One-to-one training, gym or at home. Below is what it actually costs, how long before money arrives,
and the part most guides leave out.
Startup capital
€800–€5,000
Hours / week
12–40
First income
~5 wks
Net margin
75%
Saturation
high
Realistic ceiling
€900–€3,000
What nobody usually tells you
You need certification before earning a euro, and in many countries mandatory insurance. The ceiling is again the hours in your body, unless you move to group sessions.
The route, in five steps
Get the certification recognised in your country
Pick a niche: post-natal, over 50s, rehab
Sell ten-session packages, never single sessions
Work out of an existing gym before renting space
Add online programmes for clients who move away
What you'll need to buy
These are the categories every personal trainer pays for in the first month.
We break down what each one actually costs at this size on the
tools page.
certificationinsurancebasic equipment
Does it hold up for you?
These numbers are the average case. Whether this business clears your target depends on
your capital, your hours and how long you can wait — put them in and see.