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mickie · 05-01-2012, 09:58 AM

Do Gym's need all the extra requirements like us Tanning Salon owners? like Cosmetology Licensing, trained staff, extra taxes, etc... if not they should!

Black Sun · 06-06-2012, 01:19 PM

Ace, I believe you answered your own question when you stated, "So far I have only been open a few months and I would say I have lost around 50 memberships all because I don't have tanning. All the other gyms around me have it so I guess people expect it".

If you don't add it, you will lose biz to the competitor. Every gym around me offers tanning. The majority offer top equipment. If you do it, offer at least 2 beds, no more than 160w lamps. Personally, if it was me, I'd offer one bed with 120w lamps all around, and the 2nd bed a VHR with 160's.

I know my cohorts on this site will hate me for saying it. However, one needs to embrace competition, not fight it

Midwest Mama · 06-09-2012, 08:54 AM

I recently closed my fitness and tanning facility due to the weak economy in my geographical location. It had been a good business for quite a few years. I have a number of items for sale that could help you get started and wouldn't cost you a fortune (several mid level tanning beds, a T-max Manager, T-max wall timers, extra acrylics, TanTrack software, etc. If you want to know more email me at wwc2109@yahoo.com

Steve Underhill · 06-10-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ace0001

I am new to the tanning industry and I have a fitness facility. I get several calls about memberships and the number one question is do you have tanning. Originally I did not want to do tanning cause I wanted to specialize just in fitness. With all the calls I am now considering adding one tanning bed. I think it will get some people in the door but if they were to all tan consistently it seems I would lose money considering memberships start at $30 a month. Saying all that I am looking for ideas on a decent bed that wont require a ton of out of pocket expense. If I remember correctly the electric at my facility is split phase? I feel I should get a mid grade bed. Not the best but not the worst bed. The area I am in I feel like people just want tanning and they really dont go into detail on what kind of bed you have. Any suggestions or thoughts are greatly appreciated. I would even consider spray tanning if that would be the better option.

In the greatest majority of cases a fitness center poses no competition for a tanning salon when they offer tanning. Not because tanning does not work well combined with fitness, rather because how it is structured.

Tanning is a specific specialized business and tanners now expect the experience that is associated with that specialization. If you set up tanning services properly in a fitness center it can be a very profitable addition to the center as well as create independent revenue. However when tanning as added as a service the wrong way it will not generate income or add value to your fitness services. It is all back to understanding the tanning industry and how it can compliment other segments of the wellness industry. Lets talk.

BuyersGroup · 06-10-2012, 05:03 PM

There is no reason why any business fitness or otherwise should be assumed incompetent at yours. Cvs and walgreens and sams seem to be doing a pretty good job kicking your local practitioners hard using their new care centers which morphed from their massive daily turns. Well funded and hiring the right folks you can sell groceries out oc that walmart. Businesses with more revenue streams are what is trending now.

RobertG1 · 06-15-2012, 05:09 PM

I would see how much it costs for the bed, but more importantly... the bulbs. You can calculate your costs by learning how many 'tans' will run before the bulbs run out.

I used to work for Gold's Gym and we charged 15$ per tan, and regulars could get a package of tans...lets say 10 for 100 or 20 for 150.

I would not include tanning in your membership, and keep is separate.

05-01-2012, 09:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
mickie Join Date: Oct 25 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 107 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 19	Re: Tanning for Fitness Facility Do Gym's need all the extra requirements like us Tanning Salon owners? like Cosmetology Licensing, trained staff, extra taxes, etc... if not they should!

06-06-2012, 01:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Black Sun Join Date: Nov 19 2010 Location: GA Posts: 933 Rep Power: 14	Re: Tanning for Fitness Facility Ace, I believe you answered your own question when you stated, "So far I have only been open a few months and I would say I have lost around 50 memberships all because I don't have tanning. All the other gyms around me have it so I guess people expect it". If you don't add it, you will lose biz to the competitor. Every gym around me offers tanning. The majority offer top equipment. If you do it, offer at least 2 beds, no more than 160w lamps. Personally, if it was me, I'd offer one bed with 120w lamps all around, and the 2nd bed a VHR with 160's. I know my cohorts on this site will hate me for saying it. However, one needs to embrace competition, not fight it

06-09-2012, 08:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
Midwest Mama Join Date: Jun 4 2012 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Re: Tanning for Fitness Facility I recently closed my fitness and tanning facility due to the weak economy in my geographical location. It had been a good business for quite a few years. I have a number of items for sale that could help you get started and wouldn't cost you a fortune (several mid level tanning beds, a T-max Manager, T-max wall timers, extra acrylics, TanTrack software, etc. If you want to know more email me at wwc2109@yahoo.com

06-10-2012, 05:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
BuyersGroup Join Date: Mar 6 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 223 Rep Power: 13	Re: Tanning for Fitness Facility There is no reason why any business fitness or otherwise should be assumed incompetent at yours. Cvs and walgreens and sams seem to be doing a pretty good job kicking your local practitioners hard using their new care centers which morphed from their massive daily turns. Well funded and hiring the right folks you can sell groceries out oc that walmart. Businesses with more revenue streams are what is trending now.

06-15-2012, 05:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
RobertG1 Join Date: Jun 15 2012 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Re: Tanning for Fitness Facility I would see how much it costs for the bed, but more importantly... the bulbs. You can calculate your costs by learning how many 'tans' will run before the bulbs run out. I used to work for Gold's Gym and we charged 15$ per tan, and regulars could get a package of tans...lets say 10 for 100 or 20 for 150. I would not include tanning in your membership, and keep is separate.

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