Indoor Boot Camp in a Small Studio or Hired Hall

Local members who want regular classes without worrying about weather, including people who prefer a more private setting than a park.

Ongoing memberships (weekly direct debit) or class packs, plus optional extras like challenges, nutrition add-ons or personal training.

• Coaching groups of different fitness levels
• Managing a timetable, bookings and payments
• Local marketing and building a community

• Council planning and zoning approval for fitness use of the premises, check before signing a lease
• Public liability insurance, and cover for your equipment
• Lease commitments and fixed rent can be a risk if membership is slow to build
• Recognised fitness qualifications and current first aid and CPR certificates
• Noise, parking and opening hours conditions that can apply in some areas
• Workers compensation insurance and employment obligations once you hire trainers

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on whether you lease a unit or hire a hall, plus equipment, insurance and your fit-out. Fixed rent is a risk if membership is slow to build.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on membership numbers, class timetable and pricing. These are estimates only, and rent, insurance and trainer costs need to come out of that figure.

Check council planning and zoning approval for fitness use before signing a lease. Also check noise, parking and opening hours conditions, public liability and equipment insurance, fitness qualifications, first aid and CPR, and workers compensation if you hire trainers.