Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs in the US

Overview

Working out: As disposable incomes rise, more individuals will purchase gym memberships

The Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs industry market report contains data and analysis of the most influential current and future trends shaping the industry. IBISWorld’s in-depth industry market research is presented in a logical, user-friendly format, and provides growth and profit forecasts for a five-year outlook period.

REPORT SNAPSHOT

Industry Threats & Opportunities

  • Many health-conscious individuals have incorporated fitness into their daily regimen, which has helped drive demand
  • The emergence of budget-conscious gym members has changed the industry
  • Over the next five years, demographic changes will increasingly drive growth

    • Industry Analysis & Industry Trends

    The Gym, Health and Fitness Clubs industry has benefited from recent marketing campaigns aimed at fighting obesity, as well as consumer trends toward improved health. Further driving demand for industry services, many health-conscious individuals have incorporated fitness into their daily regimen. Additionally, the number of adults aged 20 to 64, the largest gym-going demographic, has grown, spurring demand for gym memberships over the period. As a result, in the five years to 2017, industry revenue is expected to grow. Over the five years to 2022, many baby boomers are expected to sign up for health club memberships, as they grow more health-conscious due to their age. Consequently, industry revenue is forecast to grow during the five-year period.

    Industry Report - Industry Investment Chapter

    The Gym, Health and Fitness Clubs industry is moderately capital intensive. In 2017, for every dollar spent on wages, the industry incurs an estimated $0.19 on capital costs. Wages are expected to account for 37.1% of total industry revenue. Capital costs are moderate for the industry and includes the cost of fitness equipment, buildings, vehicles, furniture and computers. Nevertheless, labor costs remain high because of administration, training, supervision and maintenance requirements. Gyms and fitness centers seek to minimize their labor costs by employing a part-time labor force and employing instructors and personal trainers on an as-needed basis.

    Additional Insights for the Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs Industry

    IBISWorld identifies 250 Key Success Factors for a business.The most important for the Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs Industry are

  • Easy access for clients
  • Effective product promotion
  • Economies of scale

    • IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external factors such as Participation in sports and Time spent on leisure and sports in the Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs industry impact industry performance..

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    Industry Products

    What is the Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs Industry?

    This industry operates fitness and recreational sports facilities that feature exercise and other active physical fitness conditioning or recreational sports activities, such as swimming, skating or racquet sports. Operators are also involved in facilities management and fitness instruction.

    Industry Products
    Membership fees
    Personal training services
    Guest admission
    Meals and beverages
    Merchandise sales
    Spa services
    Industry Activities
    Operating aerobic dance and exercise centers
    Operating athletic club facilities for physical fitness
    Operating bodybuilding studios for physical fitness
    Operating fitness centers, health clubs and gyms
    Operating recreational sports club facilities
    Operating ice or roller skating rinks
    Operating spas
    Operating squash, racquetball or tennis clubs
    Operating swimming pools

    Table of Contents

    About this Industry
    Industry Definition
    Main Activities
    Similar Industries
    Additional Resources
    Industry at a Glance
    Industry Statistics Snapshot
    Industry Structure
    Executive Summary
    Industry Performance
    Executive Summary
    Key External Drivers
  • Participation in sports
  • Time spent on leisure and sports
  • Per capita disposable income
  • Number of adults aged 20 to 64
  • Yield on 10-year Treasury note

    • Current Performance
  • Industry landscape
  • Fitness trends
  • Chart: Revenue Growth

    • Industry Outlook
  • New demographics
  • Industry landscape
  • Table: Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs Industry Revenue Outlook

    • Industry Life Cycle
  • Life cycle reasons
  • Chart: Benchmarking - Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs Industry Lifecycle vs The Economy

    • Products & Markets
    Supply Chains
    Key Buying Industries
  • Consumers

    • Key Selling Industries
  • Athletic & Sporting Goods Manufacturing
  • Gym & Exercise Equipment Manufacturing
  • Heating & Air-Conditioning Contractors
  • Plumbers
  • Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply

    • Products & Services
  • Membership fees
  • Personal training services
  • Other
  • Meals and beverages
  • Guest admission
  • Merchandise sales
  • Spa services
  • Chart: Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs Industry Products and Services Segmentation

    • Demand Determinants
    Major Markets
  • Consumers aged 18 to 35
  • Consumers aged 35 to 50
  • Consumers aged 50 and older
  • Consumers aged 18 and younger
  • Chart: Major Market Segmentation for the Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs Industry

    • International Trade
    Business Locations
    Chart: Business Locations by State
    Competitive Landscape
    Market Share Concentration
    Key Success Factors
    Cost Structure Benchmarks
    ProfitWagesPurchasesRent and utilitiesDepreciation and other costs
  • Chart: Cost Structure Benchmarking – Sector vs Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs

    • Basis of Competition
  • Internal competition
  • External competition

    • Barriers to Entry
  • Table: Barrier to Entry Checklist for the Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs Industry

    • Industry Globalization
    Major Companies
    Fitness International LLC
  • Table: Fitness International LLC - financial performance

    • Operating Conditions
    Capital Intensity
  • Chart: Level of Capital Intensity for the Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs Industry
  • Chart: Tools of the Trade: Growth Strategies for Success

    • Technology & Systems
    Revenue Volatility
  • Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth

    • Regulation & Policy
    Industry Assistance
    Key Statistics
    Table: Industry Data for the Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs Industry
    Includes:
  • Industry Revenue (2008-2022)
  • Industry Gross Product (2008-2022)
  • Establishments (2008-2022)
  • Businesses (2008-2022)
  • Employment (2008-2022)
  • Wages (2008-2022)
  • Healthy eating index (2008-2022)

    • Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data
    Table: Key Ratios for Industry Key Data
    Table: Industry Financial Ratios
    Jargon & Glossary
    Baby Boomer
  • A person born between 1946 and 1964 accounting for a major proportion of the population.
    • Cardiovascular Equipment
  • Equipment used for aerobic exercise, meant to be used at light to medium intensity for a long period of time, e.g. treadmills, elliptical trainers and stationary bikes.
    • Pilates
  • A physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates with a focus on the strength and endurance of core muscle groups.
    • Retention Rate
  • A rate comparing the number of new gym memberships to canceled gym memberships.

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