Online personal training and coaching

People who want structure and accountability but prefer to train at home or in their own gym, including those in smaller towns with few trainers.

Monthly coaching fee per client, or one-off programs. Group video classes can add extra income without extra travel.

• Programme design
• Clear written and video communication
• Basic social media and marketing

• Professional liability insurance that covers online coaching, so check with your insurer
• Avoid medical or nutrition claims beyond your training, and ask clients about health conditions first
• Clients' personal health data and privacy rules, so check your provincial and federal requirements
• Charge GST/HST or the provincial equivalent as required, and check Quebec rules if you serve clients there
• A crowded market, so a clear niche matters for finding clients

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on your equipment, coaching tools and marketing. Check with your insurer that professional liability cover applies to online coaching.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $3,500, depending on how many clients you coach and your pricing. The market is crowded, so a clear niche matters for finding clients.

Check your provincial and federal requirements for clients' personal health data and privacy. Avoid medical or nutrition claims beyond your training, ask clients about health conditions first, and check GST/HST or provincial rules, including Quebec.