Owning and running a gym. - Ausbb

24-05-2008, 06:50 PM

Hey guys,
I'm looking into opening a gym, and was wondering is there any one out there that already has one, or manages one. If so, is there any tips you could give me. I've been training for years, but training in a gym and running a gym are totally different things.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Admin · 24-05-2008, 06:57 PM

don't own or run a gym , but it would be the same for any business
location, advertising ,
finding a niche group who will you be targeting the weekenders, the pro, semi pro or the fitness type
looking at your demographics find out what sort of people live in the area , lower class or middle class ,
a bit of market research find out what the competition are doing and what you could do better

Admin · 24-05-2008, 07:12 PM

some info on owning a gym a gym
How To Own a Gym | eHow.com

MightyTriby · 25-05-2008, 10:43 PM

I tell you what, the only gym i would own would be like the gym from the movie "DodgeBall". "Average Joe's" was the gym, where all the regular guys could come and workout - or not, and have a good time.

I could do that

MightyTriby

28-05-2008, 06:06 PM

it's like running any business, you need to research teh supply and demand aspect, figure out if there is enough of a demand to jstify opeingin one up in your area.

especially a local specific business such as a gym requires alot of research into local demographics etc..

Shrek · 13-08-2011, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIRTY FROG

Hey guys,
I'm looking into opening a gym, and was wondering is there any one out there that already has one, or manages one. If so, is there any tips you could give me. I've been training for years, but training in a gym and running a gym are totally different things.

Any advice would be appreciated!

hey Dirty Frog, did you get your own gym yet?

The dirty dirty frog.

Joel · 13-08-2011, 02:29 PM

Key to making big money when opening a gym...make it a big commercial gym...simple as that. Of course make it as friendly to bodybuilders/powerlifters etc but still run your les mils classes etc etc....thats where the money is.

Joel · 13-08-2011, 02:30 PM

wow just saw the thread date lol

dave · 13-08-2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel

Key to making big money when opening a gym...make it a big commercial gym...simple as that. Of course make it as friendly to bodybuilders/powerlifters etc but still run your les mils classes etc etc....thats where the money is.

Fucking Les Mills!!!

You could always go the small PT only type stuff similar to Markos' old garage gym but then your own marketing skills are really being tested.

Minchia · 13-08-2011, 05:15 PM

yeah unfortunately for big bucks, mainstream is where it's at. Niche strength/power can turn over some cash, but it's a lot harder to build up the clientèle.

24-05-2008, 06:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
DIRTY FROG Guest Posts: n/a	Owning and running a gym. Hey guys, I'm looking into opening a gym, and was wondering is there any one out there that already has one, or manages one. If so, is there any tips you could give me. I've been training for years, but training in a gym and running a gym are totally different things. Any advice would be appreciated!

24-05-2008, 06:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Admin Administrator. Graeme Join Date: Nov 2006 Gender: Posts: 2,808	don't own or run a gym , but it would be the same for any business location, advertising , finding a niche group who will you be targeting the weekenders, the pro, semi pro or the fitness type looking at your demographics find out what sort of people live in the area , lower class or middle class , a bit of market research find out what the competition are doing and what you could do better __________________ Ausbb- Australian Body Building serving all of your fitness,Body Building needs, conditioning, fat loss, training, supplements and so much more New to this forum? Follow these steps: 1) Register free as a member 2) Introduce Yourself 3) Ask questions, post some answers, learn more 4) Get back to the gym and build more muscle! 5) Create your own Training Diary One team: Ausbb Join Ausbb on facebook Make a Donation. Ausbb Sponsors Ausbb Member of the month - Vote now! Do you own or use a small Gym? Message to all New comers and lurkers: Don't be Afraid to post even if some of the topics might be out of your league don't hide in the shadows jump into General Topic and get to know some of the girls and guys on the forum TAKE PART IN THE 2012 BODYTRANSFORMATION COMP Ausbb is all you need VicFishing - Victorian Fishing forum ps it's Graeme - not Graham

24-05-2008, 07:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
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13-08-2011, 02:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Joel Active Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Gender: Posts: 3,588	Key to making big money when opening a gym...make it a big commercial gym...simple as that. Of course make it as friendly to bodybuilders/powerlifters etc but still run your les mils classes etc etc....thats where the money is. __________________ Brb eating cookies and cream ice cream

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25-05-2008, 10:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
MightyTriby Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mt Annan, Sydney Gender: Posts: 119	I tell you what, the only gym i would own would be like the gym from the movie "DodgeBall". "Average Joe's" was the gym, where all the regular guys could come and workout - or not, and have a good time. I could do that MightyTriby

28-05-2008, 06:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
mario_d Guest Posts: n/a	it's like running any business, you need to research teh supply and demand aspect, figure out if there is enough of a demand to jstify opeingin one up in your area. especially a local specific business such as a gym requires alot of research into local demographics etc..

13-08-2011, 05:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Minchia Super Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Gender: Posts: 502	yeah unfortunately for big bucks, mainstream is where it's at. Niche strength/power can turn over some cash, but it's a lot harder to build up the clientèle. __________________ www.irontanks.com.au Sleeveless muscle hoodies now in!