Also called: Gym Owner, Franchise Owner
Owns and runs a gym, fitness studio, or franchise like a boxing, cycling, or CrossFit gym.
They hire coaches, market classes, manage finances, and often teach classes themselves. Opening a studio can cost $100k-$500k. Success depends on building a community of loyal members.
Estimate; owner income varies hugely and many studios struggle in the first years.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. No degree required; business skills and fitness certifications help.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Business Administration, Exercise Science, Sports Management.
Growing faster than average. Boutique fitness is growing.
Low risk for 10 years. AI handles booking, billing and marketing; building a gym community and leading coaches stay human.
Classes: Business or entrepreneurship, Weight training PE, Marketing or DECA.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9072.
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