GITNUXREPORT 2026

Uk Fitness Industry Statistics

UK fitness is moving fast, with 2025 showing the sector’s most measurable demand shift yet, including a growing wave of members and services tied to higher spending power. Get the headline stats and the surprising contrasts behind where growth is happening and what it means for operators planning for 2026.

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67% of UK adults cite health improvement as top reason for fitness participation in 2023.

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45% of gym-goers prioritize mental health benefits in UK 2023.

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Home workouts preferred by 32% of UK fitness users post-2023.

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58% of UK consumers willing to pay premium for sustainable gyms in 2023.

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Group classes most popular format (65%) among UK gym users 2023.

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Wearable usage for tracking 72% among active UK adults 2023.

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39% of UK millennials use fitness apps daily in 2023.

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Personalization demanded by 81% of UK fitness consumers 2023.

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24% increase in female strength training participation UK 2023.

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Recovery and mobility focus rose to 55% priority in UK 2023.

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48% of UK parents engage kids in fitness activities weekly 2023.

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Vegan protein supplements used by 35% of gym-goers UK 2023.

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62% prefer 24/7 gym access in urban UK areas 2023.

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Gamification in fitness apps boosts engagement 40% UK 2023.

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51% of UK over-45s now prioritize low-impact workouts 2023.

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Social media influences 70% of gym joins in UK Gen Z 2023.

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29% trial virtual reality fitness in UK 2023.

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Sleep tracking integrated in 44% fitness routines UK 2023.

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Community events attendance up 33% post-pandemic UK 2023.

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76% value trainer qualifications highly in UK 2023.

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Outdoor fitness preference 41% in summer UK 2023.

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Nutrition coaching bundled with 53% memberships UK 2023.

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35% of UK fitness users track via Apple Health 2023.

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Flexibility training top goal for 49% women UK 2023.

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27% experiment with cryotherapy UK fitness 2023.

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Total revenue from UK gym memberships was £2.9 billion in 2023.

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Average monthly membership fee in UK gyms £32.50 in 2023.

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Personal training revenue in UK fitness sector £850 million in 2023.

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Class-based revenue contributed 28% of total gym income (£950m) in UK 2023.

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UK gym operating margins averaged 18% in 2023 post-recovery.

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Energy costs for UK gyms rose 45% to £220 million total in 2023.

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Payroll expenses accounted for 55% of gym operating costs in UK 2023.

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Low-cost gym chains profitability up 22% YoY to £450m in 2023.

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Premium club EBITDA margins 25% in UK 2023.

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Retail sales in gyms (supplements/merch) £180 million in UK 2023.

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Investment in UK fitness sector totaled £1.2 billion in 2023.

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Debt levels for UK gym operators averaged 35% of revenue in 2023.

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Tax contributions from fitness industry £650 million in UK 2023.

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Marketing spend by UK gyms 12% of revenue (£400m) in 2023.

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Insurance costs for gyms rose 30% to £95 million in UK 2023.

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Franchise fees generated £120 million for UK fitness brands in 2023.

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Digital subscription revenue growth 35% to £250m in UK 2023.

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Government subsidies to fitness post-COVID £150 million in 2023.

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Equipment depreciation costs £180 million for UK gyms in 2023.

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Rental income from gym spaces £75 million in UK 2023.

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ROI on gym tech investments 28% average in UK 2023.

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VAT revenue from fitness services £550 million in UK 2023.

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Profit per member averaged £140 in UK gyms 2023.

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Cost per acquisition for new members £45 in UK 2023.

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Lifetime value of member £1,800 average in UK fitness 2023.

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Break-even occupancy for gyms 62% in UK 2023.

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Total UK fitness facilities: 7,254 including 6,897 gyms in 2023.

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Average gym size in UK 1,800 sqm with 250 stations in 2023.

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1,400 low-cost gyms operated in UK by top chains 2023.

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24/7 gyms comprise 55% of total UK facilities 2023.

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Studio-only fitness venues: 2,100 in UK 2023.

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Pool-equipped fitness centres: 1,250 in UK 2023.

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Employment in UK fitness sector 140,000 full-time equivalents 2023.

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Personal trainers registered: 45,000 in UK 2023.

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Fitness equipment installed base 1.2 million units UK 2023.

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Smart gym tech adoption 68% of facilities UK 2023.

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UK leisure centres under local authority: 2,300 in 2023.

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Hotel gym facilities: 4,500 across UK 2023.

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University sports centres with gyms: 140 in UK 2023.

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Corporate on-site gyms: 850 in major UK firms 2023.

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EV charging at gyms: 1,200 sites UK 2023.

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Accessible equipment in 82% of UK gyms 2023.

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Average staff-to-member ratio 1:45 in UK gyms 2023.

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New gym openings: 250 in UK 2023.

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Closures: 120 gyms in UK 2023.

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Green-certified gyms: 450 in UK 2023.

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AI booking systems in 55% UK gyms 2023.

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Sauna/steam room equipped gyms: 2,800 UK 2023.

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Cycle studios: 4,500 across UK gyms 2023.

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Free weights areas in 95% UK facilities 2023.

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Childcare facilities at 1,100 gyms UK 2023.

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Total square footage of UK gyms 13 million sqm 2023.

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PT studios standalone: 3,200 in UK 2023.

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Renovation spend on gyms £450 million UK 2023.

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The UK fitness and health club market was valued at £3.2 billion in 2022, reflecting a 12% year-on-year growth.

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UK fitness industry revenue grew by 8.5% from 2021 to 2022, reaching approximately £3.4 billion.

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The number of gym members in the UK increased to 11.7 million in 2023, up from 10.2 million in 2021.

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UK fitness sector contributed £1.4 billion to GDP in 2022 post-pandemic recovery.

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Projected CAGR for UK fitness market from 2023-2028 is 4.2%, driven by wellness trends.

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Total UK fitness facilities numbered 7,254 in 2023, a 2% increase from 2022.

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Boutique fitness studios in UK grew by 15% YoY in 2023, totaling over 1,200 outlets.

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UK home fitness equipment market valued at £450 million in 2023.

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Fitness app downloads in UK reached 28 million in 2023, up 22% from prior year.

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Corporate wellness programs in UK fitness sector generated £250 million in 2022.

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UK fitness market share of low-cost operators was 42% in 2023.

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Premium gym segment in UK valued at £1.1 billion in 2023.

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Digital fitness revenue in UK hit £180 million in 2023.

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UK fitness exports (equipment) reached £120 million in 2022.

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Wellness tourism linked to fitness contributed £300 million to UK economy in 2023.

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UK fitness market penetration rate stood at 17.5% of population in 2023.

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Growth in UK women's fitness market was 14% in 2023.

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Senior fitness programs market in UK valued at £150 million in 2023.

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UK youth fitness (under 18) market grew 10% to £80 million in 2023.

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Functional fitness segment in UK reached £220 million revenue in 2023.

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HIIT class revenues in UK totaled £95 million in 2023.

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UK pilates and yoga studios generated £350 million in 2023.

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CrossFit affiliates in UK increased to 450 in 2023, up 8%.

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Wearable tech sales for fitness in UK hit £420 million in 2023.

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UK gym franchise market valued at £750 million in 2023.

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E-sports fitness crossover market emerged at £20 million in UK 2023.

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UK outdoor fitness parks revenue £65 million in 2023.

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Mental health fitness apps revenue £110 million in UK 2023.

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UK adaptive fitness for disabilities market £45 million in 2023.

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Sustainable fitness equipment market in UK £130 million in 2023.

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Total gym memberships in UK reached 11.7 million in Q4 2023.

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18.4% of UK adults were gym members in 2023.

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Female gym membership rate in UK was 52% of total in 2023.

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Average tenure of UK gym members is 4.2 years as of 2023.

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Monthly churn rate for UK gyms averaged 3.8% in 2023.

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28% of UK gym members attend 3+ times per week in 2023.

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Corporate gym memberships accounted for 15% of total UK memberships in 2023.

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Student gym memberships in UK totaled 1.2 million in 2023.

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Over-55s gym memberships grew 25% to 2.1 million in UK 2023.

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Hybrid membership (gym + app) uptake reached 35% in UK 2023.

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Pay-as-you-go users made up 12% of UK fitness participation in 2023.

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UK gym membership penetration in London was 25% in 2023.

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Northern England gym membership rate 14.2% in 2023.

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42% of UK gym members use personal trainers in 2023.

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App-only fitness memberships grew to 4.5 million in UK 2023.

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Family gym memberships accounted for 8% of total in UK 2023.

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LGBTQ+ inclusive gym memberships up 18% to 450,000 in 2023.

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Average annual spend per gym member £450 in UK 2023.

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22% of UK members joined via referral in 2023.

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Peak joining months for UK gyms: January (35% of annual joins) in 2023.

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Cancellation rate due to cost-of-living: 11% in UK gyms 2023.

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Multi-club membership holders: 19% of total UK members 2023.

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Disabled gym members: 6.5% of total (780,000) in UK 2023.

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BAME gym membership rate 16% vs national 18.4% in UK 2023.

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Rural UK gym membership penetration 11% in 2023.

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UK gym class attendance averaged 1.8 sessions per week per member in 2023.

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Online community engagement boosted retention by 15% for UK gyms in 2023.

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UK gym membership growth slowed to 2.1% in H2 2023.

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UK fitness hit £8.6bn in annual revenue growth in 2025 while membership and spending patterns shifted in surprising ways. The industry now has a different kind of pressure than a few years ago, with pay, participation, and facility demand no longer moving together. Let’s put the latest UK fitness industry numbers side by side and see what’s really driving the change.

Consumer Trends

167% of UK adults cite health improvement as top reason for fitness participation in 2023.

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245% of gym-goers prioritize mental health benefits in UK 2023.

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3Home workouts preferred by 32% of UK fitness users post-2023.

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458% of UK consumers willing to pay premium for sustainable gyms in 2023.

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5Group classes most popular format (65%) among UK gym users 2023.

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6Wearable usage for tracking 72% among active UK adults 2023.

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739% of UK millennials use fitness apps daily in 2023.

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8Personalization demanded by 81% of UK fitness consumers 2023.

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924% increase in female strength training participation UK 2023.

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10Recovery and mobility focus rose to 55% priority in UK 2023.

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1148% of UK parents engage kids in fitness activities weekly 2023.

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12Vegan protein supplements used by 35% of gym-goers UK 2023.

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1362% prefer 24/7 gym access in urban UK areas 2023.

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14Gamification in fitness apps boosts engagement 40% UK 2023.

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1551% of UK over-45s now prioritize low-impact workouts 2023.

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16Social media influences 70% of gym joins in UK Gen Z 2023.

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1729% trial virtual reality fitness in UK 2023.

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18Sleep tracking integrated in 44% fitness routines UK 2023.

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19Community events attendance up 33% post-pandemic UK 2023.

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2076% value trainer qualifications highly in UK 2023.

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21Outdoor fitness preference 41% in summer UK 2023.

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22Nutrition coaching bundled with 53% memberships UK 2023.

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2335% of UK fitness users track via Apple Health 2023.

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24Flexibility training top goal for 49% women UK 2023.

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2527% experiment with cryotherapy UK fitness 2023.

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Consumer Trends Interpretation

The modern British fitness scene reveals a population earnestly pursuing holistic health, blending a shrewd mix of digital tracking, personalized wellness, and community spirit, all while trying to get the family involved and the planet a bit less sweated.

Financial Metrics

1Total revenue from UK gym memberships was £2.9 billion in 2023.

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2Average monthly membership fee in UK gyms £32.50 in 2023.

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3Personal training revenue in UK fitness sector £850 million in 2023.

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4Class-based revenue contributed 28% of total gym income (£950m) in UK 2023.

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5UK gym operating margins averaged 18% in 2023 post-recovery.

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6Energy costs for UK gyms rose 45% to £220 million total in 2023.

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7Payroll expenses accounted for 55% of gym operating costs in UK 2023.

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8Low-cost gym chains profitability up 22% YoY to £450m in 2023.

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9Premium club EBITDA margins 25% in UK 2023.

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10Retail sales in gyms (supplements/merch) £180 million in UK 2023.

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11Investment in UK fitness sector totaled £1.2 billion in 2023.

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12Debt levels for UK gym operators averaged 35% of revenue in 2023.

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13Tax contributions from fitness industry £650 million in UK 2023.

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14Marketing spend by UK gyms 12% of revenue (£400m) in 2023.

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15Insurance costs for gyms rose 30% to £95 million in UK 2023.

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16Franchise fees generated £120 million for UK fitness brands in 2023.

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17Digital subscription revenue growth 35% to £250m in UK 2023.

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18Government subsidies to fitness post-COVID £150 million in 2023.

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19Equipment depreciation costs £180 million for UK gyms in 2023.

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20Rental income from gym spaces £75 million in UK 2023.

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21ROI on gym tech investments 28% average in UK 2023.

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22VAT revenue from fitness services £550 million in UK 2023.

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23Profit per member averaged £140 in UK gyms 2023.

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24Cost per acquisition for new members £45 in UK 2023.

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25Lifetime value of member £1,800 average in UK fitness 2023.

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26Break-even occupancy for gyms 62% in UK 2023.

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Financial Metrics Interpretation

Despite navigating a 45% surge in energy bills and hefty payrolls that swallow over half their costs, the UK fitness industry flexed its financial muscles in 2023, cleverly turning our collective guilt into £2.9 billion in membership fees while still managing an average 18% operating margin, proving that sweating the small stuff pays off.

Industry Infrastructure

1Total UK fitness facilities: 7,254 including 6,897 gyms in 2023.

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2Average gym size in UK 1,800 sqm with 250 stations in 2023.

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31,400 low-cost gyms operated in UK by top chains 2023.

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424/7 gyms comprise 55% of total UK facilities 2023.

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5Studio-only fitness venues: 2,100 in UK 2023.

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6Pool-equipped fitness centres: 1,250 in UK 2023.

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7Employment in UK fitness sector 140,000 full-time equivalents 2023.

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8Personal trainers registered: 45,000 in UK 2023.

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9Fitness equipment installed base 1.2 million units UK 2023.

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10Smart gym tech adoption 68% of facilities UK 2023.

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11UK leisure centres under local authority: 2,300 in 2023.

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12Hotel gym facilities: 4,500 across UK 2023.

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13University sports centres with gyms: 140 in UK 2023.

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14Corporate on-site gyms: 850 in major UK firms 2023.

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15EV charging at gyms: 1,200 sites UK 2023.

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16Accessible equipment in 82% of UK gyms 2023.

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17Average staff-to-member ratio 1:45 in UK gyms 2023.

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18New gym openings: 250 in UK 2023.

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19Closures: 120 gyms in UK 2023.

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20Green-certified gyms: 450 in UK 2023.

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21AI booking systems in 55% UK gyms 2023.

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22Sauna/steam room equipped gyms: 2,800 UK 2023.

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23Cycle studios: 4,500 across UK gyms 2023.

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24Free weights areas in 95% UK facilities 2023.

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25Childcare facilities at 1,100 gyms UK 2023.

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26Total square footage of UK gyms 13 million sqm 2023.

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27PT studios standalone: 3,200 in UK 2023.

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28Renovation spend on gyms £450 million UK 2023.

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Industry Infrastructure Interpretation

Britain's 2023 fitness landscape appears to be a round-the-clock, tech-infused, and lavishly-equipped national obsession, as evidenced by over 7,200 temples to sweat where 140,000 dedicated souls guide members through 1.2 million pieces of equipment, though with only one staff member for every 45 panting patrons, you'd better hope that 68% smart-tech adoption includes a very empathetic AI.

Market Size and Growth

1The UK fitness and health club market was valued at £3.2 billion in 2022, reflecting a 12% year-on-year growth.

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2UK fitness industry revenue grew by 8.5% from 2021 to 2022, reaching approximately £3.4 billion.

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3The number of gym members in the UK increased to 11.7 million in 2023, up from 10.2 million in 2021.

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4UK fitness sector contributed £1.4 billion to GDP in 2022 post-pandemic recovery.

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5Projected CAGR for UK fitness market from 2023-2028 is 4.2%, driven by wellness trends.

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6Total UK fitness facilities numbered 7,254 in 2023, a 2% increase from 2022.

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7Boutique fitness studios in UK grew by 15% YoY in 2023, totaling over 1,200 outlets.

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8UK home fitness equipment market valued at £450 million in 2023.

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9Fitness app downloads in UK reached 28 million in 2023, up 22% from prior year.

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10Corporate wellness programs in UK fitness sector generated £250 million in 2022.

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11UK fitness market share of low-cost operators was 42% in 2023.

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12Premium gym segment in UK valued at £1.1 billion in 2023.

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13Digital fitness revenue in UK hit £180 million in 2023.

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14UK fitness exports (equipment) reached £120 million in 2022.

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15Wellness tourism linked to fitness contributed £300 million to UK economy in 2023.

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16UK fitness market penetration rate stood at 17.5% of population in 2023.

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17Growth in UK women's fitness market was 14% in 2023.

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18Senior fitness programs market in UK valued at £150 million in 2023.

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19UK youth fitness (under 18) market grew 10% to £80 million in 2023.

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20Functional fitness segment in UK reached £220 million revenue in 2023.

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21HIIT class revenues in UK totaled £95 million in 2023.

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22UK pilates and yoga studios generated £350 million in 2023.

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23CrossFit affiliates in UK increased to 450 in 2023, up 8%.

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24Wearable tech sales for fitness in UK hit £420 million in 2023.

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25UK gym franchise market valued at £750 million in 2023.

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26E-sports fitness crossover market emerged at £20 million in UK 2023.

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27UK outdoor fitness parks revenue £65 million in 2023.

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28Mental health fitness apps revenue £110 million in UK 2023.

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29UK adaptive fitness for disabilities market £45 million in 2023.

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30Sustainable fitness equipment market in UK £130 million in 2023.

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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

Despite collective groans at the mere thought of burpees, the UK is clearly sweating its way to a £3.4 billion economy, proving that wellness is no longer a niche but a national pastime powered by everything from budget gyms to boutique studios and our own living rooms.

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Membership and Participation

1Total gym memberships in UK reached 11.7 million in Q4 2023.

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218.4% of UK adults were gym members in 2023.

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3Female gym membership rate in UK was 52% of total in 2023.

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4Average tenure of UK gym members is 4.2 years as of 2023.

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5Monthly churn rate for UK gyms averaged 3.8% in 2023.

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628% of UK gym members attend 3+ times per week in 2023.

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7Corporate gym memberships accounted for 15% of total UK memberships in 2023.

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8Student gym memberships in UK totaled 1.2 million in 2023.

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9Over-55s gym memberships grew 25% to 2.1 million in UK 2023.

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10Hybrid membership (gym + app) uptake reached 35% in UK 2023.

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11Pay-as-you-go users made up 12% of UK fitness participation in 2023.

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12UK gym membership penetration in London was 25% in 2023.

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13Northern England gym membership rate 14.2% in 2023.

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1442% of UK gym members use personal trainers in 2023.

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15App-only fitness memberships grew to 4.5 million in UK 2023.

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16Family gym memberships accounted for 8% of total in UK 2023.

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17LGBTQ+ inclusive gym memberships up 18% to 450,000 in 2023.

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18Average annual spend per gym member £450 in UK 2023.

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1922% of UK members joined via referral in 2023.

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20Peak joining months for UK gyms: January (35% of annual joins) in 2023.

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21Cancellation rate due to cost-of-living: 11% in UK gyms 2023.

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22Multi-club membership holders: 19% of total UK members 2023.

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23Disabled gym members: 6.5% of total (780,000) in UK 2023.

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24BAME gym membership rate 16% vs national 18.4% in UK 2023.

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25Rural UK gym membership penetration 11% in 2023.

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26UK gym class attendance averaged 1.8 sessions per week per member in 2023.

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27Online community engagement boosted retention by 15% for UK gyms in 2023.

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28UK gym membership growth slowed to 2.1% in H2 2023.

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Membership and Participation Interpretation

While the UK's gyms are impressively full, hosting 11.7 million members with remarkable loyalty, the industry's real workout is fighting a constant 3.8% monthly churn, proving that signing us up in January is easier than keeping us past February.

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nus.org.uk
nus.org.uk
Reference 29
PLANETFITNESS
planetfitness.co.uk
planetfitness.co.uk
Reference 30
LONDON
london.gov.uk
london.gov.uk
Reference 31
REPS
reps.org.uk
reps.org.uk
Reference 32
PELOTON
peloton.co.uk
peloton.co.uk
Reference 33
FITNESSWORLD
fitnessworld.co.uk
fitnessworld.co.uk
Reference 34
STONEWALL
stonewall.org.uk
stonewall.org.uk
Reference 35
VIRTUAGYM
virtuagym.com
virtuagym.com
Reference 36
GYMPASS
gympass.com
gympass.com
Reference 37
WHICH
which.co.uk
which.co.uk
Reference 38
EVO-FITNESS
evo-fitness.com
evo-fitness.com
Reference 39
RAD
rad.org.uk
rad.org.uk
Reference 40
COUNTRYLIVING
countryliving.org.uk
countryliving.org.uk
Reference 41
GROUPCYCLE
groupcycle.co.uk
groupcycle.co.uk
Reference 42
MINDBODYONLINE
mindbodyonline.com
mindbodyonline.com
Reference 43
NUFFIELDHEALTH
nuffieldhealth.com
nuffieldhealth.com
Reference 44
BCG
bcg.com
bcg.com
Reference 45
DELOITTE
deloitte.com
deloitte.com
Reference 46
HMRC
hmrc.gov.uk
hmrc.gov.uk
Reference 47
MARKETINGWEEK
marketingweek.co.uk
marketingweek.co.uk
Reference 48
ABI
abi.org.uk
abi.org.uk
Reference 49
FRANCHISEUK
franchiseuk.co.uk
franchiseuk.co.uk
Reference 50
FUTUREFIT
futurefit.co.uk
futurefit.co.uk
Reference 51
GOV
gov.uk
gov.uk
Reference 52
TECHNOGYM
technogym.com
technogym.com
Reference 53
CUSHMANWAKEFIELD
cushmanwakefield.com
cushmanwakefield.com
Reference 54
CLUBRIGHT
clubright.com
clubright.com
Reference 55
GYMMASTER
gymmaster.com
gymmaster.com
Reference 56
ZENSKAR
zenskar.com
zenskar.com
Reference 57
FITNESS-EXCHANGE
fitness-exchange.com
fitness-exchange.com
Reference 58
APPANNIE
appannie.com
appannie.com
Reference 59
WOMENSHEALTHMAG
womenshealthmag.co.uk
womenshealthmag.co.uk
Reference 60
WHOOP
whoop.com
whoop.com
Reference 61
FAMILYFITNESS
familyfitness.uk
familyfitness.uk
Reference 62
NUTRITIONINSIGHT
nutritioninsight.com
nutritioninsight.com
Reference 63
ZWIFT
zwift.com
zwift.com
Reference 64
SILVERFIT
silverfit.org.uk
silverfit.org.uk
Reference 65
INSTAGRAM
instagram.com
instagram.com
Reference 66
OCULUS
oculus.com
oculus.com
Reference 67
OUYEA
ouyea.com
ouyea.com
Reference 68
PARKRUN
parkrun.uk
parkrun.uk
Reference 69
NATIONALTRUST
nationaltrust.org.uk
nationaltrust.org.uk
Reference 70
MYPT
mypt.co.uk
mypt.co.uk
Reference 71
APPLE
apple.com
apple.com
Reference 72
YOGAALLIANCE
yogaalliance.co.uk
yogaalliance.co.uk
Reference 73
CRYO21
cryo21.co.uk
cryo21.co.uk
Reference 74
ANYTIMEFITNESS
anytimefitness.co.uk
anytimefitness.co.uk
Reference 75
BOUTIQUEFITNESS
boutiquefitness.co.uk
boutiquefitness.co.uk
Reference 76
SPORTSWATER
sportswater.co.uk
sportswater.co.uk
Reference 77
HOTELGYMREVIEW
hotelgymreview.com
hotelgymreview.com
Reference 78
BUIS
buis.org.uk
buis.org.uk
Reference 79
WELLABLE
wellable.co.uk
wellable.co.uk
Reference 80
ZAPMAP
zapmap.com
zapmap.com
Reference 81
INCLUSIVEFITNESS
inclusivefitness.org.uk
inclusivefitness.org.uk
Reference 82
GYM-FLOORING
gym-flooring.com
gym-flooring.com
Reference 83
FITNESSINDUSTRYNEWS
fitnessindustrynews.co.uk
fitnessindustrynews.co.uk
Reference 84
BBC
bbc.co.uk
bbc.co.uk
Reference 85
BREEAM
breeam.org.uk
breeam.org.uk
Reference 86
GLOFOX
glofox.com
glofox.com
Reference 87
WELLNESSSPACES
wellnessspaces.co.uk
wellnessspaces.co.uk
Reference 88
SPINLIFE
spinlife.co.uk
spinlife.co.uk
Reference 89
PRECOR
precor.com
precor.com
Reference 90
NETMUMS
netmums.com
netmums.com
Reference 91
CBRE
cbre.co.uk
cbre.co.uk
Reference 92
PTDIRECT
ptdirect.com
ptdirect.com
Reference 93
INTERIORSGROUP
interiorsgroup.co.uk
interiorsgroup.co.uk