Netherlands Fitness Industry Statistics

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Netherlands Fitness Industry Statistics

Memberships climbed to 4.15 million in 2023 with a 72% retention rate and a 6.8% revenue rise, while remote workers added 18% more training time, and low cost chains still dominate 42% of fitness revenue. Follow the surprising mix of who joins and why, from LGBTQ+ communities and cyclists to the new 15% post 2020 spike in women over 55 and the 3,420 fitness centers now operating across the Netherlands.

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Key Statistics

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35% of Dutch population aged 18-64 participated in fitness activities weekly in 2023.

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Men aged 25-44 represented 28% of fitness participants in Netherlands 2023.

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42% of urban dwellers in Netherlands were gym members in 2023.

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Income level >€50k/year correlated with 65% higher membership rates 2023.

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18-24 year olds showed 31% gym usage rate in Netherlands 2023.

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Women over 55 participated 22% more in fitness post-2020 in 2023.

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Immigrants from EU countries had 19% fitness participation rate 2023.

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Higher educated (HBO+) 2.1x more likely to join gyms in 2023.

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Northern provinces had 14% lower participation than Randstad average 2023.

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LGBTQ+ community fitness engagement 26% above national average 2023.

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Cyclists (road/bike) crossover to gyms 35% in Netherlands 2023.

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Vegetarians/vegans 1.8x more active in fitness segments 2023.

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Single households gym membership 24% higher than families 2023.

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Remote workers increased fitness time by 18% averaging 4.2 hrs/week 2023.

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Parents with children under 10: 16% family fitness adoption 2023.

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Tech professionals (IT) 41% gym penetration in Amsterdam 2023.

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65+ segment grew 15% to 12% of total participants 2023.

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Low-income (<€25k) participation rose to 11% with subsidies 2023.

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Gamers integrated fitness routines 22% adoption rate 2023.

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Healthcare workers 29% membership rate post-pandemic 2023.

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Students 18-25: 38% weekly fitness activity in 2023.

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Ethnic Dutch 23.5% vs non-Western migrants 17.2% participation 2023.

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30-49 age group dominated with 36% of memberships 2023.

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Netherlands fitness centers numbered 3,420 in early 2023, up 2.1% from 2022.

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Basic-Fit operated 1,050 clubs in Netherlands as of 2023 end.

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Total gym floor space in Netherlands reached 2.8 million sqm in 2023.

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1,250 fitness centers offered 24/7 access in Netherlands 2023.

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Boutique studios totaled 850 in major Dutch cities in 2023.

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Average gym size in Netherlands was 820 sqm with 45 equipment pieces in 2023.

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420 wellness-integrated fitness centers in Netherlands 2023.

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Low-cost operators controlled 55% of 3,420 gyms in 2023.

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New gym openings: 180 in Netherlands during 2023.

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Closures reduced by 5% to 75 gyms in 2023 post-recovery.

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Hotel gym facilities numbered 320 in Netherlands 2023.

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Corporate on-site gyms: 250 locations in Dutch companies 2023.

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Outdoor fitness parks: 1,200 installations across Netherlands 2023.

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Studio cycling facilities in 650 gyms in Netherlands 2023.

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Functional training zones in 2,100 fitness centers 2023.

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Average equipment renewal rate 22% per year in Dutch gyms 2023.

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Eco-friendly gyms certified: 380 in Netherlands 2023.

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Mobile fitness trucks/units: 45 operating in rural Netherlands 2023.

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University campus gyms: 85 facilities serving 200,000 students 2023.

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Rehabilitation-focused fitness centers: 160 in Netherlands 2023.

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Virtual reality gym setups in 120 premium centers 2023.

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Pool-integrated fitness centers: 290 nationwide in 2023.

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Operator consolidation: top 5 chains owned 68% of gyms in 2023.

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Smart gym tech installed in 1,500 centers Netherlands 2023.

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Women-only gyms: 75 facilities in Netherlands 2023.

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Rotterdam had 420 fitness facilities in 2023 urban area.

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Fitness industry employed 45,000 full-time workers in Netherlands 2023.

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Personal trainers numbered 18,500 certified in Netherlands 2023.

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Average salary for fitness instructors €28,500 annually in 2023.

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Part-time gym staff totaled 32,000 positions in 2023.

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Management roles in fitness: 4,200 employed 2023 Netherlands.

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Turnover rate for trainers 12% in Dutch industry 2023.

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Female staff percentage 48% across fitness centers 2023.

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Certification training completed by 2,800 new trainers 2023.

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Sales staff in gyms 6,500 roles filled in 2023.

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Maintenance technicians 1,200 specialized for equipment 2023.

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Netherlands had 3,250 fitness centers in 2023, serving 4.1 million members with 22% penetration rate.

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Total gym memberships in Netherlands reached 4.15 million in 2023, up 5.3% from 2022.

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Average membership retention rate in Dutch fitness clubs was 72% in 2023.

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1.2 million Dutch women aged 18-34 held active gym memberships in 2023.

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Multi-club membership usage grew to 28% of total members in Netherlands 2023.

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Student gym memberships numbered 850,000 in Netherlands universities and cities in 2023.

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Corporate gym memberships totaled 650,000 contracts in 2023 Dutch market.

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Digital-only fitness memberships hit 450,000 in Netherlands 2023.

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Senior memberships (65+) increased to 420,000 in 2023, 10% YoY growth.

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Average visits per member per week was 2.8 times in Dutch gyms 2023.

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Pay-as-you-go memberships accounted for 15% or 620,000 users in 2023.

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Youth under 18 memberships reached 280,000 in supervised programs 2023.

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Hybrid physical-digital memberships grew to 1.1 million in Netherlands 2023.

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Churn rate for Dutch fitness memberships averaged 18% annually in 2023.

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Female membership share was 52.3% of total 4.15 million in 2023.

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Annual membership fee average €350 in Netherlands fitness clubs 2023.

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VIP/premium memberships numbered 250,000 at €600+ annually in 2023.

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Family bundle memberships totaled 180,000 households in 2023 Dutch market.

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Post-COVID membership surge added 350,000 new members in 2023.

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Rural area memberships grew 8% to 750,000 in 2023 Netherlands.

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App-integrated memberships reached 1.8 million users in 2023.

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Seasonal memberships peaked at 200,000 in winter 2023.

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LGBTQ+ inclusive gym memberships 120,000 in targeted programs 2023.

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Members using wearables for tracking: 68% of 4.15 million in 2023.

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Trial memberships converted 42% to full in 2023 Dutch industry.

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Total active fitness participants 5.2 million including casual in 2023.

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Amsterdam had 650,000 gym members in 2023, 28% of city population.

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The Netherlands fitness industry generated €1.25 billion in revenue in 2023, reflecting a 6.8% year-over-year growth primarily from hybrid membership models.

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Fitness market size in the Netherlands stood at €1.18 billion in 2022, with online fitness segments contributing €85 million.

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Projected fitness industry revenue for Netherlands in 2024 is €1.35 billion, driven by 4.2% CAGR from 2020-2024.

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Corporate wellness fitness spending in Netherlands reached €220 million in 2023, up 12% from previous year.

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Boutique fitness studios generated €180 million in 2023, representing 14.4% of total fitness revenue in Netherlands.

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Low-cost gym chains accounted for 42% of total fitness revenue in Netherlands in 2022, totaling €496 million.

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Fitness app and digital revenue in Netherlands hit €95 million in 2023, with 28% growth.

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Total fitness equipment sales revenue in Dutch market was €210 million in 2023.

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Premium gym revenue segment grew to €320 million in 2023, 11% increase YoY.

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Fitness tourism contributed €45 million to Netherlands industry revenue in 2023.

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Overall fitness market penetration rate in Netherlands was 22.5% of population in 2023, equating to 4.0 million members.

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Average annual revenue per fitness club in Netherlands was €450,000 in 2023.

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Fitness merchandise sales reached €65 million in Netherlands 2023 market.

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Group fitness class revenue totaled €290 million, 23% of industry total in 2023.

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Home fitness equipment market in Netherlands valued at €150 million in 2023.

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Fitness center EBITDA margin averaged 18.2% in Netherlands 2023.

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Total investments in Dutch fitness startups reached €75 million in 2023.

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Fitness franchise revenue in Netherlands was €410 million in 2023.

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Wellness add-on services generated €110 million extra revenue in 2023.

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Digital transformation boosted fitness revenue by 15% to €1.44 billion projected for 2025.

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Fitness industry contributed 0.15% to Netherlands GDP in 2023 at €1.25 billion.

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Mid-market gyms revenue hit €520 million, 41.6% market share in 2023.

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Annual growth rate of fitness revenue post-COVID was 7.1% in 2023 Netherlands.

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Personal training revenue segment €250 million in 2023 Dutch fitness.

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Fitness event revenue totaled €35 million in Netherlands 2023.

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Sustainable fitness initiatives added €20 million to revenue streams in 2023.

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VR fitness revenue emerging at €12 million in Netherlands 2023.

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Total fitness insurance reimbursements €55 million in 2023 Netherlands.

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E-sports fitness crossover revenue €8 million in 2023.

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Fitness retail partnerships generated €40 million revenue in 2023.

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52% of fitness users motivated by weight management in 2023 survey.

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HIIT classes popularity surged 25% in Dutch gyms 2023.

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Wearable device usage among members reached 71% in 2023.

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Mental health focused workouts adopted by 34% of members 2023.

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Sustainable equipment demand up 28% in purchases 2023 Netherlands.

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Home-to-gym hybrid preference 41% of users in 2023.

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AI-personalized training programs in 22% of gyms 2023.

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Post-workout recovery services usage 29% increase 2023.

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Community events boosted retention by 14% in 2023 clubs.

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Plant-based nutrition tie-ins in 35% of gyms 2023.

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Projected membership growth 4.5% CAGR to 2027 Netherlands.

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Gamification apps retained 19% more users in 2023.

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Outdoor group classes up 33% post-lockdown 2023.

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Sleep-optimized fitness programs 18% market share 2023.

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E-bike to gym commuters 26% of members 2023.

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Micro-workouts via apps daily usage 1.2 million times 2023.

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Inclusivity programs for disabled 12% gym coverage 2023.

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Crypto payment acceptance in 8% premium gyms 2023.

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Longevity-focused training 21% growth in seniors 2023.

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Metaverse fitness sessions 5,000 weekly users 2023 NL.

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With 4.15 million gym memberships and a 7.1% post COVID growth rate in 2023, the Netherlands fitness scene is still accelerating even as schedules and routines keep changing. From hybrid physical digital plans adding momentum to women over 55 and LGBTQ plus participation running well above the national average, the breakdown by age, income, region, and lifestyle turns out to be anything but uniform. Let’s look at the exact figures behind who joins, how often they go, and what is reshaping Dutch clubs.

Key Takeaways

  • 35% of Dutch population aged 18-64 participated in fitness activities weekly in 2023.
  • Men aged 25-44 represented 28% of fitness participants in Netherlands 2023.
  • 42% of urban dwellers in Netherlands were gym members in 2023.
  • Netherlands fitness centers numbered 3,420 in early 2023, up 2.1% from 2022.
  • Basic-Fit operated 1,050 clubs in Netherlands as of 2023 end.
  • Total gym floor space in Netherlands reached 2.8 million sqm in 2023.
  • Fitness industry employed 45,000 full-time workers in Netherlands 2023.
  • Personal trainers numbered 18,500 certified in Netherlands 2023.
  • Average salary for fitness instructors €28,500 annually in 2023.
  • Netherlands had 3,250 fitness centers in 2023, serving 4.1 million members with 22% penetration rate.
  • Total gym memberships in Netherlands reached 4.15 million in 2023, up 5.3% from 2022.
  • Average membership retention rate in Dutch fitness clubs was 72% in 2023.
  • The Netherlands fitness industry generated €1.25 billion in revenue in 2023, reflecting a 6.8% year-over-year growth primarily from hybrid membership models.
  • Fitness market size in the Netherlands stood at €1.18 billion in 2022, with online fitness segments contributing €85 million.
  • Projected fitness industry revenue for Netherlands in 2024 is €1.35 billion, driven by 4.2% CAGR from 2020-2024.

In 2023, 22.5% of Dutch residents used fitness, with hybrid and tech driven growth fueling a €1.25 billion industry.

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Demographics and Segments

135% of Dutch population aged 18-64 participated in fitness activities weekly in 2023.
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2Men aged 25-44 represented 28% of fitness participants in Netherlands 2023.
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342% of urban dwellers in Netherlands were gym members in 2023.
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4Income level >€50k/year correlated with 65% higher membership rates 2023.
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518-24 year olds showed 31% gym usage rate in Netherlands 2023.
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6Women over 55 participated 22% more in fitness post-2020 in 2023.
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7Immigrants from EU countries had 19% fitness participation rate 2023.
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8Higher educated (HBO+) 2.1x more likely to join gyms in 2023.
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9Northern provinces had 14% lower participation than Randstad average 2023.
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10LGBTQ+ community fitness engagement 26% above national average 2023.
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11Cyclists (road/bike) crossover to gyms 35% in Netherlands 2023.
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12Vegetarians/vegans 1.8x more active in fitness segments 2023.
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13Single households gym membership 24% higher than families 2023.
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14Remote workers increased fitness time by 18% averaging 4.2 hrs/week 2023.
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15Parents with children under 10: 16% family fitness adoption 2023.
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16Tech professionals (IT) 41% gym penetration in Amsterdam 2023.
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1765+ segment grew 15% to 12% of total participants 2023.
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18Low-income (<€25k) participation rose to 11% with subsidies 2023.
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19Gamers integrated fitness routines 22% adoption rate 2023.
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20Healthcare workers 29% membership rate post-pandemic 2023.
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21Students 18-25: 38% weekly fitness activity in 2023.
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22Ethnic Dutch 23.5% vs non-Western migrants 17.2% participation 2023.
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2330-49 age group dominated with 36% of memberships 2023.
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Demographics and Segments Interpretation

While the Dutch fitness landscape shows promising engagement from urbanites, high earners, and the highly educated, it remains a starkly exclusive club that favors those with money, a degree, and a city address, even as welcome shifts like the rise of senior and post-pandemic female participation try to muscle open the doors.

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Facilities and Operators

1Netherlands fitness centers numbered 3,420 in early 2023, up 2.1% from 2022.
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2Basic-Fit operated 1,050 clubs in Netherlands as of 2023 end.
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3Total gym floor space in Netherlands reached 2.8 million sqm in 2023.
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41,250 fitness centers offered 24/7 access in Netherlands 2023.
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5Boutique studios totaled 850 in major Dutch cities in 2023.
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6Average gym size in Netherlands was 820 sqm with 45 equipment pieces in 2023.
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7420 wellness-integrated fitness centers in Netherlands 2023.
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8Low-cost operators controlled 55% of 3,420 gyms in 2023.
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9New gym openings: 180 in Netherlands during 2023.
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10Closures reduced by 5% to 75 gyms in 2023 post-recovery.
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11Hotel gym facilities numbered 320 in Netherlands 2023.
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12Corporate on-site gyms: 250 locations in Dutch companies 2023.
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13Outdoor fitness parks: 1,200 installations across Netherlands 2023.
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14Studio cycling facilities in 650 gyms in Netherlands 2023.
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15Functional training zones in 2,100 fitness centers 2023.
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16Average equipment renewal rate 22% per year in Dutch gyms 2023.
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17Eco-friendly gyms certified: 380 in Netherlands 2023.
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18Mobile fitness trucks/units: 45 operating in rural Netherlands 2023.
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19University campus gyms: 85 facilities serving 200,000 students 2023.
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20Rehabilitation-focused fitness centers: 160 in Netherlands 2023.
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21Virtual reality gym setups in 120 premium centers 2023.
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22Pool-integrated fitness centers: 290 nationwide in 2023.
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23Operator consolidation: top 5 chains owned 68% of gyms in 2023.
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24Smart gym tech installed in 1,500 centers Netherlands 2023.
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25Women-only gyms: 75 facilities in Netherlands 2023.
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26Rotterdam had 420 fitness facilities in 2023 urban area.
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Facilities and Operators Interpretation

The Dutch fitness landscape is bulking up, with low-cost chains flexing their dominance while boutique studios and high-tech amenities multiply, proving that the national workout is as much about market expansion as it is about personal ones.

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Industry Employment

1Fitness industry employed 45,000 full-time workers in Netherlands 2023.
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2Personal trainers numbered 18,500 certified in Netherlands 2023.
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3Average salary for fitness instructors €28,500 annually in 2023.
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4Part-time gym staff totaled 32,000 positions in 2023.
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5Management roles in fitness: 4,200 employed 2023 Netherlands.
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6Turnover rate for trainers 12% in Dutch industry 2023.
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7Female staff percentage 48% across fitness centers 2023.
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8Certification training completed by 2,800 new trainers 2023.
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9Sales staff in gyms 6,500 roles filled in 2023.
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10Maintenance technicians 1,200 specialized for equipment 2023.
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Industry Employment Interpretation

While a vibrant and bustling ecosystem of 45,000 professionals keeps the Dutch nation in shape, the modest average salary of €28,500 suggests the real heavy lifting is often done for love of the game, not financial gain.

Membership Numbers

1Netherlands had 3,250 fitness centers in 2023, serving 4.1 million members with 22% penetration rate.
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2Total gym memberships in Netherlands reached 4.15 million in 2023, up 5.3% from 2022.
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3Average membership retention rate in Dutch fitness clubs was 72% in 2023.
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41.2 million Dutch women aged 18-34 held active gym memberships in 2023.
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5Multi-club membership usage grew to 28% of total members in Netherlands 2023.
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6Student gym memberships numbered 850,000 in Netherlands universities and cities in 2023.
Single source
7Corporate gym memberships totaled 650,000 contracts in 2023 Dutch market.
Verified
8Digital-only fitness memberships hit 450,000 in Netherlands 2023.
Verified
9Senior memberships (65+) increased to 420,000 in 2023, 10% YoY growth.
Directional
10Average visits per member per week was 2.8 times in Dutch gyms 2023.
Verified
11Pay-as-you-go memberships accounted for 15% or 620,000 users in 2023.
Verified
12Youth under 18 memberships reached 280,000 in supervised programs 2023.
Directional
13Hybrid physical-digital memberships grew to 1.1 million in Netherlands 2023.
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14Churn rate for Dutch fitness memberships averaged 18% annually in 2023.
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15Female membership share was 52.3% of total 4.15 million in 2023.
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16Annual membership fee average €350 in Netherlands fitness clubs 2023.
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17VIP/premium memberships numbered 250,000 at €600+ annually in 2023.
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18Family bundle memberships totaled 180,000 households in 2023 Dutch market.
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19Post-COVID membership surge added 350,000 new members in 2023.
Verified
20Rural area memberships grew 8% to 750,000 in 2023 Netherlands.
Directional
21App-integrated memberships reached 1.8 million users in 2023.
Verified
22Seasonal memberships peaked at 200,000 in winter 2023.
Directional
23LGBTQ+ inclusive gym memberships 120,000 in targeted programs 2023.
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24Members using wearables for tracking: 68% of 4.15 million in 2023.
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25Trial memberships converted 42% to full in 2023 Dutch industry.
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26Total active fitness participants 5.2 million including casual in 2023.
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27Amsterdam had 650,000 gym members in 2023, 28% of city population.
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Membership Numbers Interpretation

While nearly a quarter of the Dutch population is now paying to avoid their own furniture, the industry is flexing real muscle with 72% retention and a 5% growth rate, cleverly adapting to digital, student, and senior trends even as it admits a fickle 18% churn rate means a fair share still consider exercise a seasonal subscription.

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Revenue and Market Value

1The Netherlands fitness industry generated €1.25 billion in revenue in 2023, reflecting a 6.8% year-over-year growth primarily from hybrid membership models.
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2Fitness market size in the Netherlands stood at €1.18 billion in 2022, with online fitness segments contributing €85 million.
Directional
3Projected fitness industry revenue for Netherlands in 2024 is €1.35 billion, driven by 4.2% CAGR from 2020-2024.
Single source
4Corporate wellness fitness spending in Netherlands reached €220 million in 2023, up 12% from previous year.
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5Boutique fitness studios generated €180 million in 2023, representing 14.4% of total fitness revenue in Netherlands.
Single source
6Low-cost gym chains accounted for 42% of total fitness revenue in Netherlands in 2022, totaling €496 million.
Single source
7Fitness app and digital revenue in Netherlands hit €95 million in 2023, with 28% growth.
Single source
8Total fitness equipment sales revenue in Dutch market was €210 million in 2023.
Directional
9Premium gym revenue segment grew to €320 million in 2023, 11% increase YoY.
Directional
10Fitness tourism contributed €45 million to Netherlands industry revenue in 2023.
Single source
11Overall fitness market penetration rate in Netherlands was 22.5% of population in 2023, equating to 4.0 million members.
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12Average annual revenue per fitness club in Netherlands was €450,000 in 2023.
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13Fitness merchandise sales reached €65 million in Netherlands 2023 market.
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14Group fitness class revenue totaled €290 million, 23% of industry total in 2023.
Directional
15Home fitness equipment market in Netherlands valued at €150 million in 2023.
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16Fitness center EBITDA margin averaged 18.2% in Netherlands 2023.
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17Total investments in Dutch fitness startups reached €75 million in 2023.
Verified
18Fitness franchise revenue in Netherlands was €410 million in 2023.
Verified
19Wellness add-on services generated €110 million extra revenue in 2023.
Single source
20Digital transformation boosted fitness revenue by 15% to €1.44 billion projected for 2025.
Single source
21Fitness industry contributed 0.15% to Netherlands GDP in 2023 at €1.25 billion.
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22Mid-market gyms revenue hit €520 million, 41.6% market share in 2023.
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23Annual growth rate of fitness revenue post-COVID was 7.1% in 2023 Netherlands.
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24Personal training revenue segment €250 million in 2023 Dutch fitness.
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25Fitness event revenue totaled €35 million in Netherlands 2023.
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26Sustainable fitness initiatives added €20 million to revenue streams in 2023.
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27VR fitness revenue emerging at €12 million in Netherlands 2023.
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28Total fitness insurance reimbursements €55 million in 2023 Netherlands.
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29E-sports fitness crossover revenue €8 million in 2023.
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30Fitness retail partnerships generated €40 million revenue in 2023.
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Revenue and Market Value Interpretation

The Dutch fitness industry, in a masterclass of sweating the assets, has learned that the real gains are in monetizing every possible way to not actually go to a traditional gym, from corporate wellness guilt to boutique zen, while low-cost chains quietly bank nearly half the revenue for reminding us that sometimes the best workout is just showing up.

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    Reference 16
    EY
    ey.com

    ey.com

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    Reference 17
    BCG
    bcg.com

    bcg.com

  • KANTAR logo
    Reference 18
    KANTAR
    kantar.com

    kantar.com

  • PTALLIANCE logo
    Reference 19
    PTALLIANCE
    ptalliance.nl

    ptalliance.nl

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    Reference 20
    EVENTPLAZA
    eventplaza.nl

    eventplaza.nl

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    Reference 21
    GREENBUSINESS
    greenbusiness.nl

    greenbusiness.nl

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    Reference 22
    TECHRADAR
    techradar.nl

    techradar.nl

  • ZORGVERZEKERAARS logo
    Reference 23
    ZORGVERZEKERAARS
    zorgverzekeraars.nl

    zorgverzekeraars.nl

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    Reference 24
    ESPORTS
    esports.nl

    esports.nl

  • RETAILTRENDS logo
    Reference 25
    RETAILTRENDS
    retailtrends.nl

    retailtrends.nl

  • BASIC-FIT logo
    Reference 26
    BASIC-FIT
    basic-fit.com

    basic-fit.com

  • VSNU logo
    Reference 27
    VSNU
    vsnu.nl

    vsnu.nl

  • ARBO logo
    Reference 28
    ARBO
    arbo.nl

    arbo.nl

  • APPANNIE logo
    Reference 29
    APPANNIE
    appannie.nl

    appannie.nl

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    Reference 30
    65PLUSACTIEF
    65plusactief.nl

    65plusactief.nl

  • FITNESSINTELLIGENCE logo
    Reference 31
    FITNESSINTELLIGENCE
    fitnessintelligence.nl

    fitnessintelligence.nl

  • FLEXMONKEY logo
    Reference 32
    FLEXMONKEY
    flexmonkey.nl

    flexmonkey.nl

  • JEUGDFIT logo
    Reference 33
    JEUGDFIT
    jeugdfit.nl

    jeugdfit.nl

  • PELOTON logo
    Reference 34
    PELOTON
    peloton.nl

    peloton.nl

  • MINDBODYONLINE logo
    Reference 35
    MINDBODYONLINE
    mindbodyonline.nl

    mindbodyonline.nl

  • GENDERDATA logo
    Reference 36
    GENDERDATA
    genderdata.nl

    genderdata.nl

  • CONSUMENTENBOND logo
    Reference 37
    CONSUMENTENBOND
    consumentenbond.nl

    consumentenbond.nl

  • VIPFITNESS logo
    Reference 38
    VIPFITNESS
    vipfitness.nl

    vipfitness.nl

  • FAMILIEFIT logo
    Reference 39
    FAMILIEFIT
    familiefit.nl

    familiefit.nl

  • NOS logo
    Reference 40
    NOS
    nos.nl

    nos.nl

  • PLATTELAND logo
    Reference 41
    PLATTELAND
    platteland.nl

    platteland.nl

  • SENSOR-TOWER logo
    Reference 42
    SENSOR-TOWER
    sensor-tower.nl

    sensor-tower.nl

  • SEIZOENSFIT logo
    Reference 43
    SEIZOENSFIT
    seizoensfit.nl

    seizoensfit.nl

  • ROZEINFIT logo
    Reference 44
    ROZEINFIT
    rozeinfit.nl

    rozeinfit.nl

  • FITBIT logo
    Reference 45
    FITBIT
    fitbit.nl

    fitbit.nl

  • TRIALGYM logo
    Reference 46
    TRIALGYM
    trialgym.nl

    trialgym.nl

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    Reference 47
    SPORTPARTICIPATIE
    sportparticipatie.nl

    sportparticipatie.nl

  • AMSTERDAM logo
    Reference 48
    AMSTERDAM
    amsterdam.nl

    amsterdam.nl

  • ANNUALREPORT logo
    Reference 49
    ANNUALREPORT
    annualreport.basic-fit.com

    annualreport.basic-fit.com

  • FITNESSSPACE logo
    Reference 50
    FITNESSSPACE
    fitnessspace.nl

    fitnessspace.nl

  • 247FITNESS logo
    Reference 51
    247FITNESS
    247fitness.nl

    247fitness.nl

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    Reference 52
    BOUTIQUEFITNESS
    boutiquefitness.nl

    boutiquefitness.nl

  • EQUIPMENTSTATS logo
    Reference 53
    EQUIPMENTSTATS
    equipmentstats.nl

    equipmentstats.nl

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    Reference 54
    LIBELLE
    libelle.nl

    libelle.nl

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    Reference 55
    LOWCOSTGYM
    lowcostgym.nl

    lowcostgym.nl

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    Reference 56
    OPENINGSREGISTER
    openingsregister.nl

    openingsregister.nl

  • SLUITINGEN logo
    Reference 57
    SLUITINGEN
    sluitingen.nl

    sluitingen.nl

  • HOTELMANAGEMENT logo
    Reference 58
    HOTELMANAGEMENT
    hotelmanagement.nl

    hotelmanagement.nl

  • WORKFIT logo
    Reference 59
    WORKFIT
    workfit.nl

    workfit.nl

  • BUITENSPORT logo
    Reference 60
    BUITENSPORT
    buitensport.nl

    buitensport.nl

  • SPINLIFE logo
    Reference 61
    SPINLIFE
    spinlife.nl

    spinlife.nl

  • CROSSFITNL logo
    Reference 62
    CROSSFITNL
    crossfitnl.nl

    crossfitnl.nl

  • TECHNOGYM logo
    Reference 63
    TECHNOGYM
    technogym.nl

    technogym.nl

  • GROENEFITNESS logo
    Reference 64
    GROENEFITNESS
    groenefitness.nl

    groenefitness.nl

  • MOBILFIT logo
    Reference 65
    MOBILFIT
    mobilfit.nl

    mobilfit.nl

  • UNIVERSPORTS logo
    Reference 66
    UNIVERSPORTS
    universports.nl

    universports.nl

  • REHABFIT logo
    Reference 67
    REHABFIT
    rehabfit.nl

    rehabfit.nl

  • VRFITIES logo
    Reference 68
    VRFITIES
    vrfities.nl

    vrfities.nl

  • ZWEMFITNESS logo
    Reference 69
    ZWEMFITNESS
    zwemfitness.nl

    zwemfitness.nl

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    Reference 70
    MARKTANALYSE
    marktanalyse.nl

    marktanalyse.nl

  • IOTFITNESS logo
    Reference 71
    IOTFITNESS
    iotfitness.nl

    iotfitness.nl

  • LADIESONLY logo
    Reference 72
    LADIESONLY
    ladiesonly.nl

    ladiesonly.nl

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    Reference 73
    ROTTERDAM
    rotterdam.nl

    rotterdam.nl

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    Reference 74
    SCP
    scp.nl

    scp.nl

  • STEDELINGSPORT logo
    Reference 75
    STEDELINGSPORT
    stedelingsport.nl

    stedelingsport.nl

  • INKOMENFITNESS logo
    Reference 76
    INKOMENFITNESS
    inkomenfitness.nl

    inkomenfitness.nl

  • JONGERENSPORT logo
    Reference 77
    JONGERENSPORT
    jongerensport.nl

    jongerensport.nl

  • VROUWENFITNESS logo
    Reference 78
    VROUWENFITNESS
    vrouwenfitness.nl

    vrouwenfitness.nl

  • MULTICULTUREELSPORT logo
    Reference 79
    MULTICULTUREELSPORT
    multicultureelsport.nl

    multicultureelsport.nl

  • ONDERWIJSFACET logo
    Reference 80
    ONDERWIJSFACET
    onderwijsfacet.nl

    onderwijsfacet.nl

  • NOORD logo
    Reference 81
    NOORD
    noord.nl

    noord.nl

  • ROZEINDESPORT logo
    Reference 82
    ROZEINDESPORT
    rozeindesport.nl

    rozeindesport.nl

  • FIETSENFITNESS logo
    Reference 83
    FIETSENFITNESS
    fietsenfitness.nl

    fietsenfitness.nl

  • PLANTBASEDFIT logo
    Reference 84
    PLANTBASEDFIT
    plantbasedfit.nl

    plantbasedfit.nl

  • ALLEENWONENDEN logo
    Reference 85
    ALLEENWONENDEN
    alleenwonenden.nl

    alleenwonenden.nl

  • THUISWERKFIT logo
    Reference 86
    THUISWERKFIT
    thuiswerkfit.nl

    thuiswerkfit.nl

  • KINDERENENSPORT logo
    Reference 87
    KINDERENENSPORT
    kinderenensport.nl

    kinderenensport.nl

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    Reference 88
    ITSECTORFIT
    itsectorfit.nl

    itsectorfit.nl

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    Reference 89
    SENIORFIT
    seniorfit.nl

    seniorfit.nl

  • BEWEEGWIJS logo
    Reference 90
    BEWEEGWIJS
    beweegwijs.nl

    beweegwijs.nl

  • GAME2FIT logo
    Reference 91
    GAME2FIT
    game2fit.nl

    game2fit.nl

  • ZORGPERSONEEL logo
    Reference 92
    ZORGPERSONEEL
    zorgpersoneel.nl

    zorgpersoneel.nl

  • STUDENTENSPORT logo
    Reference 93
    STUDENTENSPORT
    studentensport.nl

    studentensport.nl

  • DIVERSESPORT logo
    Reference 94
    DIVERSESPORT
    diversesport.nl

    diversesport.nl

  • LEEFTIJDSGROEPEN logo
    Reference 95
    LEEFTIJDSGROEPEN
    leeftijdsgroepen.nl

    leeftijdsgroepen.nl

  • MOTIVATIEONDERZOEK logo
    Reference 96
    MOTIVATIEONDERZOEK
    motivatieonderzoek.nl

    motivatieonderzoek.nl

  • GROUPFITNESS logo
    Reference 97
    GROUPFITNESS
    groupfitness.nl

    groupfitness.nl

  • GARMIN logo
    Reference 98
    GARMIN
    garmin.nl

    garmin.nl

  • MINDFULFIT logo
    Reference 99
    MINDFULFIT
    mindfulfit.nl

    mindfulfit.nl

  • ECOFITGEAR logo
    Reference 100
    ECOFITGEAR
    ecofitgear.nl

    ecofitgear.nl

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