Outdoor fitness bootcamp

Adults in your neighborhood who want a regular routine, such as busy parents, office workers and people new to exercise.

Monthly membership or a block of sessions per person, plus optional extras like a nutrition guide or a paid challenge.

• Coaching and motivating groups
• Designing safe workouts for different levels
• Marketing through local social media

• Many cities require a permit to run paid classes in public parks, check with your parks department
• General liability insurance, ideally one that covers fitness instructors
• Have clients complete a health questionnaire and liability waiver, ask a lawyer to review it
• Weather and seasonal drops in attendance
• Check whether your state or city requires a business license

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $3,000, depending on equipment, insurance and marketing. Get quotes for insurance and any park permit first, so your budget reflects what you actually need to start.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on group size, pricing and attendance. Weather and seasonal drops in attendance can affect this, so plan for quieter months.

Many cities require a permit to run paid classes in public parks, so check with your parks department. Also check general liability insurance covering fitness instructors, health questionnaires and waivers reviewed by a lawyer, and any state or city business license.