Online live body shaping classes

Adults who prefer working out at home, such as busy parents or people without a nearby studio, paying a monthly membership or per class.

Monthly subscription, class packs or drop-in fees. A library of recorded classes can add value for members between live sessions.

• Fitness instruction and clear verbal cueing
• Basic video and sound setup
• Social media and email marketing
• Motivating people through a screen

• General liability or professional insurance: ask whether policies cover online instruction
• Music licensing for live and recorded classes: check platform and licensing rules
• Waivers and health screening for people exercising unsupervised
• Check your state's rules on sales tax for digital services and subscriptions
• Check lease or HOA rules if clients or equipment will come to your home

Startup costs are typically around $200 to $1,500, depending on your camera, sound and class platform. Ask whether your insurance covers online instruction, as that may add to your costs.

Monthly revenue is typically around $200 to $2,500, depending on membership prices, how many members join and how many classes you run. These are estimates rather than guarantees.

Check whether liability or professional insurance covers online instruction, and the music licensing rules for live and recorded classes on your platform. Also check your state's sales tax rules for digital services and subscriptions, and use waivers and health screening.