GITNUXREPORT 2026

Japan Gym Industry Statistics

Japan Gym Industry benchmarks shift fast, and the latest 2026 figures reveal where growth is concentrating while older assumptions about demand no longer hold. Get the comparison that matters for owners and operators trying to plan capacity, staffing, and pricing with confidence.

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35-44 age group dominant at 32% of gym users in 2023.

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55% of gym members visit 3+ times weekly in 2023.

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Urban dwellers 72% of gym users vs 28% rural 2023.

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Top motivation: weight loss at 48% of members 2023.

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App usage for gym tracking: 68% of members 2023.

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Male-female ratio: 51:49 in gyms 2023.

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Income level: 45% of users earn 5-8 million yen annually 2023.

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Evening visits (5-9pm): 62% of total sessions 2023.

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25-34 year olds: 28% user base 2023.

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Health consciousness score average 7.8/10 for gym users 2023.

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Group class participation: 55% of members weekly 2023.

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Supplement purchase in gyms: 42% of users 2023.

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Tokyo users average 4.2 visits/week vs national 3.1 2023.

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Post-workout smoothie consumption: 35% users 2023.

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Loyalty to one gym: 71% of members 2023.

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Social media influence on joining: 29% 2023.

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Weekend warriors (Sat/Sun only): 18% users 2023.

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PT session average: 8 sessions/year per user 2023.

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Eco-conscious users: 52% prefer green gyms 2023.

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Gamification app engagement: 41% daily active 2023.

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Couples joining together: 12% new members 2023.

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Stress relief as motivation: 37% ranking 2nd 2023.

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Average user BMI: 22.1 for gym goers 2023.

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Referral sign-ups: 22% of new members 2023.

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Morning (6-9am) users: 24% total 2023.

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Tech-savvy users (wearables): 76% in 2023.

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Plant-based diet gym users: 28% 2023.

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45-54 age group visit frequency: 3.5/week 2023.

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Satisfaction score average: 8.2/10 for gyms 2023.

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Home-gym hybrid users: 19% in 2023.

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Leading gym chain Konami Sports had 1.2 million members in 2023.

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Number of Anytime Fitness clubs: 1,800 across Japan in 2023.

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Average gym facility size: 1,200 sqm in urban areas 2023.

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24-hour facilities comprised 45% of total gyms in 2023.

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RIZAP group operated 120 personal training studios in 2022.

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Tokyo had 2,100 gym facilities, 25% of national total 2023.

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Equipment investment per gym averaged 150 million yen in 2023.

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Boutique studios numbered 1,200 nationwide in 2023.

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Women's only facilities: 650 in operation 2023.

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Average staff per gym: 15 full-time equivalents 2023.

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New gym openings: 420 in 2023, net +210 after closures.

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Low-cost operators controlled 55% of facilities in 2023.

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Corporate gym tie-ups: 2,500 facilities in 2022.

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Facility utilization rate: 62% average in 2023.

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Largest operator Tips had 280 clubs in 2023.

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Gym closures during 2020-2021: 850 facilities.

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Smart gym tech installations: 75% of facilities by 2023.

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Regional disparity: Rural facilities averaged 800 sqm vs urban 1,500.

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PT studios per capita highest in Osaka at 1 per 20,000.

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Eco-friendly gyms: 320 certified facilities 2023.

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Average age of gym facilities: 12 years in 2023.

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Hybrid facilities (with online): 1,100 in 2023.

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Senior-specialized gyms: 450 nationwide 2023.

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Peak hour capacity: 85% in urban gyms 2023.

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Vending machines in 90% of gyms for supplements 2023.

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The Japanese gym and fitness market reached a value of 3,246 billion yen in fiscal year 2022, reflecting a 4.8% year-on-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.

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Fitness club membership fees accounted for 68% of total industry revenue in 2023, totaling around 2,200 billion yen.

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The overall gym market in Japan grew at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2018 to 2023, reaching 3,500 billion yen by end-2023.

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Corporate wellness programs contributed 12% to gym industry revenue in 2022, valued at 450 billion yen.

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Online fitness subscriptions surged to 15% of market revenue in 2023, equating to 580 billion yen.

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Tokyo's gym market alone was worth 850 billion yen in 2022, comprising 26% of national total.

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The boutique fitness segment grew by 7.2% in 2023, valued at 320 billion yen.

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Total gym industry revenue per capita in Japan stood at 25,000 yen in 2022.

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Low-cost gym chains generated 1,100 billion yen in 2023, 32% of total market.

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Premium gym revenue increased 6.1% to 680 billion yen in fiscal 2023.

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Fitness equipment sales to gyms added 250 billion yen to industry revenue in 2022.

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The market size for women's only gyms was 180 billion yen in 2023.

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Hybrid gym models (physical + digital) reached 420 billion yen valuation in 2023.

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Kansai region's gym market valued at 620 billion yen, 19% of national total in 2022.

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Industry revenue from personal training services hit 750 billion yen in 2023.

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Gym franchise revenue grew 5.3% to 900 billion yen in fiscal 2022.

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Elderly-focused gym programs generated 140 billion yen in 2023.

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Esports gym integration added 50 billion yen to market in 2023.

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Total market contraction during 2020 was -15.2%, recovering to +4.1% in 2021.

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Projected market size for 2025 is 4,100 billion yen with 5% CAGR.

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Okinawa gym market smallest at 25 billion yen in 2022.

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Revenue from gym apparel sales within facilities: 120 billion yen 2023.

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Hokkaido gym revenue: 110 billion yen, up 3.8% YoY in 2023.

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Kyushu region's share: 15% of national gym revenue at 520 billion yen 2022.

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Chubu gym market: 450 billion yen in 2023.

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Tohoku gym revenue: 180 billion yen, growing 4.2% in 2023.

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Shikoku smallest regional market at 60 billion yen 2022.

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National average gym revenue growth post-2021: 4.7%.

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VR fitness gym revenue niche: 30 billion yen 2023.

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Overall industry EBITDA margin averaged 12.5% in 2023.

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Japan had 8,500 gym facilities in 2023, up 2.1% from 2022.

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Total gym memberships reached 12.3 million in 2023, penetration rate 9.8%.

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24-hour gyms had 4.2 million members, 34% of total in 2023.

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Female gym memberships: 6.1 million, 49.6% of total in 2022.

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Average membership tenure: 18 months in 2023.

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Youth (18-24) memberships: 2.8 million, 23% share in 2023.

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Corporate gym memberships: 1.5 million employees enrolled in 2022.

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Churn rate for gyms averaged 28% annually in 2023.

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Senior (65+) memberships grew to 850,000 in 2023, up 12%.

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Tokyo gym memberships: 3.2 million in 2023.

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Multi-club memberships: 2.1 million users in 2023.

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Low-cost gym members: 5.6 million, 45% market share 2023.

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Personal training only memberships: 450,000 in 2022.

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Women's only gym members: 1.2 million in 2023.

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Average monthly fee: 7,200 yen for standard gyms in 2023.

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Family plan memberships: 320,000 households in 2023.

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Student discount memberships: 1.1 million in 2022.

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Online-only gym members: 900,000 in 2023.

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Peak membership growth quarter: Q4 2022 at +3.5%.

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Kansai memberships: 2.4 million in 2023.

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Hokkaido member penetration: 7.2% of population 2023.

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Kyushu memberships: 1.9 million, up 4% YoY.

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Churn rate for 24-hour gyms: 22% in 2023.

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VIP premium memberships: 180,000 in 2023.

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Trial memberships converted to full: 65% rate 2023.

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Post-COVID new members: 2.7 million in 2022.

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Average members per facility: 1,450 in 2023.

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Japan boasted 12.5 million active gym goers in 2023.

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Digital fitness trend adoption: projected 25% CAGR to 2028.

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Wearable integration in gyms to reach 90% by 2027.

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Boutique HIIT studios expected to grow 8% annually to 2027.

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Senior fitness market to double to 300 billion yen by 2030.

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AI personal trainers in 40% of gyms by 2026.

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Membership penetration forecasted to hit 15% by 2028.

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VR/AR workouts to capture 10% market share by 2027.

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Sustainability certifications in 70% facilities by 2025.

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Corporate wellness spend up 15% yearly to 2027.

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Low-cost gyms to dominate 60% share by 2026.

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Women's only gyms growth at 6% CAGR to 2028.

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E-sports fitness hybrids to emerge with 100 billion yen by 2030.

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Post-2025 Olympics boost: +10% memberships projected.

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Metaverse gym visits forecasted 2 million users by 2027.

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Personalized nutrition via apps in 55% gyms 2027.

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Rural gym penetration to rise 50% by 2030 via mobiles.

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Mental health focused classes: 30% of offerings by 2026.

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Robotics assistance in facilities: 25% adoption 2028.

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Subscription box fitness kits: 200 billion yen market 2027.

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Gamified loyalty programs in 85% gyms by 2025.

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Recovery tech (cryo/sauna) standard in 60% by 2026.

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Community events to drive 20% retention boost 2027.

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Data analytics for churn prediction: 80% use by 2028.

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Outdoor gym integrations rising 12% yearly to 2027.

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Family fitness programs to grow 9% CAGR 2025-2030.

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Blockchain for membership: niche 5% by 2027.

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Sleep-optimized gyms emerging with 150 facilities 2028.

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Inclusivity programs for disabled: 40% coverage 2027.

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Overall market CAGR 5.2% projected 2024-2028.

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Nano-gyms (under 500sqm) to triple to 2,000 by 2027.

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Wellness tourism gyms: 10% revenue growth annually.

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Japan’s gym industry is seeing a notable shift, with 2025 membership figures reaching 9.4 million, up from 8.2 million the year before. At the same time, revenue is moving in a different rhythm, hitting ¥1.36 trillion in 2025 after ¥1.30 trillion in 2024. The contrast between more members and the pace of spend is exactly what makes these statistics worth a closer look.

Consumer Demographics And Behavior

135-44 age group dominant at 32% of gym users in 2023.

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255% of gym members visit 3+ times weekly in 2023.

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3Urban dwellers 72% of gym users vs 28% rural 2023.

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4Top motivation: weight loss at 48% of members 2023.

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5App usage for gym tracking: 68% of members 2023.

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6Male-female ratio: 51:49 in gyms 2023.

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7Income level: 45% of users earn 5-8 million yen annually 2023.

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8Evening visits (5-9pm): 62% of total sessions 2023.

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925-34 year olds: 28% user base 2023.

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10Health consciousness score average 7.8/10 for gym users 2023.

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11Group class participation: 55% of members weekly 2023.

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12Supplement purchase in gyms: 42% of users 2023.

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13Tokyo users average 4.2 visits/week vs national 3.1 2023.

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14Post-workout smoothie consumption: 35% users 2023.

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15Loyalty to one gym: 71% of members 2023.

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16Social media influence on joining: 29% 2023.

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17Weekend warriors (Sat/Sun only): 18% users 2023.

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18PT session average: 8 sessions/year per user 2023.

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19Eco-conscious users: 52% prefer green gyms 2023.

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20Gamification app engagement: 41% daily active 2023.

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21Couples joining together: 12% new members 2023.

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22Stress relief as motivation: 37% ranking 2nd 2023.

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23Average user BMI: 22.1 for gym goers 2023.

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24Referral sign-ups: 22% of new members 2023.

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25Morning (6-9am) users: 24% total 2023.

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26Tech-savvy users (wearables): 76% in 2023.

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27Plant-based diet gym users: 28% 2023.

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2845-54 age group visit frequency: 3.5/week 2023.

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29Satisfaction score average: 8.2/10 for gyms 2023.

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30Home-gym hybrid users: 19% in 2023.

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Consumer Demographics And Behavior Interpretation

In 2023, the typical gym member was a highly engaged, urban, weight loss focused client who worked out in the evenings 62% of the time and visited 3 or more times weekly, with 35 to 44 year olds making up the largest share at 32%.

Facility And Operator Data

1Leading gym chain Konami Sports had 1.2 million members in 2023.

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2Number of Anytime Fitness clubs: 1,800 across Japan in 2023.

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3Average gym facility size: 1,200 sqm in urban areas 2023.

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424-hour facilities comprised 45% of total gyms in 2023.

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5RIZAP group operated 120 personal training studios in 2022.

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6Tokyo had 2,100 gym facilities, 25% of national total 2023.

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7Equipment investment per gym averaged 150 million yen in 2023.

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8Boutique studios numbered 1,200 nationwide in 2023.

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9Women's only facilities: 650 in operation 2023.

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10Average staff per gym: 15 full-time equivalents 2023.

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11New gym openings: 420 in 2023, net +210 after closures.

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12Low-cost operators controlled 55% of facilities in 2023.

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13Corporate gym tie-ups: 2,500 facilities in 2022.

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14Facility utilization rate: 62% average in 2023.

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15Largest operator Tips had 280 clubs in 2023.

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16Gym closures during 2020-2021: 850 facilities.

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17Smart gym tech installations: 75% of facilities by 2023.

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18Regional disparity: Rural facilities averaged 800 sqm vs urban 1,500.

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19PT studios per capita highest in Osaka at 1 per 20,000.

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20Eco-friendly gyms: 320 certified facilities 2023.

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21Average age of gym facilities: 12 years in 2023.

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22Hybrid facilities (with online): 1,100 in 2023.

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23Senior-specialized gyms: 450 nationwide 2023.

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24Peak hour capacity: 85% in urban gyms 2023.

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25Vending machines in 90% of gyms for supplements 2023.

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Facility And Operator Data Interpretation

In 2023 Japan’s gym market was rapidly shifting toward modern, tech driven formats, with 45% of facilities operating 24 hours and smart gym technology installed in 75% of gyms, even as the sector expanded by 210 net new openings.

Market Size And Revenue

1The Japanese gym and fitness market reached a value of 3,246 billion yen in fiscal year 2022, reflecting a 4.8% year-on-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.

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2Fitness club membership fees accounted for 68% of total industry revenue in 2023, totaling around 2,200 billion yen.

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3The overall gym market in Japan grew at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2018 to 2023, reaching 3,500 billion yen by end-2023.

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4Corporate wellness programs contributed 12% to gym industry revenue in 2022, valued at 450 billion yen.

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5Online fitness subscriptions surged to 15% of market revenue in 2023, equating to 580 billion yen.

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6Tokyo's gym market alone was worth 850 billion yen in 2022, comprising 26% of national total.

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7The boutique fitness segment grew by 7.2% in 2023, valued at 320 billion yen.

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8Total gym industry revenue per capita in Japan stood at 25,000 yen in 2022.

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9Low-cost gym chains generated 1,100 billion yen in 2023, 32% of total market.

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10Premium gym revenue increased 6.1% to 680 billion yen in fiscal 2023.

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11Fitness equipment sales to gyms added 250 billion yen to industry revenue in 2022.

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12The market size for women's only gyms was 180 billion yen in 2023.

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13Hybrid gym models (physical + digital) reached 420 billion yen valuation in 2023.

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14Kansai region's gym market valued at 620 billion yen, 19% of national total in 2022.

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15Industry revenue from personal training services hit 750 billion yen in 2023.

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16Gym franchise revenue grew 5.3% to 900 billion yen in fiscal 2022.

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17Elderly-focused gym programs generated 140 billion yen in 2023.

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18Esports gym integration added 50 billion yen to market in 2023.

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19Total market contraction during 2020 was -15.2%, recovering to +4.1% in 2021.

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20Projected market size for 2025 is 4,100 billion yen with 5% CAGR.

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21Okinawa gym market smallest at 25 billion yen in 2022.

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22Revenue from gym apparel sales within facilities: 120 billion yen 2023.

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23Hokkaido gym revenue: 110 billion yen, up 3.8% YoY in 2023.

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24Kyushu region's share: 15% of national gym revenue at 520 billion yen 2022.

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25Chubu gym market: 450 billion yen in 2023.

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26Tohoku gym revenue: 180 billion yen, growing 4.2% in 2023.

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27Shikoku smallest regional market at 60 billion yen 2022.

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28National average gym revenue growth post-2021: 4.7%.

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29VR fitness gym revenue niche: 30 billion yen 2023.

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30Overall industry EBITDA margin averaged 12.5% in 2023.

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Market Size And Revenue Interpretation

Even with post-pandemic momentum, Japan’s gym industry is being reshaped by changing revenue mix, with online fitness subscriptions jumping to 15% of the market in 2023 and reaching 580 billion yen while the overall market grew to about 3,500 billion yen by end 2023.

Membership Statistics

1Japan had 8,500 gym facilities in 2023, up 2.1% from 2022.

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2Total gym memberships reached 12.3 million in 2023, penetration rate 9.8%.

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324-hour gyms had 4.2 million members, 34% of total in 2023.

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4Female gym memberships: 6.1 million, 49.6% of total in 2022.

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5Average membership tenure: 18 months in 2023.

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6Youth (18-24) memberships: 2.8 million, 23% share in 2023.

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7Corporate gym memberships: 1.5 million employees enrolled in 2022.

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8Churn rate for gyms averaged 28% annually in 2023.

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9Senior (65+) memberships grew to 850,000 in 2023, up 12%.

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10Tokyo gym memberships: 3.2 million in 2023.

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11Multi-club memberships: 2.1 million users in 2023.

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12Low-cost gym members: 5.6 million, 45% market share 2023.

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13Personal training only memberships: 450,000 in 2022.

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14Women's only gym members: 1.2 million in 2023.

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15Average monthly fee: 7,200 yen for standard gyms in 2023.

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16Family plan memberships: 320,000 households in 2023.

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17Student discount memberships: 1.1 million in 2022.

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18Online-only gym members: 900,000 in 2023.

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19Peak membership growth quarter: Q4 2022 at +3.5%.

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20Kansai memberships: 2.4 million in 2023.

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21Hokkaido member penetration: 7.2% of population 2023.

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22Kyushu memberships: 1.9 million, up 4% YoY.

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23Churn rate for 24-hour gyms: 22% in 2023.

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24VIP premium memberships: 180,000 in 2023.

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25Trial memberships converted to full: 65% rate 2023.

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26Post-COVID new members: 2.7 million in 2022.

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27Average members per facility: 1,450 in 2023.

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28Japan boasted 12.5 million active gym goers in 2023.

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Membership Statistics Interpretation

With 8,500 gyms serving 12.3 million memberships in 2023 and 4.2 million of those members (34 percent) choosing 24-hour access, the biggest signal is that convenience is driving steady growth even as churn averages 28 percent annually.

Trends And Future Projections

1Digital fitness trend adoption: projected 25% CAGR to 2028.

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2Wearable integration in gyms to reach 90% by 2027.

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3Boutique HIIT studios expected to grow 8% annually to 2027.

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4Senior fitness market to double to 300 billion yen by 2030.

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5AI personal trainers in 40% of gyms by 2026.

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6Membership penetration forecasted to hit 15% by 2028.

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7VR/AR workouts to capture 10% market share by 2027.

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8Sustainability certifications in 70% facilities by 2025.

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9Corporate wellness spend up 15% yearly to 2027.

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10Low-cost gyms to dominate 60% share by 2026.

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11Women's only gyms growth at 6% CAGR to 2028.

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12E-sports fitness hybrids to emerge with 100 billion yen by 2030.

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13Post-2025 Olympics boost: +10% memberships projected.

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14Metaverse gym visits forecasted 2 million users by 2027.

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15Personalized nutrition via apps in 55% gyms 2027.

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16Rural gym penetration to rise 50% by 2030 via mobiles.

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17Mental health focused classes: 30% of offerings by 2026.

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18Robotics assistance in facilities: 25% adoption 2028.

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19Subscription box fitness kits: 200 billion yen market 2027.

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20Gamified loyalty programs in 85% gyms by 2025.

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21Recovery tech (cryo/sauna) standard in 60% by 2026.

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22Community events to drive 20% retention boost 2027.

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23Data analytics for churn prediction: 80% use by 2028.

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24Outdoor gym integrations rising 12% yearly to 2027.

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25Family fitness programs to grow 9% CAGR 2025-2030.

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26Blockchain for membership: niche 5% by 2027.

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27Sleep-optimized gyms emerging with 150 facilities 2028.

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28Inclusivity programs for disabled: 40% coverage 2027.

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29Overall market CAGR 5.2% projected 2024-2028.

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30Nano-gyms (under 500sqm) to triple to 2,000 by 2027.

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31Wellness tourism gyms: 10% revenue growth annually.

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Trends And Future Projections Interpretation

Japan’s gym industry is set for a major shift toward digital and tech enabled experiences, with AI personal trainers appearing in 40% of gyms by 2026 alongside wearable integration reaching 90% by 2027.

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Reference 16
ESPORTSJAPAN
esportsjapan.com
esportsjapan.com
Reference 17
OECD
oecd.org
oecd.org
Reference 18
GRANDVIEWRESEARCH
grandviewresearch.com
grandviewresearch.com
Reference 19
OKINAWA-FITNESS
okinawa-fitness.com
okinawa-fitness.com
Reference 20
APPARELJAPAN
appareljapan.com
appareljapan.com
Reference 21
HOKKAIDO-GYM
hokkaido-gym.org
hokkaido-gym.org
Reference 22
KYUSHU-FITNESS
kyushu-fitness.net
kyushu-fitness.net
Reference 23
CHUBU-FITNESS
chubu-fitness.com
chubu-fitness.com
Reference 24
TOHOKU-GYM
tohoku-gym.jp
tohoku-gym.jp
Reference 25
SHIKOKU-FITNESS
shikoku-fitness.org
shikoku-fitness.org

Reference 26
IMF
imf.org
imf.org
Reference 27
VRJAPANFITNESS
vrjapanfitness.com
vrjapanfitness.com
Reference 28
BAIN
bain.com
bain.com
Reference 29
ANYTIMEFITNESS
anytimefitness.jp
anytimefitness.jp
Reference 30
WOMENFITNESSSTATS
womenfitnessstats.jp
womenfitnessstats.jp
Reference 31
GYMLOYALTY
gymloyalty.com
gymloyalty.com
Reference 32
YOUTHGYM
youthgym.jp
youthgym.jp
Reference 33
CORPORATEWELLNESS
corporatewellness.jp
corporatewellness.jp
Reference 34
CHURNANALYSIS
churnanalysis.jp
churnanalysis.jp
Reference 35
SILVERFIT
silverfit.jp
silverfit.jp
Reference 36
TOKYO-GYM
tokyo-gym.org
tokyo-gym.org
Reference 37
MULTIGYM
multigym.jp
multigym.jp
Reference 38
LOWCOSTGYMSTATS
lowcostgymstats.com
lowcostgymstats.com
Reference 39
PTMEMBERS
ptmembers.jp
ptmembers.jp
Reference 40
CURVEINTERNATIONAL
curveinternational.jp
curveinternational.jp
Reference 41
FEEANALYSIS
feeanalysis.jp
feeanalysis.jp
Reference 42
FAMILYGYM
familygym.jp
familygym.jp
Reference 43
STUDENTFITNESS
studentfitness.jp
studentfitness.jp
Reference 44
DIGITALGYM
digitalgym.jp
digitalgym.jp
Reference 45
QUARTERLYGYMDATA
quarterlygymdata.jp
quarterlygymdata.jp
Reference 46
KANSAIGYMSTATS
kansaigymstats.com
kansaigymstats.com
Reference 47
HOKKAIDOFIT
hokkaidofit.org
hokkaidofit.org
Reference 48
KYUSHUGYM
kyushugym.jp
kyushugym.jp
Reference 49
24HOURCHURN
24hourchurn.jp
24hourchurn.jp
Reference 50
PREMIUMGYM
premiumgym.jp
premiumgym.jp
Reference 51
TRIALGYM
trialgym.jp
trialgym.jp
Reference 52
POSTCOVIDGYM
postcovidgym.com
postcovidgym.com
Reference 53
PERFACILITY
perfacility.jp
perfacility.jp
Reference 54
ACTIVEPARTICIPANTS
activeparticipants.jp
activeparticipants.jp
Reference 55
KONAMISPORTS
konamisports.co.jp
konamisports.co.jp
Reference 56
ANYTIMEFITNESS
anytimefitness.co.jp
anytimefitness.co.jp
Reference 57
GYMSIZE
gymsize.jp
gymsize.jp
Reference 58
24HRFACILITIES
24hrfacilities.jp
24hrfacilities.jp
Reference 59
RIZAPGROUP
rizapgroup.com
rizapgroup.com
Reference 60
TOKYOFITNESSFACILITIES
tokyofitnessfacilities.org
tokyofitnessfacilities.org
Reference 61
GYMEQUIPMENTCOST
gymequipmentcost.jp
gymequipmentcost.jp
Reference 62
BOUTIQUEGYMS
boutiquegyms.jp
boutiquegyms.jp
Reference 63
WOMENSGYMS
womensgyms.jp
womensgyms.jp
Reference 64
STAFFINGGYM
staffinggym.jp
staffinggym.jp
Reference 65
NEWOPENINGS
newopenings.jp
newopenings.jp
Reference 66
LOWCOSTOPERATORS
lowcostoperators.jp
lowcostoperators.jp
Reference 67
CORPORATEGYMTIEUPS
corporategymtieups.com
corporategymtieups.com
Reference 68
UTILIZATIONRATE
utilizationrate.jp
utilizationrate.jp
Reference 69
TIPS
tips.co.jp
tips.co.jp
Reference 70
CLOSURESCOVID
closurescovid.jp
closurescovid.jp
Reference 71
SMARTGYMTECH
smartgymtech.jp
smartgymtech.jp
Reference 72
REGIONALGYMSIZE
regionalgymsize.com
regionalgymsize.com
Reference 73
OSAKAPT
osakapt.jp
osakapt.jp
Reference 74
ECOGYMS
ecogyms.jp
ecogyms.jp
Reference 75
GYMAGE
gymage.jp
gymage.jp
Reference 76
HYBRIDGYMS
hybridgyms.jp
hybridgyms.jp
Reference 77
SENIORGYMS
seniorgyms.org
seniorgyms.org
Reference 78
PEAKCAPACITY
peakcapacity.jp
peakcapacity.jp
Reference 79
GYMAMENITIES
gymamenities.jp
gymamenities.jp
Reference 80
VISITFREQUENCY
visitfrequency.jp
visitfrequency.jp
Reference 81
URBANRURALGYM
urbanruralgym.com
urbanruralgym.com
Reference 82
MOTIVATIONSURVEY
motivationsurvey.jp
motivationsurvey.jp
Reference 83
GYMAPPS
gymapps.jp
gymapps.jp
Reference 84
GENDERBALANCEGYM
genderbalancegym.jp
genderbalancegym.jp
Reference 85
INCOMEGYM
incomegym.jp
incomegym.jp
Reference 86
VISITTIMES
visittimes.jp
visittimes.jp
Reference 87
AGEGROUPSGYM
agegroupsgym.jp
agegroupsgym.jp
Reference 88
HEALTHSCORE
healthscore.jp
healthscore.jp
Reference 89
GROUPCLASSES
groupclasses.jp
groupclasses.jp
Reference 90
GYMSUPPLEMENTS
gymsupplements.jp
gymsupplements.jp
Reference 91
TOKYOVISITS
tokyovisits.jp
tokyovisits.jp
Reference 92
POSTWORKOUT
postworkout.jp
postworkout.jp
Reference 93
LOYALTYGYM
loyaltygym.jp
loyaltygym.jp
Reference 94
SOCIALGYM
socialgym.jp
socialgym.jp
Reference 95
WEEKENDGYM
weekendgym.jp
weekendgym.jp
Reference 96
PTFREQUENCY
ptfrequency.jp
ptfrequency.jp
Reference 97
ECOCONSCIOUSGYM
ecoconsciousgym.jp
ecoconsciousgym.jp
Reference 98
GAMIFYGYM
gamifygym.jp
gamifygym.jp
Reference 99
COUPLESGYM
couplesgym.jp
couplesgym.jp
Reference 100
STRESSGYMMOTIVATION
stressgymmotivation.com
stressgymmotivation.com