Work at Home Idea:
Start a Personal Trainer Business
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Personal trainers aren't just for the rich and famous anymore. More and more regular folks are turning to them for help getting in shape. As a result the fitness industry is booming and there's a tremendous demand for personal trainers. Our guide will show you how to make a healthy living meeting that demand.
We'll start with an overview of the personal training industry. Then we'll take a look at the market, who is using personal trainers and why, and what services trainers are offering. Then we'll go through the step-by-step process of setting up and running your new venture. You'll learn about basic requirements and start-up costs, day-to-day operations, and what to do when things don't go according to plan. You'll gain a solid understanding of the sales and marketing process, as well as how to track and manage the financial side of your business. Through the book, you'll hear from industry experts, as well as personal trainers who have built successful operations and are eager to share what they've learned in the process.
This guide from Entrepreneur.com is necessary before diving into this home business venture.
Book Excerpt
There has never been a more exciting time to be involved in the fitness industry. The opportunities for qualified professionals who also understand how to run a business are virtually unlimited.
Take a look around. Obesity is an epidemic. People of all ages are spending too much time in front of computers and televisions, and this increasingly sedentary lifestyle is taking a tremendous toll on their health. The good news is that baby boomers and even senior citizens are seeing the value of getting in shape and are doing something about it. Parents are looking for ways to provide positive role models for their children. Doctors and managed care organizations have recognized that diet and exercise are an important part of keeping people healthy and avoiding unnecessary health-care costs. Even companies are realizing that healthy, fit employees are more productive. These are all reasons why more and more people are turning to personal trainers to help them develop, implement and stick to a fitness program.
Personal training is one of the top professions of the 21st century and the fastest-growing segment of the fitness industry. With rare exception, personal trainers love what they do. After all, they’re not working on a production line or sitting in front of a computer—they’re helping people get and stay healthy and fit. And for their efforts, they’re earning $40 to $150 or more per hour.
“The industry is continuing to grow,” says Tony Ordas, director of certification for the American Council on Exercise (ACE). “There has been a steady increase in growth in the number of health and fitness facilities. More and more clubs are in dire need of personal trainers.” While some of those clubs want their trainers to work as employees, many others are hiring independent contractors or contracting with personal training companies to meet their needs—and that means opportunity for you.
Just how many health clubs are there nationwide? According to recent information from the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), there are some 16,983 health clubs and 32.8 million health club members. IHRSA also reports that the health club industry as a whole generates total revenue of $11.6 billion.
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This guide from Entrepreneur.com is necessary before diving into this home business venture.
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