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Fitness Instructor Insurance

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ERGO NEXT specializes in small business insurance. Fitness instructor liability insurance can help protect you, your company and your employees from the cost of unexpected events.

ERGO NEXT makes it easy to:

  • Check prices, get covered and buy 100% online in about 10 minutes.
  • Manage your policy 24/7 via web or mobile app.
  • Pay monthly or annually and cancel anytime.
  • Get unlimited certificates of insurance (COI) to share proof of insurance at no extra cost.
ERGO NEXT specializes in business insurance for fitness instructors
The best insurance for fitness instructors is usually several types of policies that help protect you, your business and your employees from different types of business risks. Your coverage may include:
General Liability insurance

General Liability insurance

Protection for injuries to non-employees and damage to other people's property
General liability insurance can help cover the everyday risks of working with clients. It can provide financial protection if a client gets injured during a group fitness class, training session or warm-up — or if you or your employees accidentally damage someone else’s property at a gym, studio or client’s home.

general liability can help you pay for:

Medical expenses for non-employees
Damage to property you don’t own
Legal fees and judgments
Workers’ Compensation insurance

Workers’ Compensation insurance

Coverage for employee work-related illness and injuries
If you have employees, workers’ comp is required by law in almost every state. It can help cover the costs of medical bills, job retraining and cover some lost wages during recovery. Adding optional business owner’s coverage can help give business owners or the self-employed some of the same protections if they’re injured or fall ill from work.

workers compensation can help you pay for:

Medical costs
Lost wages during recovery
Employer liability
Commercial Property insurance

Commercial Property insurance

For business owners who own or rent physical spaces
Commercial property insurance can help protect your physical business assets, such as studio space you own or rent, and gear located at your studio that you use for classes like exercise equipment, weights, mats, mirrors and sound systems. If your business property is damaged by a covered event — such as a fire, theft or vandalism — commercial property insurance could help pay for repairs or replacements. This type of insurance may also cover lost income if you’re forced to temporarily pause classes or training.

commercial property can help you pay for:

Damaged equipment and inventory
Lost income
Operating expenses

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Save up to 25% in discounts on fitness instructor liability insurance

Pay monthly or annually, and you can cancel at any time.

Basic
Lowest Price
General Liability
Per occurrence
$500,000
Workers’ Comp
Per accident
$100,000
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
Pro
Most Popular
General Liability
Per occurrence
$1 million
Workers’ Comp
Per accident
$500,000
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
Pro Plus
Best Coverage
General Liability
Per occurrence
$2 million
Workers’ Comp
Per accident
$1 million
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000

How much does fitness instructor insurance cost?

Premiums for liability insurance for fitness instructors are more affordable than you might think. The exact price you’ll pay for your business insurance cost depends on a number of factors, including:

  • The type of work you do.
  • The types of clients you have.
  • Your business location.
  • Your number of employees.
  • Annual revenue.
  • The coverage limits and deductible you choose.
  • Your insurance claims history.

The best way to know for sure what you’ll pay is to check our prices. In about 10 minutes you’ll see the exact cost of tailored coverage for your business.

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How can insurance for fitness instructors help your business?

You might need fitness instructor insurance to:

  • Meet requirements to win new business. Many gyms, studios and corporate clients require a certificate of insurance (COI) as proof of insurance before you can teach, train or rent out space.
  • Protect yourself from injury-related claims. If a client gets hurt during a workout, class, or training session and claims you’re responsible, fitness instructor liability insurance could help cover medical costs, legal fees and settlements.
  • Cover your equipment, gear and teaching space. Business insurance may help repair or replace property you rent or own if it’s damaged by events like fire, theft or vandalism.
  • Hire employees. Most states require workers’ comp insurance for small businesses with employees.

Drive for business. Business-owned vehicles and personal vehicles you drive for work typically need commercial auto insurance.

Fitness instructor insurance FAQ

If you don’t find answers to your frequently asked questions here, our licensed, U.S.-based insurance advisors are standing by to help.

What insurance do I need as a fitness instructor?

The right coverage depends on multiple factors, like whether you teach group classes, train clients one-on-one, rent or own a studio, hire employees or travel to different locations.

Most fitness instructors need general liability insurance to cover some property damage and accusations. Depending on your business, you may also need workers’ compensation (if you have employees), commercial property insurance (to protect your business gear and studio space) or a Business Owner’s Policy (BOP insurance) which combines the protections of general liability and commercial property coverage often at a more affordable price.

Get a free instant quote to learn which coverage works for you.

What are some examples of what fitness instructor insurance can cover?

Insurance for fitness instructors could protect your business from a variety of risks, including:

  • A client slips a disc while working out with you and blames you for the injury. Your general liability coverage could help pay for medical costs.
  • You accidentally crack a mirror when cleaning up after a class at a gym. Commercial liability coverage could help pay for repairs or replacement.
  • You hurt your back while moving a treadmill at the gym where you work. Workers’ compensation insurance could help cover your medical bills and lost wages.
  • Your gym space is flooded when a frozen pipe bursts. Commercial property insurance may help with cleanup, replacement or repair costs.

Fitness instructor insurance can help protect your business. Without coverage, you could be responsible for medical bills, legal fees or repair costs out of pocket.

Are fitness instructors required to have liability insurance?

Fitness instructor liability insurance is often mandated by gyms, studios and clients before you can teach classes or do personal training. Even if it’s not required, liability insurance can help protect you if someone is injured and claims you’re responsible.

Liability insurance is not always legally required, but workers’ compensation insurance is usually required if you have employees. Many gyms, studios and clients also require proof of insurance before allowing you to work.

Who needs fitness instructor liability insurance?

If you’re an independent fitness professional or employ fitness professionals, the best insurance coverage package will depend on the work you do, whether you own or rent a gym or studio, how many employees you have and more.

Some fitness instructors in need of business insurance coverage include:

  • Yoga teachers
  • Pilates instructors
  • Personal trainers
  • HIIT instructors
  • Mobility coaches
  • Bootcamp leaders
  • Spin instructors

Do I need insurance if I teach fitness classes at a gym or studio?

Even if a gym or studio has its own insurance, they may still require you to carry your own fitness instructor liability insurance and show a valid certificate of insurance. Their policy may not cover you personally if a client files a claim against you.

Do online or virtual fitness instructors need insurance?

Virtual fitness instructors can still face claims related to instruction or injuries. Insurance for fitness instructors could help protect you whether you teach in person, online or both.

What do I need to get an insurance quote online?

It takes about 10 minutes to get a business insurance quote online with ERGO NEXT. We’ll ask a few questions about your business — like what you do, your location, what type of events you sell at, how many people you employ and the vehicles you use for work. You’ll choose your options and see prices. If you like what you see, you can buy online and get a certificate of insurance (proof of insurance) on the spot.

How can I get a certificate of insurance (COI)?

Once you have a ERGO NEXT policy, you’ll have 24/7 access to proof of your insurance (also called a certificate of insurance, or COI) via web or app. Log in to your account, download your COI instantly or deliver it via email or text at no additional cost. Get unlimited certificates and add an additional insured as you need them.

How do you file an insurance claim with ERGO NEXT?

If you’re a policyholder, simply log in to your account and file a claim. We’ll contact you shortly to go over the details. Our support team is standing by to help.

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* To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten, not all applicants may qualify. Individual rates and savings vary and are subject to change. Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts and policy start times apply to specific coverages only.

** Coverage examples are for illustrative purposes only. Your policy documents govern, terms and exclusions apply. Coverage is dependent on actual facts and circumstances giving rise to a claim.

Any starting prices or premiums represented before an actual customer quote are not guaranteed and are representations of existing premiums of active policies as of March 21, 2025. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten, not all applicants may qualify. Individual rates and savings vary and are subject to change. Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only.