It’s no secret that having peak health and physical fitness will virtually guarantee longevity. Plus, you’ll be well enough to ward off all kinds of viruses and diseases that sadly rob a lot of people of their life expectancy. If you’re a health and wellness proponent that wants to do more to advocate healthy living, have you thought about making a career out of your passion?

You might not realize it, but there are many different health and wellness businesses that you can launch. Of course, the trouble is deciding which one is a good fit for your beliefs, experience, and business acumen. The good news is there are plenty of choices available to you when it comes to starting a health and wellness business. Take a look at the following examples for inspiration:

Physical Therapist business

In a nutshell, physical therapists are movement experts. Their role in the community is to help optimize the quality of life for their patients through exercise, hands-on care, and education.

Part of what a physical therapist does involves educating their patients on the best practices for managing their conditions. They work with their clients to develop a long-term plan of action using a variety of techniques and help those patients to prevent the loss of mobility.

According to APTA, the American Physical Therapy Association, there are just under a quarter of a million licensed physical therapists in the U.S.

How much do physical therapists make, you might be asking yourself? Well, the median salary is just under $90,000 per year. Of course, that figure can vary depending on what part of the country you live in, what services you offer, and whether you work alone or with other physical therapists in a clinic.

Personal Trainer business

As a certified personal trainer, your job is to help your clients make healthier choices in their lives and improve their physical appearance. Lots of people want to improve their health and wellness but lack the knowledge or education to do so, and this is where personal trainers can help.

A personal trainer business is a brilliant idea for people that love spending time at the gym and have a wealth of experience and knowledge on health and wellness. Certified personal trainers 

According to Glassdoor, personal trainers in the United States make an average of $45,000 per year. It’s not impossible to earn as much as $74,000 per year if you target a particular niche market.

Health and Wellness store

As you can imagine, there’s a wide variety of products that people buy that work alongside their health and wellness regimes. Examples include dietary supplements like vitamins and shakes, and a plethora of food products such as snacks, protein supplements that can get used in meals in place of meat and poultry, and much more.

Other product examples that you might see for sale in a health and wellness store include aromatherapy scents, personal care products. And let’s not forget about the products that cater to specific niches, such as those having a vegan or gluten-free diet.

Health and wellness products are big business, not just in the United States but around the world. Did you know that the global health and wellness industry is worth approximately $4.2 trillion?

If you wanted to set up a health and wellness store, you could sell a range of products across a broad market. Or, you could specialize in a particular niche. Whichever route you decide to choose, one thing’s for sure: there won’t be a shortage of customers for your products!

One of the great things about setting up a health and wellness store is that you don’t even need to have a “bricks and mortar” presence. You can easily set up an online store or sell through an existing e-commerce platform such as Amazon, eBay, or Etsy.

Fitness franchise

One of the harsh realities of setting up a new business is the time it takes to establish your brand and make it profitable. For some people, this can mean running their startup at a loss for at least a year before they become a “trusted” brand in the community.

If such a concern is putting you off from setting up a new business, don’t fret because there is another option: launch a fitness franchise.

Franchises are, in effect, local versions of an already-established and trusted brand. You only have to walk in your local town or city center to discover an array of franchised businesses. Setting up a franchise is nothing new in the business world, and neither is launching a new fitness franchise.

To that end, how do you go about setting up a new fitness franchise in your area? The first thing you should do is find a suitable fitness brand that you’re happy to endorse and promote. Take a look at this blog post from franchise.com for some brand examples to inspire you.

Next, you’ll need to learn more about how much to invest and what you get in return for your investment. It’s also worth determining what is expected of you - i.e., minimum sales or sign-ups, turnover, and so forth.

A fitness franchise isn’t for everyone, so be sure to carry out your due diligence on the subject. Research is key.

Health Coaching business

Lastly, have you ever considered becoming a certified health coach? If you’re passionate about fitness and have a willingness to share your knowledge with others, a health coaching business might be for you.

As a health coach, your role is to help your clients make sustainable health changes in their lives. You must, of course, guide them to reach their health and fitness goals. And you should be on hand to offer help and support if they stray off their fitness plans for whatever reason.

You could offer your services either in person or on a “virtual” basis using video technology over the Internet.

Good luck with whichever option you choose!