The Best Way to open gym
Starting your own gym might sound super cool, and it totally can be! Here's how to do it step by step:
- First, learn about the business 🏋️♂️
- Take some business classes at school
- Work at a gym to learn how they run things
- Get certified as a personal trainer (you can start at 18 with organizations like ACE Fitness)
- Save up money 💰
- You'll need about $50,000-$150,000 to start
- Look into small business loans when you're old enough
- Consider starting small with a home gym first
- Make a solid plan 📝
- Decide what makes your gym special
- Pick a good location where people live and work
- Write a business plan (get help from SBA.gov)
- Get the legal stuff done ✅
- Business license
- Insurance
- Health and safety permits
- Buy equipment 🏋️♀️
- Start with basics like weights, treadmills, and mats
- Check out equipment suppliers like Life Fitness
- Consider both new and used equipment to save money
Remember: You might need to wait until you're 18 for some of these steps, but you can start learning and planning now! Use this time to learn about fitness, business, and save money.
Sources:
International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA)
Entrepreneur.com's Gym Business Guides