Gym task checklist — disinfection, changing rooms and opening and closing signed with a PIN
A digital checklist for your gym: disinfect every machine and dumbbell, changing-room and shower hygiene, capacity, equipment maintenance and opening and closing. No paper, no apps to install: every task signed, dated and at hand.
No app to install Free plan, forever Signed, dated records
5,806
Fitness centres in Spain in 2025
Fundación España Activa · Deloitte (Spanish Fitness Sector Report)
8.3 M
Gym users in Spain
Fundación España Activa · Deloitte (2025)
€3,235 M
Fitness sector revenue in 2025
Fundación España Activa · Deloitte (2025)
−40 min
Saved per day vs a paper notebook
Internal measurement with pilot gyms
Sample list
The tasks a gym repeats every day
A real day, split into blocks. What you see below is the basis of your lists — and the exact flow you automate with Timlup.
Gym opening
06:30–07:00
1 Switch on lights, climate control and music 4 min
2 Power up treadmills, cross-trainers and cardio screens 5 min
3 Re-rack dumbbells, plates and bars 6 min
4 Check reception, POS and access control 4 min
5 Check changing rooms and refill paper and soap 5 min
Floor cleaning and disinfection
every shift
1 Disinfect strength and cardio machines 20 min
2 Disinfect dumbbells, bars and grips 10 min
3 Mop the training floor 12 min
4 Clean mirrors and the functional area 6 min
Changing rooms and common areas
11:00–13:00
1 Clean and disinfect showers and toilets 15 min
2 Refill paper, soap and gel 5 min
3 Empty bins and check lockers 6 min
4 Wipe mirrors and changing-room benches 5 min
Maintenance and safety
weekly
1 Check treadmill belts, pulleys and cables 12 min
2 Check anchor points and bolts 10 min
3 Check the first-aid kit and emergency exits 6 min
Gym closing
22:00–22:30
1 Final disinfection round of the floor 10 min
2 Collect equipment, dumbbells and plates 6 min
3 Check changing rooms and showers are empty 5 min
4 Switch off machines, lights and climate control 4 min
5 Set the alarm and sign the close 3 min
The change
From the reception notebook to control on your phone
Replace lost paper logs with PIN-signed digital checklists. Prove every machine wipe-down, shower check and equipment inspection with a tamper-proof record.
Without Timlup
Paper checklists lost at reception
Cleaning and opening sheets disappeared, got stained, or were never signed. There was no way to prove the critical tasks were actually done.
No proof of disinfection
Members and inspectors ask, but you can't show a signed log that the machines, dumbbells and showers were actually cleaned. Hygiene is left to trust.
Maintenance with no record
Treadmill belts, pulley cables and anchor points get inspected, but with no signed history you have zero protection if something fails.
With Timlup
Everything PIN-signed
Staff open the list on the reception tablet or their phone. Each task is signed with a PIN, date-stamped instantly, and the history is tamper-proof.
Clear disinfection routines
Detailed checklists with photos for wiping machines and dumbbells and for changing-room and shower hygiene. Every step ticked, with no excuses.
Full accountability and traceability
Every task is tied to the team member's PIN, with date and time. You know who disinfected the floor, who checked the anchor points, and at what time.
For the gym team
This simple on their phone or the reception tablet
No training, no installs. The team signs in with a PIN, sees only their tasks for the shift and signs off at the end. You control it all from your dashboard.
Centre Gym · Floor
Gym opening
due 07:00
3 / 5
Switch on lights, climate control and music
Power up cardio machines and screens
Re-rack dumbbells, plates and bars
Check changing rooms and refill paper and soap
Check reception, POS and entrances
Tick all 5 tasks to sign and close
Features
Everything your gym needs, no paper
Built for the rhythm of a gym with rotating shifts, constant disinfection and equipment maintenance.
Guided opening and closing
Lights, climate control, machines, changing rooms and alarm step by step so the gym opens and closes the same way every single time.
Signed control and hygiene
Disinfections, changing-room checks and incidents are signed with time and team member. If a complaint arises, you know who, when and how.
PIN access at reception
Each person signs in with 4 digits on the reception tablet. No accounts or passwords to forget between shifts.
Recurring tasks
Disinfection, changing rooms and maintenance at the frequency you set: per shift, daily or weekly. No verbal reminders.
Templates by area
Floor, changing rooms and reception each with their own list. Reuse common protocols across the chain or tailor each centre.
Tablet or mobile in the gym
It runs in the browser, nothing to install. Reuse the reception tablet or the team's phone: all you need is a connection.
In the gym
A day in the life of a gym, in pictures
From opening to closing: every task signed from the tablet.
Disinfecting each machine and dumbbell is ticked and PIN-signed, no notebooks.
Changing-room and shower hygiene and paper and soap refills, logged per shift.
Floor checks and machine maintenance, signed with time and team member.
How it works
Your gym digitised in an afternoon
No installs, no training. It works on the reception tablet or the team's phone.
1
Build your gym lists
Opening, floor disinfection, changing-room checks and closing routines are all built in a single afternoon. You define each task, assign it to the exact area and team member, and set when it must be done.
2
The team completes them by shift
Each person logs in, sees only their active list, ticks completed tasks and signs with a personal PIN on any device. No paper sheets, no verbal handovers, no missed steps.
3
You review the day from home
A daily traffic-light summary on your phone: green for disinfected, red for outstanding, plus who checked the changing rooms and when. No need to travel to the gym.
What they say
Gyms that ditched the notebook
Gyms with rotating shifts and the same need: disinfection and maintenance, logged and signed.
Martin Briggs
Owner · Gym (Manchester)
“I used to get hygiene complaints every week. Now every disinfection is PIN-signed, and I watch the closing checklist turn green from my sofa. Complaints have dropped to almost zero. It's like having a hygiene manager on my phone.”
James Aldridge
Operations lead · Gym chain (Leeds, 8 sites)
“Running 8 gyms across Leeds meant disinfection was a black hole. Now I open the dashboard and see every site's traffic light: cleaning, maintenance, checks. I spot overdue tasks from my desk and call the site lead before a member complains.”
Sophie Bennett
Owner · Boutique gym (London)
“I have a new, young team and opening and closing used to be guesswork. Timlup guides them step by step, from lighting to sanitising mats. They just tick and sign; I see the final green light from home and know the studio is ready for the morning.”
Martin Briggs
Owner · Gym (Manchester)
“I used to get hygiene complaints every week. Now every disinfection is PIN-signed, and I watch the closing checklist turn green from my sofa. Complaints have dropped to almost zero. It's like having a hygiene manager on my phone.”
James Aldridge
Operations lead · Gym chain (Leeds, 8 sites)
“Running 8 gyms across Leeds meant disinfection was a black hole. Now I open the dashboard and see every site's traffic light: cleaning, maintenance, checks. I spot overdue tasks from my desk and call the site lead before a member complains.”
Sophie Bennett
Owner · Boutique gym (London)
“I have a new, young team and opening and closing used to be guesswork. Timlup guides them step by step, from lighting to sanitising mats. They just tick and sign; I see the final green light from home and know the studio is ready for the morning.”
Martin Briggs
Owner · Gym (Manchester)
“I used to get hygiene complaints every week. Now every disinfection is PIN-signed, and I watch the closing checklist turn green from my sofa. Complaints have dropped to almost zero. It's like having a hygiene manager on my phone.”
James Aldridge
Operations lead · Gym chain (Leeds, 8 sites)
“Running 8 gyms across Leeds meant disinfection was a black hole. Now I open the dashboard and see every site's traffic light: cleaning, maintenance, checks. I spot overdue tasks from my desk and call the site lead before a member complains.”
Sophie Bennett
Owner · Boutique gym (London)
“I have a new, young team and opening and closing used to be guesswork. Timlup guides them step by step, from lighting to sanitising mats. They just tick and sign; I see the final green light from home and know the studio is ready for the morning.”
Hannah Clarke
Manager · Fitness centre (Bristol)
“The changing rooms were our weak spot. With Timlup, showers and lockers get checked and signed off every shift, the same protocol for every team member. No one can say I thought someone else did it.”
Daniel Okoye
Floor supervisor · Gym (Birmingham)
“On the gym floor I need treadmills and pulleys safe. Timlup lets us log every maintenance check with a photo and a PIN. If a bolt is loose, I upload the image, sign, and the team sees it instantly. Far fewer equipment faults.”
Callum Reid
Manager · Sports centre (Glasgow)
“We ditched the tatty reception notebook. Every task is now signed and dated with a PIN in Timlup. No more illegible scribbles, no lost pages. Our hygiene audit passed first time and the inspector loved the digital trail.”
Hannah Clarke
Manager · Fitness centre (Bristol)
“The changing rooms were our weak spot. With Timlup, showers and lockers get checked and signed off every shift, the same protocol for every team member. No one can say I thought someone else did it.”
Daniel Okoye
Floor supervisor · Gym (Birmingham)
“On the gym floor I need treadmills and pulleys safe. Timlup lets us log every maintenance check with a photo and a PIN. If a bolt is loose, I upload the image, sign, and the team sees it instantly. Far fewer equipment faults.”
Callum Reid
Manager · Sports centre (Glasgow)
“We ditched the tatty reception notebook. Every task is now signed and dated with a PIN in Timlup. No more illegible scribbles, no lost pages. Our hygiene audit passed first time and the inspector loved the digital trail.”
Hannah Clarke
Manager · Fitness centre (Bristol)
“The changing rooms were our weak spot. With Timlup, showers and lockers get checked and signed off every shift, the same protocol for every team member. No one can say I thought someone else did it.”
Daniel Okoye
Floor supervisor · Gym (Birmingham)
“On the gym floor I need treadmills and pulleys safe. Timlup lets us log every maintenance check with a photo and a PIN. If a bolt is loose, I upload the image, sign, and the team sees it instantly. Far fewer equipment faults.”
Callum Reid
Manager · Sports centre (Glasgow)
“We ditched the tatty reception notebook. Every task is now signed and dated with a PIN in Timlup. No more illegible scribbles, no lost pages. Our hygiene audit passed first time and the inspector loved the digital trail.”
FAQ
Frequently asked questions from gym owners and managers
The questions we hear most when gyms and fitness centres adopt Timlup.
What kinds of gyms is Timlup for?
Timlup suits any fitness space that needs to prove daily checks were done: neighbourhood gyms, budget chains, boutique studios, CrossFit boxes, sports centres, yoga or Pilates studios. If your team follows recurring cleaning, safety or maintenance routines and you want a simple signed record, not a rota tool or membership system, Timlup fits right in. It works wherever a shared tablet or phone can sit at reception or on the gym floor.
How does machine and dumbbell disinfection work with Timlup?
You build a per-shift or per-session checklist with items like wipe dumbbells, disinfect cable attachments, sanitise bench upholstery. Staff tick each task, then sign with their personal PIN. You can attach a photo of a freshly cleaned rack or a trouble spot. Timlup saves date, time and signature automatically, giving you an honest, uneditable log that shows what was done and who did it, with no certification, just trustworthy proof.
How do I control changing-room and shower hygiene?
Create a recurring checklist for changing rooms and showers, with steps like refill hand soap, top up toilet paper, empty sanitary bins, spray and wipe shower floors. Set the desired frequency: hourly, between classes, or per shift. Team members complete the list, sign with their PIN, and can snap a photo of a stocked dispenser. You get a clear, signed record of when each task was last carried out, keeping standards consistent.
Can I log equipment maintenance and safety?
Yes, you can log routine checks and flag issues, but Timlup is not a repair service. Add items like inspect treadmill belt, test pulley cables, check anchor points for resistance bands to a daily or weekly safety list. If a team member spots a fault, they mark the task as not done, attach a photo, and leave a note. That signed record shows you identified the problem, helping you decide when to call an engineer.
Does it work for multiple gyms or a chain?
Absolutely. From a single dashboard you can oversee multiple sites. Set up separate task lists per centre, with City Centre Gym and Riverside Studio each getting their own cleaning and maintenance routines, while using shared templates to roll out consistent procedures across the chain. Staff at each location sign with their own PINs. You see a clear, site-by-site history without having to log in and out of different accounts.
Do I need to install an app or buy new tablets?
No app installs, no new hardware. Timlup runs entirely in a web browser. You can use the tablet you already have at reception for check-ins or music, or let staff use their own phones. Just open the link, log in, and start ticking tasks. It's built to be light and simple, so you don't have to convince anyone to download yet another app or wait for IT to set up devices. Any modern browser on a phone or tablet works straight away.
Does Timlup control capacity or manage members and fees?
No, Timlup does not control capacity or manage members and fees. It's a dedicated recurring-task tool with signed completion, not a replacement for your access control or membership software. If you want a capacity-check step, you can add a manual item like Confirm headcount below 40 to your opening checklist, signed with a PIN. Think of Timlup as the record-keeper for cleaning, safety and operational rounds, while your member management stays separate.
How long does it take to get up and running?
You can be up and running in an afternoon. The first checklist, such as a morning disinfection round or changing-room tidy, takes about 30 minutes to build. Once you set the tasks and frequency, your team simply opens a browser, ticks and signs. We designed Timlup to be refreshingly low-fuss: no long onboarding calls, no complicated setup. If you get stuck, our support is quick and human, not a maze of help articles.
Editor
John Guerrero
Founder of Timlup · Founder of ChefBusiness
15+ years working on business operations and process digitisation. Behind Timlup, ChefBusiness and AI Chef Pro. These guides capture the daily-control procedures I see working in operations-heavy businesses across Spain.
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