The personal fitness trainer market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for personal fitness trainers has significantly expanded in the past few years. The market which is estimated to be worth $45.14 billion in 2024 is expected to surge to $47.55 billion in 2025, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%.
The historical growth in this market is believed to be spurred by factors such as increased health and fitness consciousness, escalating obesity figures, endorsements by celebrities, governmental programs, and an increasingly aging population.
The personal fitness trainer market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the forthcoming years, the personal fitness trainer market is anticipated to witness significant expansion, escalating to $60.31 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%.
Factors contributing to this projected increase in the forecast period encompass developments in virtual and augmented reality fitness, personalized fitness regimes, a booming home fitness equipment market and integration of dietary guidance, telehealth, and online training. The forecast period will also observe notable trends such as AI-enabled fitness coaching, genetic fitness evaluations, outdoor and nature-focused fitness ventures, communal fitness initiatives, and advancements in smart fabrics and wearable tech.
The increase in obesity rates is projected to push the personal fitness trainer market upward. The terms overweight and obesity denote abnormal or excessive weight gain, posing a threat to health. An individual with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or above is considered overweight, whereas a BMI of 30 or above is defined as obese. A personal trainer can offer support and benefits to an obese or overweight client by guiding them through a weight loss program, reducing the risk of health complications. For example, a report from Cancer Research UK, an independent cancer organization based in the UK, predicts that 71% of the population will be overweight by 2040, an increase from 64% according to 2022 data. Of these individuals, approximately 21 million (nearly 36% of adults) are expected to be obese. Therefore, the growing obesity rate is fuelling the expansion of the personal fitness trainer market.
The personal fitness trainer market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Activity: Exercise Instruction, Exercise Demonstration, Diet Instruction, Fitness Consultation
2) By Medium: Online, In-Person
3) By End User Industry: Fitness And Wellness, Medical And Healthcare, Infotainment, Industrial And Defense, Other End User Industries
Subsegments:
1) By Exercise Instruction: Cardio Training, Strength Training, Flexibility Exercises
2) By Exercise Demonstration: Technique Correction, Guided Workouts, Equipment Usage Guidance
3) By Diet Instruction: Nutritional Guidance, Meal Planning, Caloric Intake Recommendations
4) By Fitness Consultation: Health Assessments, Personalized Fitness Plans, Goal Setting and Progress Tracking
Leading enterprises in the personal fitness trainer market are pioneering inventive fitness applications to solidify their foothold in the industry. A fitness app is a software for mobile devices crafted to assist individuals in maintaining a wholesome lifestyle, adhering to exercise regimens, and monitoring their fitness growth. For example, in August 2022, Your Fitness Coach, a top-tier Fit-Tech subsidiary operating from UAE under Option1World, debuted the Your Fitness Coach (YFC) app, arguably the most comprehensive fitness platform globally. It allows users to monitor their fitness undertakings, access a variety of gyms and fitness studios, secure spots in group classes, hire a certified personal trainer, and adhere to an in-app workout routine created by fitness professionals, and garner rewards for staying active. By utilizing the YFC app, gyms, and fitness establishments have the opportunity to publicize their amenities and services to a broader customer base. The YFC app, powered by advanced and groundbreaking technology, allows users to record their movements and garner points for their workouts and steps. Once unlocked, these points or Y-coins can be exchanged against purchases. Essentially, this means that users can generate income from their activities and buy fitness classes or wellness products from the app's embedded store.
Major companies operating in the personal fitness trainer market include:
• SoulCycle Inc.
• Anytime Fitness LLC
• The Pilates Studio
• Equinox Holdings Inc.
• 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide Inc.
• LA Fitness International LLC
• Orangetheory Fitness LLC
• CorePower Yoga LLC
• Planet Fitness Inc.
• UFC Gym
• Technogym S.p.A.
• Gold's Gym International Inc.
• Burn Boot Camp
• Crunch Fitness
• Life Time Fitness Inc.
• The Little Gym International Inc.
• The Bar Method LLC
• F45 Training Holdings Inc.
• Kinetic Training LLC
• Pure Barre LLC
• The Dailey Method
• TITLE Boxing Club International LLC
• Fit Body Boot Camp Franchising LLC
• GYMGUYZ LLC
• The MAX Challenge
• The Studio (MDR)
• The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
• BKOOL Fitness S.L.
• The Yoga Room
• Club Pilates Franchise LLC
North America was the largest region in the personal fitness trainer market in 2024. The regions covered in the personal fitness trainer market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.