Turnkey Gym Equipment Packages: 50, 100 and 150 m² Starter Packs
A turnkey equipment package is the fastest, lowest-risk way for an independent operator to open: one supplier, one delivery, one installation team and a 3D layout validated before ordering. Light In Fitness builds three starter packages by floor area — 50 m² (32,000–48,000 EUR excluding VAT), 100 m² (68,000–95,000 EUR) and 150 m² (95,000–135,000 EUR) — each fully commercial class (EN ISO 20957 class S), with financing over 24–48 months and a business case you can put in front of a bank. This page details what each pack contains, the five-year investment maths and the break-even calculation too many founders skip.
Why independents win — if the equipment holds
Against the chains, an independent gym competes on proximity, personality and service — three advantages that collapse if the floor is under-equipped at peak hours or a treadmill stays broken for three weeks. Members rarely complain before leaving: a queue at the only rack, a machine out of order, and the renewal simply doesn’t happen. A pack dimensions the floor for your real peak load from day one.
The three starter packs
| Pack | Price (EUR excl. VAT) | Format | Typical contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter 50 m² | 32,000–48,000 | Micro-gym / coaching studio | 3–4 cardio units, multi-station or half rack, dumbbells, benches, flooring |
| Starter 100 m² | 68,000–95,000 | The most common independent format | 6–8 cardio units, 4–6 guided stations, rack + full free weights, flooring, 3D plan |
| Starter 150 m² | 95,000–135,000 | Full club with functional zone | 10–12 cardio units, machine circuit, double rack zone, functional rig corner, zoned flooring |
All packs include delivery, professional installation and a 3D implantation plan before you commit; contents flex to your concept and building. What packs deliberately exclude: reception furniture, changing rooms and software — budget those separately. For raw cost benchmarks outside the pack logic, see gym equipment cost by floor area, and layout thinking in the 50 m² layout guide and 100 m² equipment list.
The five-year business case (100 m² pack at 80,000 EUR)
| Indicator | Value | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Initial investment | 80,000 EUR | Equipment and installation |
| Annual revenue | 100,320 EUR | 220 members × 38 EUR × 12 |
| Annual depreciation | 16,000 EUR | 80,000 EUR over 5 years |
| Operating surplus (EBITDA) | 35,320 EUR | Revenue − 65,000 EUR fixed costs |
| Operating profit | 19,320 EUR | EBITDA − depreciation |
| Equipment payback | 2.3 years | 80,000 / 35,320 |
| Cost per member visit | 1.28 EUR | 80,000 / 62,400 visits over 5 years |
Standard depreciation horizons: 5–7 years for cardio, 7–10 for strength stations, 10+ for flooring and structures. The full method, with sensitivity ranges, is in our ROI and payback guide.
Financing without draining opening capital
On a 100 m² pack at 80,000 EUR excluding VAT over 36 months, expect a lease payment of roughly 2,350–2,500 EUR excluding VAT per month depending on the finance house and end-of-term option. Leasing keeps the bank line free for works and marketing, and matches cost to revenue build-up — structures compared in financing and leasing fitness equipment.
The break-even calculation founders skip
- Fixed costs: 65,000 EUR / 12 = 5,417 EUR per month
- Lease payment: 2,480 EUR per month
- Total monthly requirement: 7,897 EUR
- At 38 EUR average membership: 208 members to break even
With 180 members you are still roughly 1,060 EUR per month short — knowing that number before opening dictates your pre-sale campaign target, your opening-offer pricing and your cash reserve. We build this calculation into every pack proposal with your local figures.
Frequently asked questions
What budget do I need to open a 100 m² gym?
Equipment: 68,000–95,000 EUR excluding VAT for a fully commercial-class floor. Complete opening budget — works, reception, software, deposits, working capital — typically lands at 110,000–160,000 EUR excluding VAT.
What exactly does a turnkey pack include?
Equipment, flooring, delivery, installation and commissioning, the 3D layout, and conformity documentation — one contract, one warranty interlocutor. Works, furniture and IT stay outside the pack.
Can the pack contents be customised?
Yes — packs are baselines, not fixed bundles. Cardio-heavy, strength-led or functional-first variants exist at each surface; the price band holds as long as the class S constraint does.
How many members can each format sustain?
Rule of thumb at 5–7 m² per simultaneous user: a 50 m² studio serves 80–150 members, 100 m² around 200–300, 150 m² up to 400 — assuming standard visit patterns and off-peak spread.
Get your pack proposal and 3D plan
Tell us your surface, concept and opening date: Light In Fitness returns a detailed pack quotation — equipment list, 3D layout, financing simulation and break-even calculation with your local numbers — within 24 working hours.
