Let's be real: running a fitness business is hard enough without playing hide-and-seek with approval emails. Between managing memberships, booking classes, and trying to remember which client needs their gluten-free protein shake recipe, the last thing you need is another spreadsheet to track who approved the new rowing machine purchase.
When Arbox Meets ApproveThis: Spotter for Your Approval Processes
Arbox already handles your client management like a pro. ApproveThis? It's the silent partner that makes sure decisions happen faster than a CrossFit warmup. Connect them through Zapier, and you've basically created a self-lifting barbell for your operations.
Why This Isn't Just Another "Integration"
Most app integrations are like those gym buddies who spot you once and disappear. This one actually pulls its weight:
- Approval chains that don't ghost you: Automatically route requests to the right person's inbox (or phone)
- Zero license limbo: External trainers/vendors can approve stuff without needing Arbox logins
Real-World Use Cases (That Don't Suck)
1. Client Onboarding That Doesn't Bench Press Your Productivity
The problem: New client forms stuck in approval purgatory while your front desk plays phone tag with the GM.
The fix: When Arbox gets a new lead, ApproveThis automatically:
- Routes contract approvals to department heads
- Calculates membership pricing based on promo codes
- Sends signed docs back to Arbox before the prospect cools down
Who this helps: Yoga studios rolling out corporate wellness programs, CrossFit boxes with tiered membership options
2. Waiting List Management That Actually Works
The problem: Your 6 AM spin class waitlist is longer than the line at Smoothie King, but filling spots feels like herding cats.
The fix: Automatically trigger approval requests when spots open. Managers can approve/deny from their phone between sets. Approved? Arbox auto-books the client and charges their card.
Pro tip: Use approval thresholds to auto-approve waitlist regulars who show up 98% of the time.
3. Purchase Approvals That Don't Require a PhD in Accounting
The problem: Your trainer ordered $2k worth of resistance bands without checking, and now corporate's breathing down your neck.
The fix: Any Arbox purchase triggers:
- Auto-approval if under $500 (hello, protein powder restock)
- Escalation to regional manager if over budget
- Instant denial if vendor isn't pre-approved
Who this helps: Multi-location gym chains, boutique studios with strict merch budgets
4. Client Notifications That Make You Look Like a Mind Reader
The problem: Members get antsy when their personal training package approval takes longer than a treadmill mile.
The fix: The second something's approved in ApproveThis, Arbox automatically:
- Texts the client
- Charges their card
- Books their first session
- Adds them to the trainer's calendar
All before your latte gets cold.
Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind
1. Create a Zapier account (free tier works)
2. Connect Arbox and ApproveThis
3. Pick your trigger (e.g., "New Arbox purchase")
4. Set approval rules in ApproveThis
5. Connect the outcome back to Arbox
Total setup time: Less than your average foam rolling session.
Who Actually Benefits From This
For Studio Managers
Finally see which approvals are stuck and why. Vacation mode automatically reroutes requests so you can actually unplug during that Costa Rica retreat.
For Sales Teams
Close deals faster with auto-approved trial extensions. Conditional approval paths mean upselling specialty classes doesn't require 3 manager sign-offs.
For Finance Teams
Real-time tracking of purchase approvals with budget guardrails. Exportable reports that don't require 17 Excel formulas.
The Bottom Line (No Corporate Jargon)
ApproveThis + Arbox isn't about "optimizing synergistic workflows." It's about:
- Getting 23% fewer "Did you approve that?!" Slack messages
- Cutting new client onboarding from 3 days to 3 hours
- Actually using your lunch break for, you know, lunch
Ready to stop being your team's approval secretary? Get ApproveThis or schedule a 10-minute demo. Your future self (and your frustrated GM) will thank you.
Integrate with Arbox 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 Arbox
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Arbox
Create new Arbox clients from approved approval requests
Streamline your client onboarding process. When an approval request is initiated, this integration will automatically add a new client to Arbox upon approval, saving time and ensuring a seamless transition for new customers. *Note: Ensure the approval workflow captures all necessary client information.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Create New Client
Add new client to Arbox
Request approvals for confirming waiting list entries
Efficiently manage entries from the waiting list by automatically creating an approval request whenever a spot becomes available. This ensures all entries are properly approved and managed through a structured process in ApproveThis.
Zapier Components

Trigger
Confirm Entry From Waiting List
Triggers when a user should confirm entry from waiting list
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Create approval requests for new Arbox purchases
Ensure all purchases made within Arbox are verified by automatically creating purchase approval requests. This integration reduces manual checks and enhances financial control by using ApproveThis to manage approvals.
Zapier Components

Trigger
Purchase
Triggers when an item is purchased from app/site
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Notify clients on approval decisions via Arbox
Keep your clients in the loop by automatically sending a notification once their requests are approved or denied in ApproveThis. This automation ensures timely communication and enhances customer satisfaction.
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Send Message to Client
Send a push message, SMS or email to a client via Arbox
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