How to start a fitness business

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1. 1Why Cheap Gyms Are Actually GeniusBrimm.Play from here Loop
2. 2Planet Fitness CEO: A Streamlined Business Model | Mad Money | CNBCCNBC TelevisionPlay from here Loop
3. 3How Planet Fitness Built a Billion-Dollar Brand (and Why I’d NEVER Own One)Connor Groce - Franchise ConsultantPlay from here Loop
4. 4Top 10 Reasons to Become a Personal TrainerNational Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)Play from here Loop
5. 5Step-by-Step Guide to Opening a Boutique Fitness StudioSpring Three - Fitness Business ConsultingPlay from here Loop
6. 6HOW TO OPEN A YOGA STUDIO | yoga studio business, marketing and design ideasAlexia K YogaPlay from here Loop
7. 7My 5 Tips for STARTING A SUCCESSFUL PILATES BUSINESS | Side Hustle | Full Time | Studio OwnerAmanda TennantPlay from here Loop
8. 8The Business Skills Every Pilates Studio Owner NeedsBeyond the ReformerPlay from here Loop
9. 9Raise Your Fitness Studio Prices Without Losing ClientsSpring Three - Fitness Business ConsultingPlay from here Loop
10. 10First Session Framework || How To Meet With A Potential Client || NASM-CPT TipsThe Axiom Personal Trainer AcademyPlay from here Loop
11. 11How To Build Training Programs For New Clients || What To Do With NASM AssessmentsThe Axiom Personal Trainer AcademyPlay from here Loop
12. 123 Ways To Get Personal Training Clients In A Big Box Gym || NASM-CPT TipsThe Axiom Personal Trainer AcademyPlay from here Loop
13. 13New Trainer? Here's Exactly How to Get Your First 10 ClientsSorta Healthy Trainer EducationPlay from here Loop
14. 14How To Get Personal Training Clients | Running Your Own BusinessSorta Healthy Trainer EducationPlay from here Loop
15. 155 Proven Ways for Personal Trainers to Get New ClientsABC TrainerizePlay from here Loop
16. 16Don’t Just Wait for Clients: Real Tactics to Build Your Personal Training BusinessNational Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)Play from here Loop
17. 17Virtual Personal Training: Who It’s For & Who It’s NotNational Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)Play from here Loop
18. 18Top 10 Ways to Keep Fitness Clients from LeavingNational Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)Play from here Loop
19. 19Top Challenges of Running a Fitness Business in 2024National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)Play from here Loop
20. 20How much do personal training clients really spend in time and moneyNational Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)Play from here Loop
21. 21How personal trainers can create their own career opportunitiesNational Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)Play from here Loop
22. 22Balancing Fitness Business, Personal Training, and FamilyNational Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)Play from here Loop
23. 23How to Get Clients For Your Personal Training Business with Scott HuntFitness Education OnlinePlay from here Loop
24. 24A Day in the Life of a Yoga & Pilates Studio Owner | Behind the Scenes of Running a Small BusinessIndigo Soul YogaPlay from here Loop

How does a fitness business make money?

Gyms earn mostly from monthly memberships, so keeping members matters as much as signing them up. Studios sell class packs and memberships, and personal trainers charge per session or package, in person or online. Rent, equipment and staff are the main costs.

Should I start as a personal trainer or open a gym?

Many owners start by training clients in an existing gym or online, which needs little money, then open a studio once they have steady clients. Opening a gym means a lease, equipment and insurance, so learn the business model first.