Key Takeaways
- In 2023, 38% of US gym members were aged 18-34, Gen Z at 22% up from 15% in 2020
- Globally, women comprised 51.2% of health club members in 2023, highest in Europe at 55%
- Millennials (25-40) held 42% of global memberships in 2023, spending avg $650/year
- In 2023, average US health club had 2,450 sqm space, 65 cardio machines, 45 strength units
- Globally, 68% of health clubs offered group fitness classes in 2023, avg 25 classes/week/club
- US gyms averaged 1.8 staff per 100 members in 2023, trainer salaries avg $55K
- Global fitness industry expected to grow at 7.8% CAGR to $202 billion by 2028, driven by hybrid models
- US health club market projected to reach $50.2 billion by 2027, 8.4% CAGR, boutique studios at 12% CAGR
- Europe gym industry growth forecast at 6.2% CAGR to 2028, low-cost segment leading at 9.1%
- In 2023, the global health club industry revenue reached $109.5 billion, reflecting a 12.8% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery and digital integration
- US health club industry generated $38.4 billion in revenue in 2023, up 18.2% from 2022, with boutique studios contributing 22% of total
- Europe health club market size was €28.6 billion in 2023, with Germany leading at €5.2 billion due to high penetration rates
- In 2023, US health club memberships totaled 64.2 million, a 21.5% increase from 2022, with millennials holding 42%
- Global health club memberships reached 184 million in 2023, up 10.8% YoY, led by Asia's 45 million new members
- UK health clubs had 10.3 million members in 2023, penetration rate of 15.2% among adults aged 16-64
In 2023, gyms grew globally with millennials driving memberships, women leading, and digital hybrid features boosting retention and revenue.
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