Online aerobics classes from home

People who prefer working out at home, such as parents, shift workers, rural residents, and those who feel self-conscious in a gym.

Monthly subscriptions, class passes, or paid on-demand video libraries, sold through a booking platform or your own website.

• Clear verbal cueing for people you cannot touch
• Basic video and audio setup
• Social media or email marketing
• Safe exercise coaching

• Music licensing for streamed and recorded classes is strict, so check platform rules or use licensed fitness music
• Liability insurance for online instructors: ask providers whether virtual classes are covered
• Include a health disclaimer and waiver for participants
• Check sales tax rules in your state for digital subscriptions
• Standing out in a crowded market takes steady marketing

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on your camera, audio and lighting setup, the streaming platform you use and your insurance. You also need a clear space at home to teach.

Monthly revenue is typically around $200 to $2,500, depending on how many members you attract and how you price live and recorded classes. Standing out takes steady marketing. These are revenue estimates, not profit.

Check music licensing for streamed and recorded classes, using platform rules or licensed fitness music. Also ask insurers whether virtual classes are covered, include a health disclaimer and waiver, and check your state's sales tax rules for digital subscriptions.