Start a fitness studio

Build a six-figure studio in under 200 square feet.

For independent trainers and first-time studio owners: escape the staff-cost ceiling, fill the floor with ~15-minute sessions, and own a boutique business with no franchise fee and no royalties.

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1,000+ machines placed · 100+ studios & clinics · 15 years in market

<200
Sq ft for a full studio
~100
Clients to six figures
$0
Franchise fee & royalties
~15 min
Per full-body session
~1 mo
Some operators break even
The staff-cost trap

The conventional studio model fights you on every margin.

Square footage, equipment sprawl, and a payroll of trainers eat your revenue before the first client walks in. To grow, you add floor space and add staff — and your costs grow right along with it. The ceiling isn't your ambition. It's the math.

ARX breaks that math. One machine delivers a complete, full-body strength workout in about 15 minutes, under 40 square feet, with no stacks of weights to manage. A full one-on-one or small-group studio fits in under 200 square feet — producing some of the best revenue per square foot in the industry.

Less space. Fewer trainers per client served. Shorter sessions. The unit economics finally work in your favor.

Member training on an ARX machine in a bright boutique studio
The ~100-client model

A six-figure studio, built on a hundred relationships.

Boutique ARX studios charge $250–600+ per month for guided sessions. Around 100 active clients is enough to support a six-figure business — and because each session runs about 15 minutes, one trainer can serve far more clients per day than a conventional gym floor allows. Some operators break even in roughly one month. Results vary.

Monthly membership
$250–600+
Target client base
~100 active
Session length
~15 min
Footprint
<40 sq ft / machine

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Membership ranges and the ~100-client model reflect ARX operator data. Individual results, pricing, and timelines vary by market and operator.

Run your numbers

See the math for your studio.

Your studio, on one ARX

Members100
20300
Monthly membership$300
$250$1000

ARX studios commonly charge $250–600+/mo and need only ~100 clients for a six-figure business — on a footprint under 40 sq ft.

Monthly revenue
$30,000
Membership revenue from a single ARX — a footprint under 40 sq ft.
Annual revenue
$360,000
The highest revenue density in fitness.
Year-one revenue vs. machine
~8×
Your first year of membership dues against the one-time $43,000 machine.
These aren’t hypothetical. Around 100 members makes a six-figure business — and some ARX operators break even on the machine in their first month.

“We only need 100 clients to make our business model work — and we broke even on our ARX investment in the first month. If you look at ARX’s revenue per square foot, you’re not going to find a better business model in fitness.”

Chris Cucchiara · Owner, ReGenesis360 · Pismo Beach, CA
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Illustrative estimate from membership revenue only — excludes rent, staff, ARX software ($200–400/mo), and other operating costs. The machine is a one-time purchase from $43,000. See the full business case →

Own it, don't rent it

No franchise. No royalties. No one taking a cut of your studio.

ARX is not a franchise. There's no franchise fee, no territory tax, and no royalty skimmed off your monthly revenue. You buy the equipment, you own the business, and you keep what you earn.

  • No franchise fee and no ongoing royalties
  • You own your brand, your pricing, and your clients
  • ARX Academy: training, programming, and launch support
  • Support options covered on your call
  • Backed by 15 years and 100+ businesses in market
Operator coaching a client through an ARX session
ARX Academy

You're not buying a machine. You're launching a business.

ARX Academy gives new operators a path from delivery day to a full studio. Because the machine controls resistance and captures force data every rep, sessions are simple to coach, easy to standardize, and consistent across staff — so you can scale quality without scaling payroll.

Launch playbook

Delivery, programming, and the operational fundamentals to open your doors and start booking clients.

Coachable by design

The motor matches each client's exact force every rep, including the lowering phase. Standardized sessions, repeatable results.

Data clients can feel

Force captured every rep gives members proof of progress — the retention engine behind recurring memberships.

Operators

Independent trainers and studio owners already run on ARX.

“ARX let us build a strength-first studio in a fraction of the space a traditional gym would need.”

Chris Cucchiara
ReGenesis360

“The data captured every rep is what keeps clients coming back — they can see the progress, not just feel it.”

Dr. Kristin Comella
Biohackers Health & Fitness

“Short sessions, real results. It changed what one trainer can deliver in a day.”

Rochelle Collinwood
Owner, Revolution Fitness
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The proof

Backed by a peer study — results your clients will market for you.

In a 2021 study by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Western Colorado University comparing ARX to traditional weights, participants saw measurably better outcomes in dramatically less time. Strong outcomes are your best retention and referral tool.

2.5×
More fat loss
2×
More muscle gain
3.5×
Greater VO₂ max
90%
Greater strength
72%
Less time

The GLP-1 wave is driving demand for muscle-preserving strength training — exactly what ARX delivers, safely, in about 15 minutes.

What it costs to start

Two machines. One clear path to opening.

Training on the ARX Alpha
Compact start

ARX Alpha — $43,000

Sled-based, 6 core exercises, about 7×3 ft. A focused, lower-footprint way to launch a strength studio.

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Training on the ARX Omni
Full studio

ARX Omni — $46,000

Cable-based, 16+ exercises, about 11×3.5 ft. The most versatile single-machine studio you can build.

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Questions from new operators

Starting a studio FAQ

How much space do I need to start an ARX studio?

Each ARX machine delivers a full-body workout in under 40 square feet. A complete one-on-one or small-group studio fits comfortably in under 200 square feet — which is why ARX studios produce some of the best revenue per square foot in the industry.

How many clients do I need to build a six-figure studio?

Roughly 100 active clients can support a six-figure business when studios charge $250–600+ per month for guided sessions. Because sessions take about 15 minutes, one trainer can serve far more clients per day than a conventional gym floor. Results vary by market and operator.

Is there a franchise fee or royalty?

No. ARX is not a franchise. There's no franchise fee and no royalties. You buy the equipment, you own your studio, and you keep your revenue. ARX Academy provides the training and operational support to launch.

What does an ARX machine cost?

The ARX Alpha is $43,000 and the ARX Omni is $46,000. Software runs about $200–400 per month. Financing is available at approximately $1,200 per month.

Do I need to be a certified trainer to open an ARX studio?

Many operators are independent trainers or first-time studio owners. ARX Academy walks you through delivery, programming, and how to run profitable sessions. Because the machine controls resistance and captures force data every rep, sessions are simple to coach and easy to standardize across staff.

Start your studio

Let's map the numbers for your space and market.

Bring your square footage, your goals, and your questions. We'll walk through the model, the machines, and what it takes to open — no franchise, no royalties, just your business.

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