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[Aurelian]

I am on the edge of launching my on site personal training business. My equipment is going to start out as steps, stability ball, mat, jump ropes, tubing, bands and adjustable dumbells. I would be interested in hearing from others what equipment they started out with or suggestions for my equipment list.

[Dinah]

Hi,

That seems like a good place to start. I'm a little bit ahead of you -- I just purchased many of those items. I also purchased a medicine ball. I'm thinking of investing in a Bosu balance trainer as well.

And FYI -- don't buy your stuff at Dick's Sporting Goods. I found their stuff to be of inferior quality.

Dinah

[Aurelian]

Thanks for the tip Dinah. I was actually thinkg Amazon. I am a bit of an addict for them.

[Dinah]

Oh yes, I forgot -- I bought some stuff on Amazon -- very good quality boxing gloves and mitts!

Good luck with everything -- I'd love to hear how it's going.

[Dave, ElevationFit.com]

When I had my business training clients at their home/workplace I always had a small First Aid Kit in on me. Door anchors for the tubing and bands are also very helpful. Finally a set of suspension straps that can be anchored in a door are great.

Not sure what your business model is, but I would also sell the equipment to clients for use when I was not on site. I had a "demo" set of everything for use during the session and would bring along a matching set of everything to sell.

Good luck with the new business!

[kettlebell king]

I do alot of my training with folk in parks- the trx suspension unit is great- I use this plus a selection of kettlebells and also theres a great resistance band unit called the predator,sandbags and madicine slam balls- check out my youtube link below and find my fighter specific circuit- I use about 5 of my different bits of kit in that