Prevent Concurrent Bookings

Overview: To enhance the gym experience and ensure fair access to classes for all members, we could implement a "Concurrent Booking Prevention" feature. This functionality will prevent members from booking multiple classes that overlap in time, addressing the issue of last-minute cancellations and slot hoarding.

Problem: Currently, members can book multiple classes that occur simultaneously, leading to a pattern of late cancellations. This behaviour not only undermines the efficiency of class scheduling but also limits availability for other members, impacting overall satisfaction.

Solution: Implement a system within Gymflow that automatically detects when a member attempts to book classes with overlapping times and restricts them from doing so. This ensures that each member can commit to one class per time slot, promoting a more responsible booking behaviour.

Benefits:

• Improved Class Attendance: With members unable to overbook, classes will have more accurate attendance predictions, allowing gyms to optimise their schedules and resources.

• Fair Access to Classes: Ensures all members have an equal opportunity to participate in their desired classes, improving member satisfaction and retention.

• Reduction in Last-Minute Cancellations: Discourages the practice of holding spots in multiple classes with the intent to choose later, reducing the number of last-minute cancellations.