but because of this, they also carry a higher risk of injury. Coaching in this space means being physically[...]