Praesidium for new gym openings

Your gym's system, ready before opening day.

Management software, an app under your brand and access control. Choose one of our turnstiles and it arrives programmed and configured for Praesidium. We set up the system with you, train your staff and provide one-to-one support after go-live.

If you need a turnstile from our supplier, allow about a month. For more complex projects, allow up to six weeks for production, configuration and testing.

Actual Praesidium operations home screen with frequent actions, subscriptions and access control status
Actual Praesidium overview with subscriptions, registered cards, operational alerts and recent entries
PalestraJohnny white-label member app

Day one

What's ready when you open.

From day one, reception, members and trainers work in the same system, with smart access already prepared.

01

Reception

Members, subscriptions, renewals, certificates and access activity.

02

Trainers

Trainers follow members' workouts and progress from their app.

03

Members

A white-label mobile app with your gym's identity.

04

Smart turnstile

Unlock from the app using proprietary technology, without QR codes.

Actual interfaces

Four actual screens: gym management, reception, the member app and training.

Access control

At the turnstile, staff see who is entering.

With access control connected, staff see the member's name in real time and can verify the person without slowing the flow.

  • EntryGuard highlights shared cards and access patterns that need checking.
  • The console brings members, subscriptions and access control into the same workspace.
  • Praesidium includes libraries for several widely used turnstiles. For an existing installation, we check the model and controller.
Actual identity verification and active subscription screen in Praesidium
Actual identity verification screen showing the member, subscription status and last entry.
Side panelEntryGuard side panel showing Andreocci Daniele's last unlock, an expiring subscription and a link to the quick profile.
EntryGuard view: side panel with the most recently recorded unlock.

Already operating in real gyms.Two publicly documented Praesidium implementations, with different features and brands.

  • PalestraJohnnyManagement software, EntryGuard, member app and Trainer Suite connected to the turnstile.
  • ARES FitnessWhite-label app published under the gym's brand.

How we start

Four steps. One clear path.

First, define what is needed. Then prepare the system and the people who will use it.

  1. 01

    Design the setup

    Opening date, premises, staff, app, subscriptions, access and hardware.

  2. 02

    Prepare Praesidium

    Environment, accounts, operating rules, branding and configuration.

  3. 03

    Connect and test

    Our turnstile arrives programmed for Praesidium. We then simulate entries and verify the main workflows.

  4. 04

    Train your staff and go live

    Reception staff and managers know the system before opening day.

Wherever you are

Praesidium is designed for remote support.

Our supplier's turnstile arrives preconfigured, and the software is prepared to work with that device. Configuration, video-call training and support are handled remotely. No on-site Praesidium technician is required.

One-to-one support

Support that knows your gym.

Each gym has a dedicated contact who knows its configuration, hardware and needs. Direct support is also available through WhatsApp, so you do not have to explain everything again to a different operator.

  • A contact who knows your project.
  • Training for reception staff and managers.
  • Direct support after opening too.

Turnstile & access control

Start from where you are today.

Choose our turnstile and it arrives configured for Praesidium. If you already have one, we first check the model, controller and integration options.

01 — No turnstile, or replacing one

Open with a turnstile already prepared.

We choose the supplier's model that best fits your gym. It is programmed and configured for Praesidium before delivery.

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02 — Turnstile already installed

Check compatibility first.

Praesidium has libraries for several common models. We check the model, controller and integration free of charge. If it is incompatible, we can consider a new model from our supplier.

Check my hardware for free

Our supplier's models are prepared for Praesidium. Compatibility with an existing turnstile is confirmed after a technical check.

Practical questions

Questions worth asking before you open.

I have not bought a turnstile yet. Can you supply one?

Yes. We work with our supplier to choose the model best suited to your premises. It arrives programmed and configured for Praesidium.

I already bought a turnstile. Is it compatible?

Praesidium includes libraries for several common models. We check the model, controller and integration free of charge. If your installation is incompatible, we can consider a turnstile from our supplier.

My gym is far away. How does it work?

The turnstile arrives preconfigured for the software. Preparation, staff training and support take place remotely, wherever your gym is located. We guide you through connection and launch without requiring an on-site Praesidium technician.

How far ahead of opening should we start?

If you need a turnstile from our supplier, allow about a month after selecting the model. For more complex projects, starting up to six weeks ahead leaves time for production, configuration and testing before opening.

Will the app really carry my gym's brand?

Yes. The Praesidium product page already shows white-label apps published under gyms' own brands, including ARES Fitness.

How are staff trained?

Reception staff and managers are trained before opening on the workflows they will actually use: members, subscriptions and access management.

How does support work after opening?

Your gym has a contact who knows the configuration, hardware and project history. Direct support is also available through WhatsApp.

Tell us about your new gym

Let's see what needs to be ready on day one.

Tell us when you plan to open and where you stand with access control and hardware. We will get in touch to assess whether Praesidium fits your project.

We use these details only to contact you about your opening project.

We will contact you at the WhatsApp number provided. If something goes wrong, email [email protected].

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