Sunday, 6 May 2012

How Can I Start My Own Spinning Studio

By Susan Faber


If you are passionate about Indoor cycling or Spinning and have attended numerous Spin classes, you can consider starting your own Spinning studio business. You can first consider starting off as a faculty member in one of the Spin classes held at your local gym but if your inherent entrepreneurial skills are calling out to you to start your own venture, then there is nothing better than converting your passion into a source of income. Apart from this, the popularity of Spinning is on the rise. A single 45 minute session of Spinning can help burn 500 calories; so a lot of people are taking up this workout to get in shape.

Investment and other considerations

Financial aspect of starting one's studio is one of the most important part of this entire process. The best thing to do is study the business models of existing studios in your area. As with every business venture, you need to come up with an excellent business model. There are several factors that you need to consider, including your locality and the needs of the people there. These combined with tried and tested methods of other spin studios should give you the necessary inputs to start out.

Considering the various models of Spin studios-Pay per class or regular income

There are two options in Spinning studios: a dedicated class for Spinning only or a Wellness center that has other forms of exercise like Yoga, Pilates, aerobics etc. Apart from this, one can also have a website that enables clients to book Spinning sessions on a 'per session' basis, instead of committing to a monthly or annual membership. This does two things for them: helps them try out Spinning and is beneficial for people who travel a lot due to their jobs etc, to workout when they are in town.

Major differences between Indoor Cycling studios and Gym lessons

Gym classes usually have many riders. The classes are often over crowded. In smaller Spin studios, one has lesser crowds and hence gets one-on-one attention from the trainers. Hence, many riders are willing to join smaller studios in their neighborhoods.

How to market the Spin Studio

You need to invest in a studio in a good location, preferably where there are no similar Spinning classes. The studio should have the proper dimensions, high ceilings and sturdy wooden floors. You can even start the studio in your own home to minimize start-up costs. Next, you need to buy good quality Spinning bikes. You can also take advantage of social media like Facebook, Twitter etc to spread the word about your Spinning studio. Taking a survey of your clients is a good way of determining their requirements and also marketing your studio. If you have a website, you need to use good SEO techniques to bring the website in the higher page rank results.

You can also meet other similar business owners to get ideas and inputs. Internet forums are a great place where people post their doubts and concerns. You can get many answers in this manner.




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