BREAKING INTO WELLNESS: The best tips for becoming a personal trainer or opening up your own gym or studio, from people who've successfully done it

• If you're your friends go-to fitness guru or have a passion for wellness, perhaps its time to consider a serious career move.
• But opening a gym or getting into personal training isn't all fun and games — that's why Business Insider compiled the top guides for breaking into the industry and succeeding once you're there.

If you're a fitness aficionado, perhaps put that knowledge to use by becoming a personal trainer — or opening your own gym or training studio.

This career path is surprisingly lucrative: While the median annual pay for personal trainers hovers around $40,000, $4, those with entrepreneurial inclinations can bring in an annual salary topping $100,000.

If that all sounds like music worthy of your work-out playlist, read these top tips from entrepreneurs in the space to get started and crush it with your own gym, personal training, or fitness business.

Becoming a successful personal trainer: $4

Moving your personal training online: $4

Opening your own gym: $4

Opening your own franchise: $4

Getting creative and advertising your business: $4

Relocating: $4

Keeping up with industry trends: $4