Startup resource
Opening an
independent gym.
The complete walkthrough — from finding a unit and negotiating a lease to choosing equipment, setting your pricing and signing your first 50 members. Written by people who've actually done it.
What it covers
- Finding the right unit — location, size, and what to look for in a lease.
- Equipment & fit-out — what you actually need to open, and what can wait.
- Pricing your memberships — set prices that work for your market.
- Your first members — how to pre-sell so you open with revenue.
Prefer the long read? Our complete guide to starting a gym covers the whole journey. This downloadable version is part of the Startup Programme.