How to Reduce Routesetting Costs in 2026

Operational costs for gyms are rising. Labor, insurance, and rent are all up. To stay profitable, gyms must find efficiencies in their core product: the routes. This guide explores how digital routesetting workflows can reduce labor costs by 20% while increasing route density.

Inventory Management

Many gyms waste hours looking for specific holds in their storage. MAKIG's system tracks which holds are on the wall and which are in the wash, allowing setters to plan their routes based on available inventory before they even start their shift.

Streamlined Forerunning

The most expensive part of setting is the "tweaking" phase. By using AI-generated routes that are biomechanically verified, the number of adjustments needed during forerunning is significantly reduced. This means your setters spend more time creating and less time fixing broken sequences.