Question asked by Vonie Kalich 688 days ago
Does anyone know if there is an article on % of populations doing Pilates?
I'm trying to complete a business plan and I need some data to support my goal in opening a Pilates studio. I need % of people that may attend my studio.
Answers (5)
Answered by Michelle Gillis-Saltzman
688 days ago
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Off the top of my head, here are two main ideas:
First, check out the following (and I'm sure you'll find others...):
-IDEA may have some stats for you:)
-Stott Pilates
-there is a consumer magazine and website dedicated to pilates, something like Pilates life or Pilates today...
-Don't forget that pilates is a very specific niche/practice. Some of your stats might just relate to the overall population's need for an increase of regular physical activity (stressing the benefits and history of mind/body activities, like pilates)
Second:
To project the percentage of people who might attend your studio requires a more in-depth assessment of your geographic area and its demographics. For instance, is pilates already offered in rec centres, private studios?, etc..And if so, is there a demand for another studio? What would your studio offer that could justify it's establishment? Are people willing to pay extra for your service? Might you expand into home training (mat-based) or stick with strictly studio training? (mat and reformers) How long before you would show a profit?
I hope this helps even a little bit...
Best wishes,
Michelle
First, check out the following (and I'm sure you'll find others...):
-IDEA may have some stats for you:)
-Stott Pilates
-there is a consumer magazine and website dedicated to pilates, something like Pilates life or Pilates today...
-Don't forget that pilates is a very specific niche/practice. Some of your stats might just relate to the overall population's need for an increase of regular physical activity (stressing the benefits and history of mind/body activities, like pilates)
Second:
To project the percentage of people who might attend your studio requires a more in-depth assessment of your geographic area and its demographics. For instance, is pilates already offered in rec centres, private studios?, etc..And if so, is there a demand for another studio? What would your studio offer that could justify it's establishment? Are people willing to pay extra for your service? Might you expand into home training (mat-based) or stick with strictly studio training? (mat and reformers) How long before you would show a profit?
I hope this helps even a little bit...
Best wishes,
Michelle

Hi Michelle, Thank you for your reply!
I pulled up the IDEA 2009 survey that was done and got some good stats from that. I will check out the Pilates one. I am Stott Certified and have contacted them and they have been a great help in another area.
The area I now live in, I just moved, has no Pilates studio and I'm the only one teaching a mat Pilates class that is the (how do I say this nicely) the real deal. There are a couple of classes in town, but they are combined with something else and aren't truly Pilates.
Thanks again for your help. I'm hoping to make this work. I am truly missing teaching equipment based classes.
Vonie
I pulled up the IDEA 2009 survey that was done and got some good stats from that. I will check out the Pilates one. I am Stott Certified and have contacted them and they have been a great help in another area.
The area I now live in, I just moved, has no Pilates studio and I'm the only one teaching a mat Pilates class that is the (how do I say this nicely) the real deal. There are a couple of classes in town, but they are combined with something else and aren't truly Pilates.
Thanks again for your help. I'm hoping to make this work. I am truly missing teaching equipment based classes.
Vonie
Comment by Vonie Kalich 688 days ago
Best wishes on your success, Vonie! I'm glad I was able to help a little...
Take care,
Michelle
Take care,
Michelle
Comment by Michelle Gillis-Saltzman 687 days ago
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if its a serious business plan and not just a school paper then you might want to consider paying for some market research.
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It is a serious biz plan. I've done enough school papers. :)
Where might I go to get some marketing research done?
Where might I go to get some marketing research done?
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Idea fitness website has lots of neat stats, I would explore there first.
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