START WITH A BASIC SEO ROUTINE

When it comes to SEO fundamentals, the fitness industry is no different from other types of websites. Whether you’re a major activewear brand, an individual personal trainer, or a gym franchise, there are some basic SEO tasks every website has to tackle. Don’t neglect these major SEO muscle groups.

Intent-Based Keyword Research

Keyword research involves identifying the phrases your potential clients are searching for—the way they’d naturally say it. It's not just about finding popular terms; it's about leveraging your brand’s topical authority and choosing high-intent keywords that will grow your audience, build your brand, and drive revenue.

Compelling On-Page Optimizations

Title tag and meta descriptions are the billboard for your website—make them compelling! Craft content with care by weaving keywords and semantically related terms into copy instead of generic terms.

Comprehensive Technical SEO

Technical SEO is the legwork behind the scenes. From discoverability (internal linking, XML sitemaps) to indexability (canonical tags, noindex tags, robots.txt directives), there are many SEO levers we can pull for fitness sites to ensure that the right content on the site ranks.

UNIQUE SEO OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FITNESS INDUSTRY

The fitness industry is diverse and encompasses a wide range of businesses catering to various aspects of health, wellness, and physical activity, so reach out to us to discuss SEO strategies for your niche.

Get Ahead of Seasonality

In paid channels, brands can activate quickly on “New Year, New You" content, usually starting in early January. But for SEO, it takes time to get content indexed and ranking well—the earlier the better when it comes to posting any type of seasonal content on your website. Let it accrue organic rankings, and then promote it on social when the time is right.

Create Unique Content that Stands Out From A Saturated Market

In a world saturated with fitness advice, your content needs to be informative, unique, or attention-grabbing. Interesting, high-quality content not only attracts users but also checks the essential on page optimization boxes we need to optimize for search engines.

Own a Storefront or Fitness Studio? Optimize Google My Business

If you own a physical space, Local SEO strategy is critical. Imagine how many people are new to the neighborhood and not aware of the gyms only a few blocks away from them. Google My Business is like putting a neon sign on your gym door, inviting locals to sweat it out with you.

Leverage UGC for Scaling and Social Proof

User-generated content (UGC) not only scales your reach faster than your internal content team can do alone, but also provides the social proof that your brand is the real deal. Encourage your fitness community to share their success stories, workout videos, or sweaty selfies.

Amplify on Social Media

Amplify your content on social media and direct back to the website to drive leads. Share your fitness content on social platforms, supported with paid media for visibility, and drive traffic back to your site to discover your products, locations, and more.

GET IN TOUCH

In the ever-evolving world of search engines, SEO for fitness brands is a marathon, not a sprint. Keep refining your strategy, stay agile, and remember—just like a great workout routine, consistency is key—and we can help you with that! Connect with us now to craft and execute your SEO strategy.