Both have their advantages and disadvantages.  Here is a well rounded disscussion from someone who has done both.

Home PT Pros

• Everyone is a potential client, not just gym members.  I find most people will consider having a home PT
• It is not as competitive as in the gym so you dont feel threatend by other PTs
• Pick your own hours, you are your own boss
• Good money, low monthly overheads
• Overheads are only start-up – around £400 for equipment and insurance (read Potential Earnings for more details)
• Work outdoors sometimes so you get to enjoy the summer. Rain never stops training

Home PT Dissadvantages

• Work alone, so there are no other PTs to have fun with between clients and in the gym
• No gym and pool to relax in
• Travelling limits you to 15 to 25 clients / week (£400-£1000) – read Potential Earnings for more details
• Lots of travelling, which is not great for the back

Gym PT Advantages

• Great for gaining experience, lots of PTs around for advice
• You can fit lots of clients in per day – I’d say 6 max, or you’ll burn out
• Gym and pool to use and relax in
• Good for marketing – posters on walls and promotions

Gym PT Dissadvantages

• Large overheads – anything from £150-£1500 per month for rent/comission
• Bosses can be great or a nightmare
• Indoors so no sun, but no rain either
• Gyms tend to change thier PT comission and rent policies reguraly to get as much as they can, so be adaptable

In conclusion, gym-based PT is great fun, you gain experience and confidence, and work in a gym atmosphere.  A home-based PT has lower overheads and so only needs to work  10-15hrs per week and has a lot of freedom.  Both are great , so pick whichever suits you.

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