Small Club Start-up : A Personal Trainer's Guide

By Ron Fay

About 60% of the U.S. population is overweight and only 10% exercise. Large corporate gyms and home-use equipment are not meeting the needs of this country. Enter the small health club - the third... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970692005
• ISBN13: 9780970692009
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Fay's Fitness Company
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Anna Smith

In researching my new idea to open a small gym, I was overwhelmed with information on the web and after perusing the SBA website and printing a full 3-ring binder's worth of research articles off the internet until I LUCKILY found this book. I was stunned to come across a book especially designed to guide me in my new idea to open a small gym. Then I was surprised at how completely applicable it was and how informative and practical the information was-these guys really share their secrets to success! Its a step by step easy to read well thought out book that guides your thoughts and decisions by helping you build a business plan based on your personal principles and desires for your gym. Its nothing short of amazing, and easily the most important bit of research I have done. I read the book and treated it like a text book, taking notes and when answering every question and carefully thinking about each point they recommend considering sot hat I read a little bit each day and wrote a lot and hammered out my own ideas in the process. I had all the ideas, but had not articulated them, organized them and nd built on them until I read this book. I am now 6 to 8 months from opening my gym but after reading this book, I have now articulated my true reasons for opening my own gym, and kept those reasons firmly in mind as I have analyzed my target market, competition and developed the marketing plan. I feel I am head and shoulders above most small business owners when they start out. I look forward to reporting back with the huge success of my new small gym!! Thanks to Ron and Barb Fay for not only sharing their experiences and lessons learned from them but for presenting these lessons clearly and in a concise book that gets the job done.

A GREAT reference if you're thinking about starting a gym

If you are thinking about starting a gym, regardless of size, this book is a MUST HAVE. I read it over a weekend. It is clear and concise and touched on many important aspects I never really thought about. Whether you are planning on a small home based gym or a large commercial one, this book gives great insights into equipment, financing, marketing, etc., AND a realistic view of what to expect from your business. Before you dive into a business, read this book. The information is well worth the money, and then some.

Small Club Start-up

Excellent blue print for the person, that wants to start a business, without laying their financial life on the line. This book shows how to start with little financial backing and build with the monies earned.By following the advise given, many of the stops and starts of a new business can be avoided. Highly reccomended for a small town successful business.

If you'reconsidering opening your own gym, GET THIS BOOK!!!

Whether you're thinking of opening a small private club, or a huge mega fitness center, you will find valuable information in this book. Learn about resources for saving on equipment costs, maximizing your advertising dollars, performing market analyses, methods for how to gain more memberships, and just about any other aspect you can think of in relation to opening your own gym. This book is a must have for any potential gym owner interested in success. It's not only extremely informative, but inspiring as well. This is the absolute best book about owning a gym that I have ever read.

SUPERB...GET THE BOOK...STOP WORKING FOR GYMS LOSING $$$

This book is superb and an excellent resource for the trainer with a desire to open a studio. Tired of working for gyms where the gym keeps a lion's share of the fees...OPEN A STUDIO...provide superior service..and be successful...couldn't have done it without this guide...THANKS RON