Gym Business Loans for Your Business — Gym Capital
Gym Business Loans: $10K – $500K working capital in as fast as 24 hours, equipment financing up to $5M with credit scores from 550 — through our funding partner, as of July 2026.
Soft inquiry only. No credit hit.
4.9 Excellent · 3,200+ reviews via Big Think Capital- leasehold buildout
- rack package
- cardio fleet
- turf install
- member dues
- PT studio
- SBA 504
- equipment lease
Fitness business financing and equipment loans for gym owners and personal trainers
Funding for startup costs, equipment buys, buildouts, expansions, and property deals.
- Startup Gym startup funding Cover deposits, flooring, racks, and opening cash.
- Equipment Fitness equipment financing Commercial equipment loans for cardio, strength, recovery, and install costs.
- Expansion Gym expansion financing Add turf, studios, lockers, or a second site.
- Franchise Gym franchise financing Cover fees, buildout, and opening capital for a chain deal.
- $25K–$2M Typical request size
- 1 soft pull Initial credit check
- 24–72 hrs Simple deal decisions
What business owners say
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This company was lightning fast and the experience was amazing. Thank you, Dan — you're a real pro!
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Good service Joseph Krajewski is the best agent ever. He provided excellent service. I strongly recommend working with him if you have the opportunity.
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They gave me a chance when nobody else would. I'm very satisfied.
How a gym business loan gets approved
Share the project, we route it to fit lenders, and they review credit, cash flow, and collateral. The first look is a soft inquiry, not a hard pull.
Matched by use case
- Startup, equipment, and expansion requests go to different lenders.
- We route by deal size, credit, and time in business.
Clear file requirements
- See common gym business loan requirements before you submit.
- Expect bank statements, tax returns, and a basic project budget.
Soft-inquiry start
- The first review is a soft inquiry, not a hard pull.
- Paid by lenders, never by borrowers.
Banks often miss how fitness deals work
New locations, leased space, and equipment-heavy budgets do not fit every bank file. Partner lenders can weigh revenue, assets, and the real use of funds.
New gym, thin history
Banks usually want 2+ years of revenue, which many startups do not have.
Big equipment ticket
A full cardio and strength buildout can be too uneven for one bank term loan.
Lease and buildout risk
Tenant improvements, deposits, and rent reserves do not fit a standard collateral box.
Composite gym funding examples
These are illustrative composites, not real customers. They show how partner lenders may size requests for startups, upgrades, expansions, and property-backed deals.
24-hour gym owner
Bought cardio and strength machines, new turf, and locker room updates.
Pilates studio founder
Covered mirrors, reformers, flooring, and opening deposits.
CrossFit box owner
Added a second bay, rigs, and HVAC for a larger class schedule.
PT franchisee
Refinanced buildout and financed leased equipment for a new site.
More funding pages for owner-operators
If your plan also needs property, refinancing, or another small-business funding track, compare related lending pages and request a match.