Outdoor body shaping in the park

Locals who prefer fresh air and a social group, such as parents after school drop-off or people who work early or late.

Weekly or term bookings paid upfront, plus casual drop-in rates. Low costs mean most of the fees are kept.

• Fitness instructing and coaching small groups
• Adapting sessions to weather and fitness levels
• Organising bookings and communicating with members

• Most councils require a permit or booking to run paid classes in parks, check with your local council
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and check it covers outdoor classes
• Weather, heat and sun safety, plan for cancellations and make-up sessions
• Participant health issues, consider a pre-exercise screening form

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $2,000, depending on your bands and portable equipment, insurance, and any council permit fees. These are estimates, so your own total will vary with what you already have.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on group sizes, how many sessions you run and your pricing. These estimates start from about 3 hours a week, and weather cancellations may affect income.

Check with your local council, as most require a permit or booking for paid park classes. Also check that your public liability and professional indemnity insurance covers outdoor classes, and plan for weather, sun safety and pre-exercise screening.