12% to 48% booking rate
“We used to get Google Ads leads and respond hours later — by then they'd joined another box. Now AI responds in seconds. Our text-to-booking rate went from 12% to 48%.”
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Derek Olson
Owner, Olson CrossFit · Portland, OR
Text the WOD. Fill Every Class.
AI SMS that sends WOD previews, class reminders, PR celebrations, and membership renewal alerts — 24/7 with under 30-second response times.
98%
SMS open rate vs 20% for email
< 30s
Average AI response time
3x
Higher booking rate than phone
40%
Reduction in class no-shows
Meet athletes where they prefer to communicate — their texts. Our AI responds instantly to SMS inquiries, sends class reminders with WOD previews, manages schedule change notifications, celebrates PRs, alerts members about membership renewals, and handles cancellation policy questions. No more missed messages or delayed follow-ups that cost you bookings.
78% of consumers prefer texting businesses over calling. For prospective athletes juggling work and training — wanting to squeeze in a WOD or try that On-Ramp offer they saw online — texting is the path of least resistance. They reach out to three boxes and book with the first one that responds. Without AI, that first responder is rarely you.
Our AI SMS doesn't send generic auto-replies. It has actual conversations — understanding whether someone wants a single drop-in or an unlimited membership, providing details about your programming and pricing, explaining your cancellation policy, managing schedule change alerts when a coach is out, and guiding each athlete naturally toward booking.
Beyond booking, AI sends WOD previews the night before ("Tomorrow's WOD: 21-15-9 Thrusters and Pull-ups — scale options available!"), celebrates PRs ("New deadlift PR — 315 lbs! Way to crush it!"), alerts athletes when their membership is up for renewal, follows up after class requesting a Google review, and sends competition event notifications to keep your community fired up. That 9 PM text asking "Do you have morning CrossFit classes?" gets answered instantly instead of sitting until morning when the prospect has already joined elsewhere.
98% open rate< 30 second response3x booking conversion
Features
Everything you need in one platform
Instant Follow-Up
Prospective athletes get a response in under 30 seconds — before they contact your competitor. Buying intent is highest immediately after they discover your box.
WOD Preview Texts
Automated night-before WOD previews with movement breakdowns and scale options: "Tomorrow: AMRAP 20 — Wall Balls, Box Jumps, Toes-to-Bar. Scaling options available for all levels." Athletes show up prepared and excited.
PR Celebrations
When athletes log a new personal record in Wodify or SugarWOD, AI sends a congratulatory text with their achievement — building community loyalty and encouraging consistency.
Membership Renewal Alerts
AI reminds athletes when their class pack is running low or membership renewal is approaching — driving retention without manual outreach from your coaching staff.
Text-to-Book
Athletes book classes and On-Ramp sessions entirely via text. AI checks availability, offers time slots, confirms booking — no phone call or website visit needed.
Competition Notifications
AI sends event alerts for in-house throwdowns, partner WODs, Friday Night Lights, and local competitions — keeping your community engaged and participation high.
9:41AI Receptionist●●●
Hi, I'd love to try a WOD class — do you have any openings this week?
We'd love to have you! Let me check our WOD schedule for this week.
I'm free mornings mostly!
I have tomorrow at 6:00 AM or Thursday at 5:30 PM open. Which works for you?
Tomorrow at 6 AM please!
✅ Booked! Tomorrow at 6:00 AM WOD Class at Forge CrossFit. Bring lifters and a jump rope, arrive 10 min early. See you there!
AI responded in <30 seconds — appointment confirmed
Real conversation flow — from inquiry to booked in under 2 minutes
The Process
How it works step by step
01
Text Received
An athlete texts your box number with a class question, booking request, or schedule inquiry. AI receives it instantly, no matter the time.
02
AI Understands
Natural language processing identifies intent. First-time inquiry? Class booking? WOD question? Cancellation? AI knows how to respond and guide the conversation.
03
Intelligent Response
AI sends a personalized, helpful response in under 30 seconds. Continues the conversation naturally until the athlete's need is met or session is booked.
04
Booking Confirmed
Class booked directly into Wodify, Zen Planner, PushPress, or your scheduling system. Athlete gets a confirmation text with date, time, coach, and what to bring.
Real Scenarios
How CrossFit boxes use this every day
After-Hours Class Inquiry
A prospective athlete texts "Do you have beginner CrossFit classes?" at 9 PM on a Sunday. AI responds instantly with your On-Ramp schedule, pricing, and trial offer — then books a Monday evening session before the prospect has opened another box's website.
Coach Substitution Alert
Coach Sarah is out sick for tomorrow's 6 AM WOD. AI immediately texts all signed-up athletes: "Coach Dave will be leading tomorrow's 6 AM class. Same WOD, same energy. Reply YES to confirm or RESCHEDULE for other options." Athletes stay informed, class stays full.
PR Celebration and Re-engagement
An athlete logs a new clean-and-jerk PR in Wodify. AI texts: "New C&J PR — 185 lbs! You're on fire this month. Tomorrow's WOD has snatches — want to keep the Oly streak going?" The athlete books the next class on the spot.
Compare
AI vs. doing it manually
Capability
Manual
AI
Response time
30 min – 24 hrs
Under 30 seconds
After-hours coverage
None
24/7 instant
Conversations/hour
~20 max
Unlimited
Booking conversion
15–25%
45–60%
No-show reduction
Manual effort
Automated 40% reduction
WOD & PR notifications
Manual posting
Automated per athlete
Client Results
CrossFit boxes that made the switch
No-shows dropped from 18% to 7%
“The WOD preview texts are a game changer. Athletes show up mentally prepared, and our no-show rate dropped from 18% to under 7%. The PR celebration texts keep people coming back.”
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Rachel Kim
Head Coach, Pacific CrossFit · Seattle, WA
Schedule changes communicated instantly
“When a coach calls in sick, AI texts everyone in that class within seconds. We used to spend an hour manually messaging people. Now it's instant and our athletes love the communication.”
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Mike Tran
Box Manager, Grit CrossFit · Denver, CO
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Auto-replies send the same canned message to everyone. AI SMS has actual conversations — understanding questions, providing specific answers about your class schedule and pricing, managing WOD previews, and guiding each prospect toward booking based on their goals.
AI pulls the next day's programming from your WOD management platform — Wodify, SugarWOD, or PushPress — and sends athletes a preview the evening before with movement breakdowns, scale options, and a motivational note. Athletes show up prepared and fired up.
Yes. When athletes log a personal record in your tracking system, AI sends a personalized congratulatory text with their achievement and optionally suggests the next class to keep momentum going.
AI integrates with your booking software — Wodify, Zen Planner, PushPress, or BoxMate — and sends automated reminders before each class with coach name, WOD preview, and what to bring (grips, lifting shoes, jump rope).
Both. AI handles new inquiries AND manages existing athlete communications — WOD previews, class reminders, PR celebrations, membership renewal notices, booking confirmations, and re-engagement for lapsed members.
Yes. AI SMS works with your existing business number so athletes don't need to learn a new contact. Alternatively, we can set up a dedicated SMS line if you prefer to keep channels separate.
Most CrossFit boxes are live with AI SMS within 24 hours. We configure your class types, programming, schedule, cancellation policies, and booking flows during onboarding.
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