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More than 71.5 million consumers used US health clubs in 2018, a record since IHRSA began tracking health club use in 1987. The number of individual members totaled 62.5 million , up 2.6% compared to 60.9 million in 2017. In total, consumers have frequented their health. clubs for more than 6 billion visits in 2018.
“We are proud to note that the US health club industry is increasingly meeting the health, fitness and wellness needs of consumers,” said Joe Moore, President and CEO General of IHRSA. “Over 62 million health club members use a club or studio an average of 104 days per year, while 9 million non-member users frequent a club or studio an average of 24 days per year.
According to a study conducted by the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) as part of the Physical Activity Council (PAC), about one in five Americans (20.8%) belong to at least one club or studio in American health. Since 2008, the number of members has increased by 37.1 percent, while the total number of clubbers has increased by 34 percent. The total number of visits to health clubs also increased, reaching 6.1 billion visits in 2018, up from 4.3 billion in 2008.
At 39,570, the number of health club facilities increased 2.8% from the previous year, up from 38,477 locations. In 2018, the revenue of the US fitness club industry reached $ 32.3 billion, up from $ 30 billion in 2017, a growth of 7.8%.
“We are pleased to report that alongside the growth in consumption, the number of fitness facilities and total industry revenue increased in 2018,†said Jay Ablondi, executive vice president of global products of IHRSA. “In the United States, consumers continue to place great importance on their health, investing in club access and services to meet their health and wellness needs as well as their fitness goals. and athletics.
“Later this year, the IHRSA will release the 2019 IHRSA Global Report which will provide an overview of the global fitness club industry and the 2019 IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report, which will provide growth analysis. , health club consumer demographics, usage and trends. as well as information and apps for club operators. The 2018 IHRSA Health Club consumption report is available on the IHRSA website.
Methodology: Each year, the IHRSA conducts an annual survey of health club consumers as part of the Physical Activity Council (PAC). The PAC is made up of six leading sports associations and manufacturers who are dedicated to increasing participation in their respective sports and activities. In 2018, a total of 20,069 online interviews were conducted with a national sample of individuals and households from the US online panel of over 1 million people operated by IPSOS. The total panel is maintained to be representative of the US population for those six years of age and older. Oversampling of ethnic groups took place to stimulate responses from generally under-responding groups.
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is a non-profit trade association representing health and fitness facilities, gyms, spas, sports clubs and suppliers around the world. Its mission is to develop, promote and protect the health and fitness industry.
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