[ianternet]

hi all,

I have an idea in my area to open a workout gym, my concerns/ideas

1. 1st floor (the lots we are leasing or renting)
2. just a heavy weights/cardio (no training)
3. location is in a small shopping mall
4. population of the area is always growing
a. might have to upgrade if the place gets to crowded
5. should I survey the area? create a website to gather information


I think that is it for now, if there are other concerns with this please let me know and what other technicalities should I look into? what aspect of this type of business is required?

[jg_macarthy]

It would probably be good to get some market survey information on peoples workout habits around the area.

[cube3]

if you are good u can even be the gym instructor there heh

[Envydia]

find out about te market and possible what people look for in that area, ie something to work around their schedule, open certain times, etc.

[kbud124]

look at the population in a 5 mile radius and the number of gyms (SF wise i thnk)..there is an industry rule of thumb for that ratio (I forgot what it was but ran into when I was thinking about this idea)

how big of a space are you looking at?

will you have classes or just cardio+weights? not having classes may reduce the appeal of your gym

[ianternet]

5 mile radius good idea, I was doing a 10-15 mile radius - but that makes sense, I already started up a small survey on the baiscs,such as time, how often, travel, etc

kbud - it will be just cardio and heavy weights - all the personal training will come in time if needed

[pacificfame]

Do you have your own building? Or is it in an actual mall?

I myself lift weights, but I wouldn't go to a mall to lift.

[ianternet]

nah its like one of them mall outskirts - where u got a shoprite a marshall local bar etc

its a lot that we looking at and a building

[pacificfame]

You could also maybe buy a few tanning beds, so memberships include tanning as well. I know a local fitness place in my city that offers this.

You might want to contact some wholesalers and sell supplements and beverages as well.

[ianternet]

that would be an idea as well selling supplements - tanning beds wouldnt that be more for a salon?

[Franakapan]

My local gym has tanning beds (about 2) and sells drinks and supplements.

[Bestmiler]

You could consider opening a Gold's Gym (franchising). It doesn't too much and you have everything setup for you. I know it's not very 'entrepreneur' like.