The health and fitness club market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for health and fitness clubs has seen a robust growth in the past few years. It is predicted to rise from $101.46 $ billion in 2024 to $111.11 $ billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%.
The growth experienced during the historic period is attributed to factors including the increase in corporate job roles, an uptick in apartment services, swift urbanization, governmental initiatives advocating physical health, and a surge in the popularity of group fitness sessions.
The health and fitness club market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Expectations are high for robust growth in the health and fitness club market in the coming years. By 2029, it is projected to escalate to $157.99 billion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%.
This anticipated growth during the forecast period is due to several factors including the shift towards preventive healthcare, the expansion of fitness franchises, personalization of fitness programs and training plans, the growth of corporate wellness programs, and a concerted effort to build a strong community. Leading trends predicted for the forecast period include virtual classes, a focus on sustainability, the use of artificial intelligence for customised workout suggestions, integration of smart gym equipment, and popularization of fitness and health apps.
Anticipated growth in the health and fitness club industry is likely to be fuelled by the increasing incidence of obesity. Understood as a health problem typified by excessive accumulation of body fat, obesity often paves the way for health issues such as diabetes, cardiac ailments, and joint problems. Factors such as sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy eating patterns, and intake of high-calorie, processed food contribute to the mounting rates of obesity. Health and fitness clubs fight obesity by offering well-designed exercise schedules, fitness equipment, and expert advice. These services foster regular exercise and healthier lifestyles, leading to weight reduction and overall health improvement. The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, a governmental body based in UK, reported in May 2023 that approximately 25.9% of adults in England aged 18 and above were obese between 2021 and 2022, a surge from the 25.2% between 2020 and 2021. Consequently, the surging rates of obesity are contributing to the expansion of the health and fitness club market.
The health and fitness clubmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Facility: Aerobic Classes, Yoga Classes, Swimming Pool, Gym Equipment, Other Facilities
2) By Membership Type: Monthly, Annually
3) By Trainer Type: Personal Training, Group Training, Self-Training
4) By End User: Men, Women
Subsegments:
1) By Aerobic Classes: Group Aerobics, Dance Aerobics, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
2) By Yoga Classes: Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Hot Yoga
3) By Swimming Pool: Lap Swimming Facilities, Aqua Aerobics Classes, Recreational Swimming Areas
4) By Gym Equipment: Strength Training Equipment, Cardio Equipment, Functional Training Equipment
5) By Other Facilities: Spa and Wellness Centers, Personal Training Services, Locker Rooms and Showers, Childcare Services
Leading actors in the health and fitness club industry, in an effort to maintain a competitive advantage and draw a larger clientele, are focusing their efforts on engineering innovative digital fitness solutions such as personalized coaching apps. Such coaching apps work on digital platforms, offering tailored suggestions and instructions depending on the user's specific data and goals, assisting users in realizing their goals through solutions tailored towards them, including bespoke fitness regimes. A case in point is Anytime Fitness, a fitness center based in the US, which in April 2023, launched their AF SmartCoaching technology and their AF app. This technological advancement and app collectively offer round-the-clock personalized coaching on fitness, nutrition, and recovery accessible from anywhere. This novel approach aims to ameliorate members' health and wellbeing, in the gym and beyond, by offering real-time data and tailored advice. The AF SmartCoaching technology employs coaches from Anytime fitness to build health and fitness regimes tailored to the user, tracing their activity and performance, and employing predictive analytics to fine-tune these plans as members progress.
Major companies operating in the health and fitness club market are:
• Equinox Holdings Inc.
• 24 Hour Fitness Inc.
• Life Time Fitness Inc.
• LA Fitness
• Anytime Fitness LLC
• Gold's Gym International Inc.
• New York Sports Clubs (NYSC)
• Planet Fitness
• Virgin Active Ltd.
• InShape Health Clubs LLC
• David Lloyd Clubs
• Barry's Bootcamp
• Crunch Fitness
• The Bay Club Company
• PureGym
• SoulCycle
• Snap Fitness
• F45 Training
• Self Esteem Brand
• YMCA Canada
• Genesis Health Clubs
• Town Sports International
• Club Pilates Franchise LLC
• Bally's Total Fitness
• Orangetheory Fitness
North America was the largest region in the health and fitness club market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the health and fitness club market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.