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  • HELP with fitness business plan!

    Hi ladies! I am great need of your opinions...if you could share them with me, I would GREATLY appreciate it.

    I am working on an MBA at Bellarmine University, and I am in the stages of getting my business plan (semester long project) in working order. My business plan revolves around new mothers and busy moms, but everywhere I can think of to survey this group in person (BabiesRUs, Gymboree, day cares, stores) will not let me do it due to loitering issues. Alas - I have come to you!

    Please see the survey below and answer the questions posted...the survey itself shouldn't take but 5 minutes. The business idea is outlined in the first paragraph. Let me know if you have any questions. I TOTALLY APPRECIATE ANY HELP YOU COULD GIVE!

    _________________________________________

    My name is Whitney Williams, and I am conducting research for a group training class exclusively for post-natal women and their children called Baby Boot Camp. This innovative stroller-fitness program helps moms regain or enhance pre-pregnancy fitness levels. These 55 or 75 minute classes, taught by a nationally certified fitness expert, combine strength-training exercises with cardiovascular drills along with Pilates, yoga and abdominal exercises to help improve core strength. The stroller, resistance tubes (and even your child!) are used as an integral part of the workout. Forget about hiring an expensive personal trainer and a babysitter! Bring your child(ren) to the park or studio - even dads are encouraged to attend free with a paying mom. This service offers family togetherness and fitness in a caring and helpful setting that accommodates a busy mother’s schedule.

    A. Do you have children or plan to have children in the near future? ____

    If the answer is yes, please continue on to Question B. If not, you may discontinue the survey. Thank you for your time!

    B. How many children do you have? ____ What are their ages? _________

    C. How many hours per week do you currently spend exercising? ____

    D. Is it difficult to integrate exercise into your daily routine? ____

    E. If the above service is offered for $50 per month, which includes unlimited classes, how likely are you to participate:
    ___ Definitely participate
    ___ Probably participate
    ___ Maybe participate, maybe not
    ___ Probably not participate
    ___ Definitely not participate

    F. If you participated in this service, how many classes per week would you attend? ___

    G. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not important and 5 being very important, how would you rate the following items regarding these classes:
    ___ Location of classes
    ___ Learning techniques for use at home
    ___ Feeling comfortable with instructor
    ___ Level of child’s enjoyment

    H. If you participated in this service, which time of the day would be the most convenient:
    ___ Early morning (7am-9am)
    ___ Mid morning (9:30am-11:30am)
    ___ Afternoon (12pm-2pm)
    ___ Evening (5pm-7pm)

    I. What is your occupation status?
    ___ Work full-time out of home
    ___ Work part-time out of home
    ___ Work at home
    ___ Full-time spouse
    ___ Other

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    Re: HELP with fitness business plan!

    I'm not going to answer your survey because I don't have a little one yet and my exercise routing is currently non existent.

    With that said I know what its like to be a MBA student - have you checked out Stroller Strides? http://www.strollerstrides.com/ Its very similar.

    Good luck with your project!
    Wife to NSG out of training, mom to 2, 10 & 8, and a beagle with wings.

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    • #3
      Re: HELP with fitness business plan!

      A. Do you have children or plan to have children in the near future? yes

      B. How many children do you have? 1 What are their ages? 1 year

      C. How many hours per week do you currently spend exercising? besides the up and down lifting/carrying a baby? none

      D. Is it difficult to integrate exercise into your daily routine? yes

      E. If the above service is offered for $50 per month, which includes unlimited classes, how likely are you to participate:
      ___ Definitely participate
      _X_ Probably participate
      ___ Maybe participate, maybe not
      ___ Probably not participate
      ___ Definitely not participate

      F. If you participated in this service, how many classes per week would you attend? 2-3

      G. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not important and 5 being very important, how would you rate the following items regarding these classes:
      _4_ Location of classes
      _1_ Learning techniques for use at home
      _4_ Feeling comfortable with instructor
      _5_ Level of child’s enjoyment

      H. If you participated in this service, which time of the day would be the most convenient:
      ___ Early morning (7am-9am)
      ___ Mid morning (9:30am-11:30am)
      _x_ Afternoon (12pm-2pm)
      ___ Evening (5pm-7pm)

      I. What is your occupation status?
      ___ Work full-time out of home
      _x_ Work part-time out of home
      ___ Work at home
      ___ Full-time spouse
      ___ Other[/quote]
      Mom of 3, Veterinarian

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      • #4
        Re: HELP with fitness business plan!

        I used to teach classes for Stroller Strides. My experience was overall pretty good although the woman who owned that franchise didn't have small children (had step-children) and didn't understand how important scheduling and consistency is w/ kids, especially the three and under set. Also, the older they get, the harder it is to keep them contained. When we had to move indoors for winter, we just had to let them out of the strollers in a big gym because no kid was going to sit for an hour in a stroller in a gym and the owner just couldn't fathom why. The classes worked best when most of the kids were generally the same age.

        Good luck!

        Jenn

        A. Do you have children or plan to have children in the near future? Yes
        If the answer is yes, please continue on to Question B. If not, you may discontinue the survey. Thank you for your time!

        B. How many children do you have? ONE What are their ages? 3

        C. How many hours per week do you currently spend exercising? 7+

        D. Is it difficult to integrate exercise into your daily routine? No, because it's my number 2 Priority in my daily schedule

        E. If the above service is offered for $50 per month, which includes unlimited classes, how likely are you to participate:
        ___ Definitely participate
        ___ Probably participate
        XX Maybe participate, maybe not
        ___ Probably not participate
        ___ Definitely not participate

        F. If you participated in this service, how many classes per week would you attend? 1-2

        G. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not important and 5 being very important, how would you rate the following items regarding these classes:
        2 Location of classes
        ___ Learning techniques for use at home
        ___ Feeling comfortable with instructor
        1 Level of child’s enjoyment

        H. If you participated in this service, which time of the day would be the most convenient:
        XX Early morning (7am-9am)
        ___ Mid morning (9:30am-11:30am)
        ___ Afternoon (12pm-2pm)
        ___ Evening (5pm-7pm)

        I. What is your occupation status?
        ___ Work full-time out of home
        XX Work part-time out of home (30 hours/wk)
        ___ Work at home
        ___ Full-time spouse
        ___ Other

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        • #5
          Re: HELP with fitness business plan!

          A. Do you have children or plan to have children in the near future? _yes_

          If the answer is yes, please continue on to Question B. If not, you may discontinue the survey. Thank you for your time!

          B. How many children do you have? __2__ What are their ages? _2 yrs and 8 months________

          C. How many hours per week do you currently spend exercising? __5__

          D. Is it difficult to integrate exercise into your daily routine? _yes__

          E. If the above service is offered for $50 per month, which includes unlimited classes, how likely are you to participate:
          ___ Definitely participate
          ___ Probably participate
          ___ Maybe participate, maybe not
          _X__ Probably not participate
          ___ Definitely not participate

          F. If you participated in this service, how many classes per week would you attend? _1-2__

          G. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not important and 5 being very important, how would you rate the following items regarding these classes:
          _4_ Location of classes
          _2_ Learning techniques for use at home
          _4_ Feeling comfortable with instructor
          _5_ Level of child’s enjoyment

          H. If you participated in this service, which time of the day would be the most convenient:
          ___ Early morning (7am-9am)
          _X_ Mid morning (9:30am-11:30am)
          ___ Afternoon (12pm-2pm)
          ___ Evening (5pm-7pm)

          I. What is your occupation status?
          ___ Work full-time out of home
          ___ Work part-time out of home
          ___ Work at home
          _X_ Full-time spouse
          ___ Other

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          • #6
            Re: HELP with fitness business plan!

            THANKS FOR YOUR HELP LADIES! Y'ALL ARE AWESOME!!!

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            • #7
              Re: HELP with fitness business plan!

              I hope it's not too late to answer.


              A. Do you have children or plan to have children in the near future? _yes___

              If the answer is yes, please continue on to Question B. If not, you may discontinue the survey. Thank you for your time!

              B. How many children do you have? __5__ What are their ages? _8,5,3,2,1_

              C. How many hours per week do you currently spend exercising? _3 (on a good week)_

              D. Is it difficult to integrate exercise into your daily routine? _yes___

              E. If the above service is offered for $50 per month, which includes unlimited classes, how likely are you to participate:
              ___ Definitely participate
              _x_ Probably participate
              ___ Maybe participate, maybe not
              ___ Probably not participate
              ___ Definitely not participate

              F. If you participated in this service, how many classes per week would you attend? _1__

              G. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not important and 5 being very important, how would you rate the following items regarding these classes:
              _5__ Location of classes
              _1__ Learning techniques for use at home
              _2__ Feeling comfortable with instructor
              _5__ Level of child’s enjoyment

              H. If you participated in this service, which time of the day would be the most convenient:
              ___ Early morning (7am-9am)
              _x__ Mid morning (9:30am-11:30am)
              ___ Afternoon (12pm-2pm)
              ___ Evening (5pm-7pm)

              I. What is your occupation status?
              ___ Work full-time out of home
              ___ Work part-time out of home
              ___ Work at home
              _x__ Full-time spouse
              ___ Other

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              • #8
                Re: HELP with fitness business plan!

                My name is Whitney Williams, and I am conducting research for a group training class exclusively for post-natal women and their children called Baby Boot Camp. This innovative stroller-fitness program helps moms regain or enhance pre-pregnancy fitness levels. These 55 or 75 minute classes, taught by a nationally certified fitness expert, combine strength-training exercises with cardiovascular drills along with Pilates, yoga and abdominal exercises to help improve core strength. The stroller, resistance tubes (and even your child!) are used as an integral part of the workout. Forget about hiring an expensive personal trainer and a babysitter! Bring your child(ren) to the park or studio - even dads are encouraged to attend free with a paying mom. This service offers family togetherness and fitness in a caring and helpful setting that accommodates a busy mother’s schedule.

                A. Do you have children or plan to have children in the near future? _Have children___

                If the answer is yes, please continue on to Question B. If not, you may discontinue the survey. Thank you for your time!

                B. How many children do you have? _4___ What are their ages? __11, 6, 6, 3_______

                C. How many hours per week do you currently spend exercising? _0 ___

                D. Is it difficult to integrate exercise into your daily routine? yes____

                E. If the above service is offered for $50 per month, which includes unlimited classes, how likely are you to participate:
                ___ Definitely participate
                ___ Probably participate
                ___ Maybe participate, maybe not
                __X_ Probably not participate
                ___ Definitely not participate

                F. If you participated in this service, how many classes per week would you attend? __2_

                G. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not important and 5 being very important, how would you rate the following items regarding these classes:
                ___5 Location of classes
                ___4 Learning techniques for use at home
                __5_ Feeling comfortable with instructor
                __5_ Level of child’s enjoyment

                H. If you participated in this service, which time of the day would be the most convenient:
                ___ Early morning (7am-9am)
                __x_ Mid morning (9:30am-11:30am)
                ___ Afternoon (12pm-2pm)
                ___ Evening (5pm-7pm)

                I. What is your occupation status?
                ___ Work full-time out of home
                ___ Work part-time out of home
                ___ Work at home
                __x_ Full-time spouse
                ___ Other
                Peggy

                Aloha from paradise! And the other side of training!

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