
ApproveThis manages your Everfit Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
Integration Category: Fitness
When Approval Red Tape Meets Client Gains
Let's cut to the chase: Your trainers shouldn't be stuck chasing signatures when they should be chasing PRs. Everfit handles the workout programming. ApproveThis handles the paperwork. Together? They automate the bureaucratic sludge that slows down client onboarding, program assignments, and membership updates.
Here's the real kicker – 84% of fitness businesses still use email chains or sticky notes for approvals. That's like loading a barbell with mismatched plates. This integration through Zapier replaces that chaos with a spotter who never flakes. We're talking automated triggers that:
- Freeze new client onboarding until managers approve
- Instantly assign programs when PT packages get greenlit
- Auto-archive clients who ghost or get denied
Why This Combo Doesn't Just "Work" – It Lifts
Everfit's the brain for training logistics. ApproveThis is the bouncer for your business rules. Connect them via Zapier, and suddenly your 12-location CrossFit franchise stops leaking revenue from unsigned waivers. Your boutique Pilates studio stops double-booking reformer machines. Your corporate wellness program? It actually scales without HR having to play middleman.
The Heavy Hitters
ApproveThis brings muscle you won't find in basic CRMs:
- Approval thresholds: Auto-approve $500以下的 PT packages, but escalate anything pricier to regional managers
- Vacation coverage: No more "Out of Office" hell – reassign approvers automatically when Head Coach is at a Spartan Race
- Client-side approvals: External partners (physios, nutritionists) can approve without Everfit logins
Three Real-World Wins (No Gym Bros Allowed)
1. Client Onboarding That Doesn't Siphon Soul
The Problem: UrbanFit Collective lost 23% of new leads because trainers took 4+ days to review intake forms. Liability waivers sat in Gmail purgatory.
The Fix: Now when clients register via Everfit, ApproveThis:
- Freezes their account
- Pings trainers to review medical history
- Only activates membership after 2 managers approve
Who Cares: Gyms with high-risk populations (seniors, post-rehab), franchises needing legal compliance across states.
2. Program Assignments That Don't Require Mind Reading
The Problem: Torque Performance had coaches wasting 11 hours/week manually assigning Everfit programs after sales calls.
The Fix: When sales tags a lead as "Hypertrophy Package" in ApproveThis:
- Zapier auto-loads the 12-week mass plan
- Triggers supplement discount emails
- Alerts the head coach to assign a specialist
Who Cares: Box gyms with tiered memberships, online coaching platforms upselling nutrition add-ons.
3. Archiving Clients Who Ghost (Without the Guilt Trip)
The Problem: Flex Studio's trainers clung to 200+ "zombie" clients hoping they'd return post-pandemic. Wasted $1,200/month on Everfit seats.
The Fix: Auto-archive rules when:
- No check-ins for 60 days + 3 ignored checkup Zaps
- Package expires without renewal approval
- Chargebacks occur (instant archive + flag)
Who Cares: Subscription-based models, studios with seasonal client cycles, anyone tired of vanity metrics.
Setting Up Without the Headache
We've all seen "5-minute setup" lies. This actually is 3:
- In Zapier, connect Everfit + ApproveThis
- Pick trigger events (new client, denied request, etc.)
- Map Everfit fields to approval criteria (membership tier, location, PT type)
Pro tip: Use ApproveThis' calculated fields to auto-flag clients who:
- Select "Previous Injury" but don't upload physio docs
- Request 5am slots when your studio opens at 6
- Book senior rates without age verification
Which Teams Stop Drowning in Spreadsheets
Sales & Onboarding
No more "I thought YOU approved them!" disasters. Custom workflows ensure:
- Contracts get legal review before Everfit access
- Free trials auto-expire (unless managers override)
- Regional managers approve discount exceptions
Coaches & Trainers
Stop playing admin and start coaching:
- Auto-assign programs when nutrition add-ons get approved
- Get escalation alerts when clients miss 3+ check-ins
- Approve equipment requests from phones between sessions
Operations & Finance
Finally track wtf is happening:
- Audit trails for every membership change
- Auto-sync approved clients to accounting software
- Denied requests log reasons (legal goldmine)
The Elephant in the Weight Room
"But our current process... works?" Cool. How many clients slipped through last quarter because Janet from accounting forgot to approve their membership pause? How many trainers quit over approval drama?
This isn't about shiny tech. It's about:
- Eliminating $12,000/month in wasted Everfit seats
- Cutting client onboarding from 6 days to 6 hours
- Making auditors actually smile during compliance checks
Spotter Included
ApproveThis doesn't just "integrate" – it adapts. Conditional approvals handle your studio's weird policies ("Approval needed if client has both a knee injury AND wants HIIT"). Email-based approvals keep external partners looped in without software tours. And the dashboard? It's where bottlenecks go to die.
Ready to stop being a paperwork gym? Get set up or book a 12-minute demo. We'll even show you how BoxBurn Fitness slashed approval delays by 89% while scaling to 9 locations. No sales jargon – just spotter-level support.
Integrate with Everfit Integration and get 90 days of ApproveThis for free.
After you create a Zapier integration, please email us at support@approve-this.com with your account name and we'll add 3 months of ApproveThis to your account. Limit one redemption per account.
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Best Approval Workflows for Everfit
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Everfit
Create approval requests for new Everfit clients
When a new client registers via Everfit, automatically create an approval request in ApproveThis to validate and approve the client onboarding process. This ensures all registrations are reviewed before finalizing them in the system, maintaining high-quality client onboarding procedures. *Note: Set the ApproveThis workflow to hold registrations for review until approved.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
Client Connected
Triggers when a client completes the registration via the invite link
Action
Create Approval Request
Creates a new approval request with details from the client's registration data.
Add Everfit clients to program upon request initiation
Automate the assignment of new clients to specific programs in Everfit once an approval request is initiated in ApproveThis. This integration ensures quick enrollment to training programs based on approved requests, enabling seamless client management and program allocation. *Note: Ensure the correct programs are matched with the types of requests in ApproveThis.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Assign Client to Program
All of the program's workouts will be synced to the client's training calendar.
Archive Everfit clients based on approval status
Upon approval denial in ApproveThis, automatically archive clients in Everfit to manage active client lists effectively. This integration streamlines the process of keeping the client database current by archiving clients whose onboarding requests are not approved.
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Archive Client
Archive a client so that client won't be counted towards your subscription plan.
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