Mat pilates classes in hired spaces

Locals looking for a regular, friendly class: parents, office workers, older adults and people returning to exercise.

Pay-per-class or class packs, with term passes for regulars. Income grows with the number of classes a week and how full each one is, after you pay hall hire.

• Recognised mat pilates instructor qualification
• Clear coaching and cueing
• Friendly, welcoming manner
• Basic bookkeeping and organising

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance suited to fitness instructors
• Check hall hire terms, including insurance requirements and cancellation rules
• Check council permission if you want to teach in a public park
• Screen clients for injuries, pregnancy and health conditions, and know when to refer them to a health professional
• Register for an ABN, and for GST once your turnover reaches the threshold
• Playing music in classes may need a licence, check with the relevant music licensing bodies

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $4,000, depending on your qualification, mats, props and insurance. These are estimates. With no studio lease to carry, costs are mainly equipment, insurance and hall hire.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,500, depending on class sizes, how many classes you run and your pricing. These are estimates, and revenue is before hall hire and insurance costs.

Check you have public liability and professional indemnity insurance suited to fitness instructors. Also check hall hire terms, council permission for public parks, health screening and when to refer clients, ABN and GST registration, and whether playing music needs a licence.