Japan’s gym industry served 12.3 million members in 2023, generating a market value of roughly 3,500 billion yen. The sector is now defined by highly engaged members and a rapid shift toward 24-hour access and digital fitness.
Key Takeaways
- 35-44 age group dominant at 32% of gym users in 2023.
- Leading gym chain Konami Sports had 1.2 million members in 2023.
- 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.
- Japan had 8,500 gym facilities in 2023, up 2.1% from 2022.
- Digital fitness trend adoption: projected 25% CAGR to 2028.
Japan’s gym industry continues to grow steadily, driven by rising memberships and demand for fitness.
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Consumer Demographics And Behavior30 stats
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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.
Interpretation
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%.
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Facility And Operator Data25 stats
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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.
Interpretation
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.
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Market Size And Revenue30 stats
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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.
Interpretation
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.
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Membership Statistics28 stats
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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.
Interpretation
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.
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Trends And Future Projections30 stats
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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.
Interpretation
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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