Personal training studios use digital signage for trainer bios and certifications, package promotions, member transformation stories, group-class schedules, and waiting-area motivational content. A typical studio runs 2 to 4 screens at the entrance, training floor, and waiting area. Hardware costs $400 to $2,000 total. Software runs $12 to $35 per month with flat-rate platforms or $16 to $44 per month with per-screen pricing.

A personal training studio or boutique fitness operator can use entrance, floor, and waiting-area screens to push trainer bios with certifications and availability, package promotions, member transformation stories, class schedules, and on-screen workout demos, replacing flyer racks at the front desk and giving prospects a reason to ask about training while they wait for their session to start.

What does digital signage do for a personal training studio?

Digital signage for gyms takes a smaller form in PT studios. The screens promote training packages, build trainer credibility through bios and certifications, recognize member progress, and fill available schedule slots. The studio is intimate enough that 2 to 4 screens cover the full operation: one at the entrance for first impressions, one on the training floor for member-facing content, and optionally one in the waiting area or locker room. Every screen carries trainer photos and clear next-step pricing.

How many screens does a PT studio need?

Most PT studios run 2 to 4 screens. The entrance or check-in counter screen establishes brand and shows trainer availability. The training-floor screen carries motivational content, exercise demos, and progress recognition. The waiting-area screen rotates package promotions and member transformation stories. A fourth in the locker area is optional and usually only adds value at studios with longer pre-session wait times. Studios with under 200 members rarely benefit from more than 4 screens.

What does a PT studio digital signage setup cost?

Hardware runs $400 to $2,000 for two to four consumer TVs ($200 to $500 each), Amazon Signage Sticks ($99.99 each on Amazon), and wall mounts ($30 each). Software costs $12 per month with CastHub Basic for up to 2 screens, $35 with CastHub Pro for up to 10, or $32 to $44 per month with per-screen platforms running 4 screens. First-year total: $544 to $2,528 depending on screen count and platform.

Studio size	Screens	Hardware total	CastHub plan	Monthly software
Solo trainer / micro studio	1-2	$200-$1,000	Basic	$12
Standard boutique studio	2-4	$400-$2,000	Basic or Pro	$12-$35
Multi-trainer studio	4-8	$1,000-$4,000	Pro	$35

How do you display trainer profiles on signage?

Build a trainer-bio template with one consistent layout: photo, full name, certifications (NASM, ACE, NSCA, NSCA-CSCS), training specialties (strength, mobility, sports performance, post-rehab), available time slots, and package pricing. Rotate through the full trainer roster during business hours, with each trainer’s card displayed for 8 to 12 seconds. The same template doubles as a trainer-of-the-month spotlight by enlarging the featured trainer and lengthening the dwell time.

Which booking platforms work for boutique studios?

Mariana Tek is the dominant booking platform in boutique fitness, with Mindbody and Glofox the common alternatives. Mariana Tek’s own partner marketplace lists one signage partner, CloudFit, fetched 2026-09-02, and Mindbody, Glofox and GymMaster publish none. CastHub ships no connector for any of them, and shows a class schedule as a web page slide pointed at a public schedule page or as a slide the studio maintains. See how to display class schedules.

What is the cheapest way to start digital signage in a PT studio?

Two consumer TVs at $300 each (or use a regular TV you already own), two Amazon Signage Sticks at $99.99 each on Amazon, and two wall mounts at $30 each total $859.98 in hardware. CastHub Basic at $12 per month covers both screens, adding $144 in year-one software, for a total first-year cost under $1,000. Annual Pro and Enterprise plans include free Amazon Signage Sticks.

For more low-cost digital signage setups, see the breakdown.