Like if u suppose that i'm opening a gym , what features according to u should i focus on more
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I always want to see a lot of equipment so you don't have to wait in line!  That's what I hate most about my gym...when the work day is over it seems like EVERYONE is there and I have to wait forever to use the treadmil/elepticals!\n\nAlso, I wish my gym offered Yoga and Pilates classes.  Have lots of different classes and offer them as much as possible.  Hope this helps!  Good luck!
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Don't over do it to much i think you are doing enough, if you want better results the best thing you can do is join a GYM where they have professionals that can teach you the right exercises for the right areas you want to improve and the good thing is it really works no made up miracles!
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If you have never worked out, it is very important to start out with light weights, and a very easy routine. Listen to your body, it will tell you when to stop
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I think what matters most is YOU. What may be a success for one could be a failure for another.\n\nI posted some articles/links to books about what's considered the best businesses to start.\n\nThink of all your interests & ask yourself if any of those could be expanded into a business. Just keep in mind...what's your expertise? What are your interests? What could you imagine yourself doing?\n\nThen, once you have some ideas, research, research, research. Check out the competition -- their business practices, pricing, customer service, etc. And also think about what you could offer to set yourself apart from these other companies. Check out the industry – is there a need for the services that you can offer? Check out costs of starting and if the possible ROI (return on investment) is going to be worth it for you.\n\nCheck the sources for some handy sites.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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I think the most important things in starting a business are dedication, passion, organization & understanding.\n\nDedication -- You'll be putting in a lot of hours & should be prepared for that.\n\nPassion -- You should be putting all that time into something that really excites you.\n\nOrganization -- To succeed in anything, organizational skills are a must.\n\nUnderstanding -- You'll have successes & failures throughout your business career but if you understand that & are prepared for those proverbial bumps in the road, things will go much smoother.
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of course usually the gym shows you how to use the equipment and if you need help, and then your on your own.
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Ive been running a very successful boxing gym now for 3 years! to get started you need to get in contact with the local council and take it from there.  But having friends only as your members will really restrict wot your club can do also u will lose alot of income which you get from the public!! you need insurance for public liability! Risk assessments .. If you open up to the public you qualify for grants which can pay for all your gym equipment to get you started! You need to be a qualified boxing coach if you are to teach and also be first aid qualified incase of accidents! good luck ! If you need anymore help mate just ask !
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Ask yourself the following questions:\n\n- Think of why a customer would want to hire you instead of them going to the gym? Convenience may be the best reason, but what about equipment?\n\n- What will the client get from signing up with your classes? What is the VALUE or that extra something that they can get from you and not from a typical gym?\n\n- Will you be the trainer who trains everybody (housewives, CEO, etc.) or will you specialize in one niche?\n\n- What will your training focus be? Will you be training Pilates, or doing kickboxing?\n\n- What will your hours be? Are you willing to train someone at 6 am, or another at 10 pm? Or will you stick to a conventional 9-5 schedule?\n\n- What is your experience? How well known are you in the field of fitness in your area? It is easier to get clients if gym-loving customers already know you as one of the best gym instructors in town\n\nIf your market is big, you define your business carefully, pick your USP Unique Selling Proposition, and take good care of clients, I think you stand a great chance at succeeding.\n\nFor some great tips on customer service, see the article 'Personal Training: 6 Secrets of Award Winning Customer Service' at the following URL: http://www.completepersonaltrainingbusiness.com/article2.html
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You should have everything in writing clearly stating everything. The rules are up to you. \n\nOvernight guests?\nParking?\nUse of common areas?\npets?\nlate rent?\nreturned check fees?\ncleanliness......the list could go on and on depending on how picky you are.
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I think the best thing you can do is visit a council run fitness suite and a Uni run one, then make a list of all the things you think are good about it, like cost, availability, the amount of users likey to use it and why etc etc.  Just weigh up the pros and cons of both.  Make sure you make the Uni one more interesting and seem better than the commercial one LOL.\nI hope this helps
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why don't u go with someone for a free trial. if u don't know anyone that is already going there call them and tell them that u would like to come in and see the place that u are thinking of joining the place i go to here offer me a free 2 day workout. with curves just opening up they usually let u try the place out even if its for a small fee just so they can get established in the area. i took a couple friends with me and they seen $$$ signs..lol talk to the manager. don't deal with anyone but her she can cut some slack. and there are a couple reg. gyms that offer the 2 week trials too.\ni even had someone help me for my first couple of times to each place to show me the new equipment and whats the best thing to do for my goal.
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You can try Spark People http://www.sparkpeople.com  You can design your workout plan there.  (Also menu, etc.)
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It really depends on what you want.  I definitely feel that there is room for more personal trainers.  There was a recent article talking about how there are some bullshit ass certifications out there that people can get and do all the work at home.  If you think I'm a mad man there's reason for it.\n\nThis is a great field to be in. If you truly care about people and want to help them smile again, this business, this field can do just that.  But are you passionate about it?  Are you willing to do research and learn all that needs to be learned to get there.\n\nI definitely feel it's worth getting a certification and then working at a health club to get some experience and then moving on from there.  You can feel fee to drop me a note and I'll tell you more about it.  I like helping up and coming trainers achieve success.\n\nYou can contact me at http://www.4evertoned.com/contact.html
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Look up gyms in your local yellow pages.  Most gyms will train you just for exercise and not competitively.  Check out a few different ones.  Most will let you train for free for the first day, so you can see which ones you enjoy more.  Also you can see which ones will fit your budget.
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For a café you need to focus firstly on three marketing elements: Place, Physical Evidence and People:\n\nPhysical Evidence is the physical environment of your store. It is about the colors, the decoration, the layout and many more.\n\nPeople are the employees you hire and must be pleasant, customer service oriented, good-looking, etc.\n\nPlace is where your café will be located. It is a very important factor of the success of your company. Your café should be located either in a trade center, mall, etc. or near other successful cafes (don’t risk opening a café where is no competition or a market, changes are that you fail). The only occasion that your café may be isolated is if it is on a mountain, by the see or somewhere with breathtaking and magnificent view.
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I went to a gym, they were really helpful and not at all snooty.  They devised an excellent programme for me!\n\nI also typed in 10 minute excercises into Google, that came out with some good sites
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Find a boxing gym in your hometown.  They'll get you trained up.