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What are fitness business courses?

As a fitness professional, if you want to expand your client base, open up a club or studio and encourage more and more people to make healthy lifestyle changes, understanding the business side of the industry is crucial.

Fitness business courses will give you the knowledge and tools that you need in order to make the leap from fitness professional to fitness leader and business owner. These courses are designed to help you master the competencies necessary for running a profitable fitness studio, full-service club or non-profit facility.

Where can I study fitness business in South Africa?

You can study fitness business in South Africa in a classroom setting or online with a service providers such as Trifocus Fitness Academy.

Which course is best for fitness entrepreneurs?

It can seem like there are hundreds upon hundreds of nuanced things about running a personal training business that goes far beyond coaching someone through safe movements. That’s where the real learning starts. This is why fitness entrepreneurs need to do a fitness business course. The entrepreneurship course at Trifocus Fitness Academy is the best course for fitness entrepreneurs.

Why should I get a fitness business certification?

Even if you just decide that you want to be a personal trainer and don’t want to open up your own gym, there will be business aspects that you need to deal with such as marketing. On a fitness business certification you’ll learn about all that you need to know to run a very successful fitness business.

How long do business courses take?

Depending on the business course that you take, it can take anywhere between 6 and 12 months.

Are fitness business courses accredited?

The fitness business courses on offer at Trifocus Fitness Academy are accredited with the Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA)

What is the best online fitness business course?

The best online fitness business courses are those that are accredited and are offered online.

How do you turn fitness into a business?

Before you dive headfirst into the business essentials, you’ll need to establish your specialty and then fine-tune your brand. Are you interested in discovering how to become a personal trainer? How to become a yoga instructor? How to become a Pilates instructor? You’ll need to get the right personal training certifications to establish your authority.

Once you’ve pinpointed your niche, research it. Understand your target audience, the specific clients you’re trying to reach, and your competition. After this, it’s time to plan. Do you have a name for your business?

Then, you’ll need a business plan. A business plan is a professional document that outlines the purpose, goals, strategy, and financials of your venture (things such as gym equipment, rent, insurance, and staff wages). It usually includes a summary of your business, industry, and customer analysis, an operational plan, and financial projections. You will be able to tailor yours to fit your needs. You can read more about creating a business plan here.