Congratulations, you’ve decided what kind of personal training you want to specialize in and hopefully you’ve completed the certification process! Now you can move on to the fun part… shopping!
Depending on what you’re going to train your clients in, there’s a variety of tools and essentials you’ll need to provide a great experience. As a mobile business, you’ll need to ensure you’re fully equipped for any occasion.
Get your shopping list ready and let’s begin!
Where Will You Be Conducting Business?
Whether it’s in a park or at a client’s home, where you conduct your business will be a defining factor for what you need to be successful.
Nowadays, clients want to work out outside and leave the days of lifting weights in a congested warehouse. Fresh air, sunshine, and space to operate is at the top of wish lists in 2020. Clients also want to work in an environment that’s comfortable and familiar to them, where they can go about their business without judgment. These wants and needs leave you with a few choices for your set up.
Identifying the Equipment You’ll Need
The equipment you’ll need depends on what your specialty is — sensing a theme yet? Not only will your field of expertise be your guide to purchasing equipment, but it will predetermine how much you should allocate in your budget. More physical and intense workouts will need free weights, resistance bands, and more.
As a mobile business, you won’t need to worry about facility costs, but you should be cognizant of your client’s limitations.
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Do they have equipment of their own?
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How much will you need to provide?
Starting out, you should set aside anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000 for equipment and materials. The quality and amount of functions will play a role in the price, so do your homework on which features are a must.
Here’s a list of things you may need before you can start training:
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Kettlebells - Average cost $25 to $125
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Portable Free Weights - Average cost $400 to $600
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Yoga Mat - Average cost $40 to $120
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Resistance Bands - Average cost $40 to $100
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Jump Rope - Average cost $20 to $70
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Stopwatch - Average cost $10 to $30
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Medicine Ball - Average cost $65 to $165
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Stability Ball - Average cost $20 to $30
Where to Buy Your Tools and Equipment
Fitness equipment is sold at various department stores and retailers, but with so many options you might be wondering what’s the best brand to go with. Lots of great equipment can be purchased online at low cost from Amazon and other wholesale sites. However, for specific equipment, it’s better to go to the manufacturer to get the best warranties.
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