Indoor boot camp in a rented studio or hall

Local adults looking for a reliable class schedule and coaching, including busy parents and office workers.

Monthly memberships or class packs, with several sessions a day or week to fill the space you rent. Add small group or corporate sessions for extra income.

• Coaching groups of mixed fitness levels
• Scheduling and class planning
• Basic bookkeeping and member management

• General liability insurance, and check what the venue requires you to carry
• Rental agreements and minimum hours, avoid long commitments until classes fill
• Liability waivers for every member
• Check with your city or county about a business license
• If you collect sales tax on any products or services, check your state's rules
• Workers' compensation insurance once you hire other coaches

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on the portable equipment you buy, venue deposits and insurance. These are estimates, so avoid long rental commitments until your classes start to fill.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on class size, how many sessions you run and your pricing. Your venue rental is a regular cost, so check minimum hours in any rental agreement.

Check what general liability insurance the venue requires, and read rental agreements for minimum hours. Use liability waivers for every member, check with your city or county about a business license, and check workers' compensation rules once you hire other coaches.