How to open a Gym and what are some things i need to do? -

Hello.I am looking at starting up a personal trainer s gym in the next 2 months or so.Basically i know where i wanto go and where to expand i just got to get your opinion on what are some things i need to do.Rent of Buy Equipment:Do you think i should rent or buy equipment,What do you think are the items i need, i dont want to have all machine weights, basically i want it old school with a part of new school, so bench, leg press, squat rack, dips, boxing bags, what else you think would be neededFlooring:As i am renting out a location do you think that it would be best to buy specialized flooring, but something easy to move somewhere else maybe a type of those jigsaw mats.Cost:What costs do you think would be involved in basically getting it up and running, ie building rent, equipment, advertising etc.I will be doing it all myself as its going to be a quiet location where people who arent comfortable to get out there, or who are beginning or someone who wants to come to a gym workout hard. Basically going to be there to motivate them, spot them, show them correct techniques etc.Also if i buy a commercial fridge etc do i have to lock in a contract with a drink business or can i buy my own stuff like bottled water, protein shakes etc and charge what i want, within reason ?Also on that topic would i be allowed to have protein there for customers to use say if they are on a bulk and charge say $1 - 2 per shake or is that illegal ?Any help will be appreciated

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starting at your first question working the way down:its always best to buy your own equipment whereas renting may cause problems in the longrun with the pplu are renting equipment from{ie damage}the equipment u have listed seems fair enough, but also stick with what u want as well and what u think is going to attract more business.Flooring:as for u are renting out the property so before u even have any idea of which u may want to do u must discuss it with the property management. if your renting out from what looks like warehouse flooring u can easily stick with that if the flooring is up to par and not ragged looking.Cost: all monetary values are different in regards to location. as for cost i can not help too much in regards to the fact that i bought the properties for my businesses.however u can actually go to a local gym in your area and im sure they will be very eager to help out in the aid of this section of your question.as for the comerical fridge im not sure about that because my business is in fashion retail and i have had to sign yr to yr contracts with other labels in order to have them be sold in my boutiques.as for the shakes too im not sure because each state or region has its on laws that must be met. i wish u the best of luck though and good luck in your search for the rest of the answers