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Gym Business Loans: 2025 Funding Solutions

Specialized funding for gyms, fitness studios, and health clubs in the US and Canada. Get equipment financing, working capital, and expansion loans with industry-specific terms for fitness businesses.

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Why Fitness Businesses Need Specialized Financing

Gyms and fitness studios face unique financial challenges that require tailored solutions:

Fitness industry lending programs are expanding in Q3 2025 - Secure capital now before year-end budget changes.

Gym & Fitness Financing Solutions

Custom funding options for health clubs, boutique studios, and fitness businesses:

US Gym Funding

"A CrossFit affiliate secured $120K at 6.5% APR through our fitness industry lending program to expand their facility and purchase new equipment."

  • SBA 7(a) loans for fitness facilities
  • Gym equipment financing and leasing
  • Franchise financing for branded studios
  • Working capital for member acquisition
  • Facility build-out and renovation loans
  • Fitness technology financing

Canada Gym Funding

"A Vancouver-based yoga studio accessed $75K CAD through our Canadian fitness lenders to cover leasehold improvements and marketing costs."

  • BDC fitness business loans
  • Equipment financing through EDC
  • Provincial small business programs
  • Studio expansion credit facilities
  • Working capital for seasonal needs
  • Fitness technology financing

Top 5 Gym Financing Mistakes

1. Underestimating startup costs

Most gyms need 20-30% more capital than initially projected for build-out, equipment, and operating expenses during the ramp-up period.

2. Not separating business and personal finances

Fitness businesses need dedicated business bank accounts and credit profiles to qualify for better funding terms.

3. Choosing the wrong equipment financing

Specialty fitness lenders offer better terms (longer periods, lower rates) than general business loans for gym equipment.

4. Ignoring seasonal cash flow patterns

Time financing applications when your membership is strongest (typically Q4 for most gyms) rather than during summer slowdowns.

5. Not leveraging membership contracts

Many lenders will provide financing based on recurring revenue from signed membership agreements.

Download the Gym Fundability Checklist

Get our 30-point guide to improving your fitness business's financing options in 2025-2026:

This checklist helped a boutique cycling studio increase their available credit from $25K to $175K in six months by optimizing their financial profile and membership documentation.

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