Online aerobics classes

Adults who prefer to work out at home, including parents, shift workers, people in rural areas and anyone avoiding winter travel.

Monthly memberships, class packs or drop-in fees, with income rising as your regular group grows.

• Clear verbal coaching without being in the room
• Basic video, lighting and sound setup
• Building a community online

• Professional liability insurance: check that it covers online teaching
• Participants exercise unsupervised, so use waivers and health screening and give safe modifications
• Music licensing for online classes can differ from in-person, so check what you need
• Check GST/HST rules for digital services once revenue grows
• Many free workouts are online, so a clear niche or personal connection matters

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on your camera, lighting, sound setup, music and insurance. These are estimates, and a clear space at home keeps costs down.

Monthly revenue is typically around $200 to $1,500, depending on how many members you attract, your class prices and how often you teach. With many free workouts online, a clear niche matters, so treat this as an estimate.

Check that your professional liability insurance covers online teaching, and that music licensing covers online classes, which can differ from in-person. Use waivers and health screening, and check GST/HST rules for digital services as revenue grows.