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Category: Product Updates

  • Announcing Shop by IPSTUDIO™

    Announcing Shop by IPSTUDIO™

    A modern retail experience built for Mariana Tek studios.

    We’re excited to introduce Shop by IPSTUDIO™, a new way for Mariana Tek studios to sell retail directly from their website.

    Shop transforms your existing Mariana Tek retail catalog into a modern, branded online storefront allowing members to browse products, purchase online, and pick up in studio, all while products, pricing, and inventory continue to be managed in Mariana Tek.

    Built for the Boutique Fitness Industry

    Retail is an important part of the studio experience, but many studios rely solely on in-studio purchases or maintain a separate ecommerce platform that requires duplicate product management.

    Shop by IPSTUDIO™ eliminates that friction by connecting your Mariana Tek retail catalog to a branded web storefront. Instead of maintaining inventory in multiple systems, your team continues managing products in Mariana Tek while your website stays in sync.

    The result is a faster, more seamless shopping experience for both staff and members.

    Key Features

    • Mariana Tek Product Sync
      Products, pricing, inventory, and availability remain managed in Mariana Tek.
    • Branded Storefront
      Deliver a shopping experience that matches your website and studio brand.
    • Mobile-First Design
      Members can browse and purchase retail from any device.
    • Online Checkout with In-Studio Pickup
      Encourage additional retail sales while keeping fulfillment simple.
    • Integrated with IPSTUDIO Fitness Websites™
      Designed to work seamlessly with our managed website platform while also supporting existing websites.

    Designed Around the Member Experience

    Members already visit your website to book classes, purchase memberships, and manage their accounts. Shop extends that experience by making retail available wherever your members are before class, after class, or from home.

    Instead of asking members to purchase only while they’re physically in the studio, Shop keeps your retail collection available 24/7 through your website.

    Continuing to Build for the Mariana Tek Community

    For years, IPSTUDIO has focused on building products specifically for the boutique fitness industry and deep experience with the Mariana Tek ecosystem.

    From IPSTUDIO Fitness Websites™ and Sponsored Web Integrations to On Demand by IPSTUDIO™, Live by IPSTUDIO™, Gamification, and Ads Engine, our goal has remained the same: create connected digital experiences that help studios grow.

    Shop by IPSTUDIO™ is the newest addition to that ecosystem.

    Get Started

    Shop by IPSTUDIO™ is available today for Mariana Tek studios.

    To learn more or schedule a demo, visit https://ipstudio.co/products/shop.

  • Reflecting on the Ads Engine Journey

    At IPSTUDIO, many of the products we built started from operational pain points we experienced firsthand while supporting fitness brands at scale.

    Ads Engine was one of those products.

    Before Ads Engine, updating in-app banners and promotional ads inside the Mariana Tek ecosystem often required editing code files directly. For many studios, that meant submitting requests to developers for even small updates like changing promotional graphics, offers or links.

    We were the team handling many of those requests across multiple brands and quickly realized the workflow was far more manual, time-consuming and expensive than it needed to be.

    So we built Ads Engine.

    The goal was simple:
    Give studio operators a fast, intuitive way to manage in-app promotions themselves without touching code or needing developer involvement.

    What once required engineering support could suddenly be done in just a few clicks through a centralized dashboard.

    Over time, the product expanded through a reseller-driven growth model and became widely adopted across the boutique fitness ecosystem.

    Eventually, Ads Engine transitioned into the Mariana Tek ecosystem as part of IPSTUDIO’s broader partnership journey with Xplor Mariana Tek.

    Looking back, Ads Engine reinforced something we strongly believe: The best software products often come from solving real operational friction experienced by actual users and teams every day.

    We’re proud of the role IPSTUDIO played in simplifying digital operations for studios and helping make in-app marketing more accessible, scalable and efficient.

    And as always, we’re grateful to every studio partner who trusted the platform along the way.

  • Reflecting on the Gamification Journey

    From an idea launched at IPSTUDIO to one of the most recognized engagement experiences in boutique fitness.

    In 2020, IPSTUDIO launched Challenges by IPSTUDIO™ with a simple goal: help fitness brands create more engaging, motivating and rewarding member experiences through gamification.

    What started as an independent product evolved into a widely adopted engagement experience used across the boutique fitness ecosystem through our collaboration with Xplor Mariana Tek.

    Over the years, the platform introduced features designed to encourage consistency, accountability and long-term engagement, including:

    • Challenges
    • Leaderboards
    • Milestones
    • Streak tracking
    • Activity heat maps
    • Goal-based experiences

    Seeing studios and members embrace these experiences at scale has been incredibly rewarding for our team.

    We’re proud to have helped pioneer gamification experiences within the boutique fitness space and grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a platform that has supported hundreds of thousands of fitness goal-setting experiences across the ecosystem.

    As part of IPSTUDIO’s broader partnership journey with Xplor Mariana Tek, the Gamification platform transitioned into the Xplor ecosystem, where it continues to evolve.

    Building products that improve digital member experiences has always been core to what we do at IPSTUDIO. The success of Gamification reinforced our belief that the future of fitness extends far beyond booking classes — it’s about engagement, retention, motivation and connected digital experiences.

    While our focus today continues through products and services like:

    We’ll always be proud of the role IPSTUDIO played in helping shape the gamification experience used throughout the ecosystem today.

    To every studio, instructor and member who participated in challenges, maintained streaks and pushed toward new milestones over the years: thank you.

    We’re excited for what’s ahead.

  • IPSTUDIO Partners with Xplor Mariana Tek for Gamification Integration

    IPSTUDIO Partners with Xplor Mariana Tek for Gamification Integration

    A New Era of Fitness Engagement

    We are thrilled to announce our exciting partnership with Xplor Mariana Tek, a leading platform in the fitness industry. Together, we are set to revolutionize how fitness enthusiasts engage with their goals by delivering advanced Gamification features into the Xplor Growth hub. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our journey to enhance user experiences through innovative and interactive solutions.

    Unleashing the Power of Gamification

    At IPSTUDIO, we believe in the power of Gamification to transform ordinary fitness routines into extraordinary experiences. By partnering with Xplor Mariana Tek, we aim to bring a new level of motivation and engagement to their users by creating a dynamic and rewarding environment for fitness enthusiasts. Our core Gamification features, including challenges, leaderboards, milestones, streaks, and activity maps will be enhanced and integrated into the Xplor Growth hub.

    Challenges: Users can participate in various fitness challenges based on class type(s), location(s) and instructor(s) These challenges are designed to keep users motivated and engaged, pushing them to achieve new heights in their fitness journey.

    Leaderboards: Leaderboards foster a sense of friendly competition among users by tracking enrolled users progress and showing how they stack up against others, inspiring enrollees to push harder and stay committed to their fitness goals.

    Milestones: Celebrating milestones is a crucial aspect of maintaining motivation. Our Gamification features will highlight users’ achievements, providing them with a sense of accomplishment and encouraging them to set and achieve new fitness milestones.

    Streaks: Consistency is key in any fitness journey. With our streaks feature, users can set their goal and see how many times they’ve hit it with their current and longest streaks. This feature will help users build healthy habits and stay dedicated to their fitness regimen.

    Heat Map: The heat map provides users with a visual representation of their fitness journey. It will showcase their progress, achievements, and areas of improvement, allowing them to have a comprehensive view of their fitness activities over the span of a year.

    IPSTUDIO: A Legacy of Innovation

    Since launching our Gamification product in 2020 as “Challenges by IPSTUDIO™”, IPSTUDIO has been at the forefront of innovation in the fitness industry. We have continuously researched and developed our features to best meet the needs of fitness consumers. Our dedication to creating engaging and effective solutions has driven us to refine and expand our gamification offerings, ensuring that users have access to the most motivating and enjoyable fitness experiences possible.

    Collaborating with Xplor Product Team

    Our partnership with Xplor Mariana Tek goes beyond just integrating features. We are working closely with the Xplor product team to continuously enhance the product’s style, integration, features, and usability. Our goal is to ensure that the Gamification elements are not just add-ons but are seamlessly woven into the fabric of the Xplor Growth hub, providing a cohesive and intuitive user experience.

    Together, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the fitness industry. By combining our expertise in Gamification with Xplor Mariana Tek’s robust platform, we are poised to deliver a fitness experience that is engaging, motivating, and above all, fun.

    Looking Ahead

    As we embark on this exciting journey with Xplor Mariana Tek, we are eager to see the positive impact our Gamification features will have on users’ fitness journeys. This partnership represents a significant step forward in our mission to make fitness more engaging and rewarding for everyone.

    Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to innovate and enhance the Xplor Growth hub with cutting-edge Gamification features. Together, we are transforming the fitness landscape, one challenge, milestone, and streak at a time.

    For more information about our Gamification features and partnership with Xplor Mariana Tek, visit our website at ipstudio.co.

    We look forward to continuing this journey with Xplor Mariana Tek and empowering fitness enthusiasts worldwide with the tools they need to achieve their goals. Thank you for being a part of this exciting adventure!

    IPSTUDIO Team

  • Introducing Live by IPSTUDIO™ x Zoom

    Introducing Live by IPSTUDIO™ x Zoom

    Now in the Zoom marketplace!

    Add to ZOOM


    At IPSTUDIO we believe in the power of the fitness community and the owners & operators who make boutique fitness possible. We’re beyond proud and excited about the release of our new Live by IPSTUDIO™ x Zoom integration that helps studio owners & operators do more in less time so that they can focus on what matters most, their clients and studio. By connecting Zoom to Mariana Tek IPSTUDIO helps bridge the gap between Zoom and Mariana Tek making event creation and meeting distribution possible in seconds. 


    From manual to automated in minutes

    A super simple user interface makes getting setup and running Live by IPSTUDIO easy, quick and effective. Live by IPSTUDIO™ x Zoom integration helps bridge the gap between Zoom and Mariana Tek making event creation and meeting distribution possible in seconds


    Integrated with Mariana Tek

    Live by IPSTUDIO™ creates and injects Zoom meetings into your Mariana Tek Livestream schedule. The days of manually managing Zoom URLs is over. 


    Zoom meetings securely delivered

    Registered attendees will get an email with the Zoom link 30 minutes before class. Links are delivered with a password embedded to help attendees get in easily and securely.e




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