The fitness market evolves at a rapid pace with new business models, training concepts, and trends emerging constantly. From home fitness and online workouts to big-box gyms and boutique studios, it’s a fragmented market with plenty of niches to tap into…
In this article, we outline the latest fitness market data from our research report including size, growth, segmentation, and analysis.
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- Global market overview
- US market data
- Biggest fitness club operators
- Online market segment
- Downloadable market research report
The most comprehensive & up-to-date report on the fitness industry available. Includes revenue, growth, future outlook plus much more.
Global Fitness Market Overview
The fitness market is worth $257.7bn globally and growing at 5.6% each year. That’s $13.7bn more than last year.
Gyms, health clubs, and fitness studios are the biggest segment, worth approximately $102.2 billion. This sector of the market is growing at around 7.5% annually. According to the latest gym and health club revenue statistics, there are 200,000 clubs and over 184 million members worldwide.
Other key fitness market segments include equipment, trackers, apps, and online training. While they’re smaller than the gym segment, many are growing at a much faster rate (33% annually). For more detailed info on each of these fitness segments, take a look at our dedicated articles…
- Fitness Equipment Market Overview
- Fitness Tracker & Wearables Market
- Fitness Apps Market
- Online Fitness Industry Stats
The US Is The Largest Market
The US is the world’s largest fitness market and typically leads the industry in both revenue and trends. The biggest global gym chains are all US-based and tend to establish themselves stateside before expanding into other countries. New fitness trends often start in the US and then filter through to European and Asian markets a few years later.
The US gym market is worth $10.7bn and over 64.2 million Americans belong to at least one health club. Many hold memberships to both ‘traditional’ and ’boutique’ facilities. Visits to health clubs, gyms, and studios have surpassed 6 billion – an average of 94 visits per person.
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Biggest Fitness Club Operators & Franchises
According to publically available revenue data, the biggest fitness club operator is currently 24 Hour Fitness followed by Invited and Konami…
Gym Chain | Revenue |
24 Hour Fitness | $2.7 billion |
Invited (formerly ClubCorp) | $2.6 billion |
Konami | $2.4 billion |
Anytime Fitness | $2.3 billion |
Life Time Fitness | $2.2 billion |
LA Fitness | $1.3 billion |
Basic Fit | $1.1 billion |
Planet Fitness | $1.1 billion |
Pure Gym | $723 million |
Gold’s Gym | $580 million |
Equinox | $455 million |
Biggest fitness club chains globally by revenue
This list includes franchised fitness club brands like Anytime Fitness and Planet Fitness. Although Crunch Fitness isn’t featured, Entrepreneur’s 2024 Franchise List ranks it as the top fitness franchise at #29, ahead of Anytime Fitness (#77) and Orange Theory (#96). Planet Fitness and F45 Training, the top two franchises in 2023, no longer rank in the top 500 in 2024.
Also featuring in the top 500 are The Exercise Coach, Gold’s Gym, Club Pilates, Pure Barre, Burn Boot Camp, CycleBar, and Workout Anytime 24/7. Their rankings reflect the impact of new trends towards fitness on-demand, HIIT, and boutique experiences.
You might also like… our Fitness Industry Insights & Research Hub where you can find all of the latest data and trend info in one place (including Exercise Stats, Wellness Market Data, and Yoga Industry Insights).
The Online Fitness Segment
There’s no doubt that 2020 saw online fitness training go mainstream. Global events accelerated the sector’s growth and helped establish it as a viable option for consumers around the world.
- Prior to the pandemic, the online fitness market was valued at $6bn.
- It’s predicted to grow at 33.1% CAGR, hitting $59bn by 2027.
- North America currently has the greatest market share but Asia Pacific is expected to see the largest growth in the future.
It’s clear from this data that fitness is a growth industry with steady increases in market revenue since 2020. The factors driving demand, such as rising obesity levels, aging populations, and growing consumer interest in health, all look set to continue. So, there’s no doubt that the market will also continue growing – the key to tapping into it will be finding the best segment and audience to focus on.
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- Fitness industry revenue & growth by market segment
- Gym market size, growth & membership statistics
- Online, virtual & interactive market developments
- Financial information for the largest club operators globally
- Biggest & fastest growing fitness franchises
- Insights into the boutique fitness studio & personal training segments
- Latest industry trends & how to capitalise on them
- Growth markets, segments & audiences including Millennials
- Data on consumer & commercial fitness equipment segments
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The most comprehensive & up-to-date report on the fitness industry available. Includes revenue, growth, future outlook plus much more.
Note: Data is correct at the time of publishing, but it’s important to do your own local research when making business decisions.