Airport Gym Business Idea - Feedback requested
Mar 27, 2012, 9:08 pm
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I'd pay $20.
My main concern would be how crowded it would be. I wouldn't want to pay $20 just to have to wait for a machine in a time-constrained situation.
I also think 1200 sqft would be prohibitively small.
My main concern would be how crowded it would be. I wouldn't want to pay $20 just to have to wait for a machine in a time-constrained situation.
I also think 1200 sqft would be prohibitively small.
Mar 27, 2012, 10:07 pm
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Check out
Miami International Airport Hotel
at Miami International Airport
P.O. Box 997510 Airport Terminal Concourse E
Miami, Florida 33299-7510
305-871-4100
They offer a pool, rooftop running / walking track, sauna, health club etc. It's one of the best places for a lengthy layover at the airport. Contacting them might reveal fees for services, etc. though I doubt they would proffer proprietary information about use, etc.
Miami International Airport Hotel
at Miami International Airport
P.O. Box 997510 Airport Terminal Concourse E
Miami, Florida 33299-7510
305-871-4100
They offer a pool, rooftop running / walking track, sauna, health club etc. It's one of the best places for a lengthy layover at the airport. Contacting them might reveal fees for services, etc. though I doubt they would proffer proprietary information about use, etc.
Mar 28, 2012, 12:02 am
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And for this reason, you can't do memberships/monthly fees that guarantee access. The best the OP can do is offer a monthly fee that provides reduced rates.
As far as capacity problems, maybe adjust your rates on the fly, depending on the demand. And you'll likely have to limit time on the machines.
One thing to consider: Many people in a gym today have really no idea how bad they smell. I'm sure some of these same people will work out and get on a plane without showering.
As far as capacity problems, maybe adjust your rates on the fly, depending on the demand. And you'll likely have to limit time on the machines.
One thing to consider: Many people in a gym today have really no idea how bad they smell. I'm sure some of these same people will work out and get on a plane without showering.
Mar 28, 2012, 5:57 am
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DFW as airports go would be good in the fact that all terminals are connected inside security and of course its a huge AA hub. I'd consider up to $25 assuming I had at least one hour to workout, excluding shower and changing time.
I would also recommend that the locker rooms be fully supplied with all personal items (shaving cream, razors, mouthwash, deodrant, etc.). Also, the equipment needs to be good and kept in very good condition.
Now whether the OP can make this a profitable business venture is a concern. While franchising with a chain gym would bring the people it may not bring the income versus an independent gym in which people would be paying per workout or some predetermined fee.
I would also recommend that the locker rooms be fully supplied with all personal items (shaving cream, razors, mouthwash, deodrant, etc.). Also, the equipment needs to be good and kept in very good condition.
Now whether the OP can make this a profitable business venture is a concern. While franchising with a chain gym would bring the people it may not bring the income versus an independent gym in which people would be paying per workout or some predetermined fee.
Mar 29, 2012, 5:00 pm
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For the OP, if you get an airport gym going, please reach out to me to list it. For others reading this, please reach out to us - via our website ideally - if you have any airport gyms listings we are missing or information you see is old and dated.
You can do that here: http://www.airportgyms.com/
Our website is free for everyone to use!
Mar 31, 2012, 7:15 pm
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That's my website talked about in that article and we were just talked about in USA Today as well.
For the OP, if you get an airport gym going, please reach out to me to list it. For others reading this, please reach out to us - via our website ideally - if you have any airport gyms listings we are missing or information you see is old and dated.
You can do that here: http://www.airportgyms.com/
Our website is free for everyone to use!
For the OP, if you get an airport gym going, please reach out to me to list it. For others reading this, please reach out to us - via our website ideally - if you have any airport gyms listings we are missing or information you see is old and dated.
You can do that here: http://www.airportgyms.com/
Our website is free for everyone to use!
I know where the Radisson is and its not in the airport?
California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport - LAX
Gym Name Radisson Hotel
Gym Location IN THE AIRPORT TERMINAL
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Contact 6225 W. Century Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90045
310-670-9000
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