Fitness centers and gyms are a growing phenomenon that makes for a very profitable business.Annual reports from the International Health, Racquet & Sports clubs Association say the fitness industry has revenue of over $50 billion. But, doing it on your own is not easy. There are many curveballs you’ll need to look out for. But here are three of the biggest.

Too Little Operating Revenue

The number one cause of failed fitness center start-ups is too little operating revenue. Most start-ups will put thousands of dollars down on the lease, the equipment, the hiring process, and the marketing, only to run out of revenue for the actual upkeep: the electrical, the pool cleaning (if it applies), and the continued marketing. It all comes out to debilitating cost most will underestimate before any real revenue is reached.

Luckily, there are some excellent health club consulting services, who can provide you with the support you need to get things up and running as you want. The best service, that has a track record of saving valuable business dollars, is Gymcrafters. Gymcrafters will supply you with quality equipment for up to 60% off retail prices.Their business consulting is based on 80 years of combined experience in the gym ownership and fitness industry.

Lack of Business Knowledge or Experience

The number two cause of failed fitness center start-ups is lack of experience—a tragic and easily preventable end to many dreams to open a gym business. People so often come in over-thinking all the small decisions, which prevents them from making confident decisions on the big things. Another thing people often do is take advice from people who have never run a gym before. Opening a gym is a much bigger enterprise than people are prepared for.

The best thing to do is find a great health club consulting service like Gymcrafters. With 80 years of collective experience in the industry, Gymcrafters has everything you need to know about franchising vs. licensing, or finding the best location for the best price, or how to best arrange equipment furniture for the optimal guest experience. But, one great thing about Gymcrafters is that even with all the insight, they allow you complete independence and flexibility to put your dream into motion.

Getting the Word out

Marketing is crucial to any business, but especially in a competitive industry like fitness centers, with big names out there like 24 hour and the YMCA. The great thing about Gymcrafters and the way they do marketing is that they’ll help you design campaigns, but ultimately they’ll teach you to handle all the ins and outs of marketing on your own.

Don’t make some of the easiest mistakes in the book, pursuing your dream to open a gym business. You have options to reach success. Call 1-800-942-7211 and get a membership with Gymcrafters today!