Private personal training studio
Rent a small space and run one-on-one and small group training by appointment.
- $8k-40k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
What it is
A small leased studio or shared space with your own equipment, where you train individuals and groups of two to four by appointment, away from a crowded commercial gym.
Your first three steps
- Build a base of 5 to 10 clients first, then price out small commercial spaces in your zip code
- Compare renting a studio with subleasing space from a gym or physical therapy clinic
- Choose a business structure, such as an LLC, and get insurance before opening
Who pays
Clients who want a private setting, regular coaching and a consistent place to train, including couples and friends who train together.
How it makes money
Session packages and monthly memberships, plus small group sessions that raise earnings per hour.
Skills that help
- Program design and exercise technique
- Running a small business and budgeting
- Sales and client retention
Watch out for
- General liability and professional liability insurance, plus workers' compensation if you hire
- Check zoning, the lease terms and your city or county business license requirements
- Lease commitments are a fixed cost, so test demand before signing
- Equipment injuries and client waivers, check what your insurer requires
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to open a personal training studio?
Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on the space you lease, your equipment, insurance and fit-out. Lease commitments are a fixed cost, so it helps to test demand before signing.
How much revenue can a private training studio make?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how many individual and small group clients you have, your session prices and your hours. Client retention affects how steady this is.
What should I check before leasing a training studio?
Check zoning, lease terms and your city or county business license requirements. Also check general liability and professional liability insurance, workers' compensation if you hire, and what your insurer requires for equipment injuries and client waivers.
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