Meet the Authors

Behind every Group by ITS article is a team of experienced coaches and instructors dedicated to helping group fitness professionals grow their classes, build their brand, and take full control of their careers.

Meet Our Talented Writers

At Group by ITS, our authors bring years of hands-on experience, industry knowledge, and a passion for empowering group fitness instructors. Together, they create content designed to help you grow your classes, build your brand, and teach on your own terms.

Rick Richey

Owner

Helping group fitness instructors and class-based trainers grow their brand, fill their classes, and take full control of their careers—without the limits of big-box gyms.

Meet Rick

Client Testimonials

As an independent trainer, I needed a nice place to take my clients that was convenient, affordable, run by a stand-up management team, and had all the equipment I needed. Well, I found it here at Independent Training Spot. I love this place so much that I want to advertise it as much as possible. I am only in the city two days a week, but I have trained 6 clients here so far. Rick is a class act. Even though I can leave at the drop of a dime, Rick treats me as if I have been there for years. His passion for his business, clients, and trainers creates an overwhelmingly positive experience. I want to bring all my business here.

David LeeGoogle Review

What an awesome place! As a fitness professional, it’s great to find a space with good energy and a positive environment. I met Rick, and he was a tremendous help. If you’re an independent trainer and need a place to train clients, check it out.

Scott HansonGoogle Review

It is hands down the best place in the city for trainers to train their clients! Also, Rick and Marc (the owners) are amazing guys!

Michael SmithGoogle Review

We Get It – Running Classes and Making It All Work Isn’t Easy

Balancing your schedule, personal life, and the pressure to grow can be overwhelming.

At Group by ITS, we provide the space and support to run your classes your way—and build a career that lasts.

Years in Business

Coaches Empowered

Clients Trained

5 Star Reviews

Let Us Help You Grow Your Classes and Your Career—Faster.

As a long-time coach in NYC, I know how hard it is to find space to run your own classes—without giving up control or a chunk of your income.

That’s why I started Group by ITS.

There were options for personal trainers. But for group fitness instructors? Almost nothing.

Group by ITS gives you premium studio space, flexible scheduling, and the freedom to grow on your terms.

Whether you’re launching your first class or scaling up, this is the space to build something real and lasting.

– Rick Richey, Founder

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