Boxing fitness classes in a hired hall

Adults looking for a fun workout, beginners nervous about a traditional gym, and people wanting classes close to home.

Pay-as-you-go classes or monthly passes, with extra income from one-to-one pad sessions and small group coaching.

• Boxing or boxing fitness coaching
• Leading groups with clear instruction
• Promoting classes locally and on social media

• Public liability insurance that covers you as an instructor and the activity
• Hall hire terms, including storage of kit and any restrictions on equipment
• Safeguarding checks (such as DBS) if you will coach under-18s
• A music licence may be needed if you play music, check with the hall and the licensing bodies
• Keep sessions non-contact unless you have the right qualifications and cover

Startup costs are typically around £800 to £3,500, depending on the portable kit you buy, insurance and how you promote your classes. Hiring halls by the session avoids the cost of a lease while you build a following.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on how many classes you run, hall hire costs and how many people attend. These are estimates of sales rather than profit, and you could start from around 5 hours a week.

Check that your public liability insurance covers you as an instructor and the activity. Also check the hall's hire terms on kit storage, DBS checks if coaching under-18s, any music licence, and keep sessions non-contact unless you have the right qualifications and cover.