❓ Frequently Asked Questions

We offer three subscription options based on your needs:

🟢 Free Basic Listing

Perfect for independent trainers or small studios just looking to get on the map.
Includes:

• Cover image
• Short description
• Website URL
• Map location
• YouTube video link (if any)
• Category placements
• Appropriate Tags for filtering
• Appears in general search results

Note: No banner or ad placement included with this tier.

🟡 Premier Pro – $49/month

Great for growing fitness professionals or gyms who want to stand out and attract more clients.
Includes everything in Free, plus:

• Additional images and logo
• Extended description for your personal listing page
• Social media links
• Highlighted category placement
• Category banner ad (appears only within your selected categories)

🔴 Featured Pro – $199/month

Ideal for top trainers, coaches, or gyms that want maximum exposure and a professional showcase.
Includes everything in Premier Pro, plus:

• Featured badge (Featured Pros will be displayed on the homepage)
• Sitewide banner ad (visible across homepage and all categories)
• Top listing priority (appears first in search/category results)
• Extensive content support (link menus, brochures, etc.)
• Featured Blog and Article Inclusions

As a Featured Pro subscriber, your business will be included in special blog-style articles on LocalGymPros.com that highlight your fitness expertise, services, or facility.

These exclusive articles are designed to boost your exposure through SEO, social media promotions, and homepage features. Examples include:

💪 For Personal Trainers

• Transform Your Body With This Top-Rated Trainer in the Quad Cities
• Why Clients Are Raving About This Local Fitness Pro’s Unique Training Method

🏋 For Gyms & Studios

• Step Inside the QC’s Most Inspiring Gym — And Meet the Pros Who Run It
• This Local Studio Is Redefining Group Fitness in the Quad Cities

🏆 For Sports Performance & Conditioning

• The Secret Weapon for Local Athletes — And How You Can Train There Too
• Inside the QC’s Premier Sports Training Facility

These articles are promoted across the site, shared on social media, and optimized for search engines — driving more traffic, visibility, and trust for your brand.

Featured Pros are ideal for fitness professionals seeking maximum reach, seasonal promotions, or premium showcase status.

Yes — all listings, including free ones, require payment processing for verification purposes.
Free listings will never be charged, but this helps us prevent spam and ensure the quality of our directory.

To update your listing, scroll to the bottom of this page and find the Update Listing Form.
Only fill in the fields included with your listing tier — anything beyond your tier won’t be added.

Listings are usually reviewed within 24 hours. You’ll receive an email once it’s live.

Yes! We operate on a month-to-month basis with no contracts.
To cancel, scroll to the bottom of this page and find the Cancel Subscription Form.

We do not offer refunds. If a subscription is not canceled before the next renewal period, it will renew automatically.
However, you can cancel at any time to avoid future charges.

We welcome any fitness professional, gym, studio, or performance facility serving the Quad City area.
Listings must fit the spirit of our platform — professional, legitimate, and fitness-focused.

We do not allow:

• Pornographic content
• MLMs (multi-level marketing)
• Non-local or irrelevant listings

We may allow adult-only listings if they are professional, legitimate, and fitness-related (e.g., body sculpting or advanced training facilities).

At this time, listing updates are handled manually through our update form at the bottom of this page.

However, you can still log into your account to view your existing listings.

No problem! Just scroll to the bottom of this page and send us a message through our Contact Us Form.

We’re here to help!

Effective Date: August 13, 2025

Welcome to LocalGymPros.com, a curated directory of local gyms, trainers, and fitness services in the Quad Cities area. By using our site, you agree to the following terms:

1. Directory Purpose
   LocalGymPros.com is a public, informational platform designed to help users discover fitness professionals and facilities in Iowa and Illinois. We do not operate or endorse the businesses listed unless explicitly stated.

2. Third-Party Listings
   All listings, images, logos, and descriptions are the property of their respective owners. LocalGymPros.com does not claim ownership over this content and provides listings solely for promotional or informational purposes.

3. Accuracy & Availability
   We make every effort to keep listings accurate and up to date, but we are not responsible for any incorrect information, business changes, closures, or service interruptions. We recommend verifying details directly with the business before visiting or booking.

4. User Submissions
   If you submit a listing, you confirm you have the legal right to share the content (text, images, etc.). LocalGymPros.com reserves the right to edit, hide, or remove any submission at our discretion.

5. Ownership & Trademarks
   LocalGymPros™ is a trademark of Michael Elliott, DBA TechSupport4SmallBusiness.com. All other logos and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

6. Limitation of Liability
   LocalGymPros.com is not liable for any loss, injury, or damage resulting from the use of information on this site or services from any listed provider.

7. Contact
   To request a listing update or removal, use the form below.
   

Effective Date: August 13, 2025

We respect your privacy. Here’s how we handle your data on LocalGymPros.com:

1. What We Collect
   We do not collect personal information unless you fill out a form, submit a listing, or contact us directly.

   Information we may collect includes:

   • Name and email (only if you submit a form)
   • Business information (if submitting a listing)
   • Anonymous analytics (via Google Analytics)

2. Cookies & Analytics
   We use standard cookies and Google Analytics to understand how people use our site. This helps us improve content and user experience. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.

3. Sharing of Data
   We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties, ever.
   Submitted listings are public by nature but can be edited or removed by request.

4. Embedded Content
   Some pages may display images or maps from third-party sources (like Google Maps or other fitness-related sites). These may track interactions per their own privacy policies.

5. Opt-Out & Data Removal
   You may request that your submitted listing be removed at any time. We honor all takedown or correction requests promptly. Please allow 24–48 hours.

6. Contact
   To request data removal or ask questions about privacy:
   📧 Use the form below