Industry Research
IHRSA regularly conducts industry research on more than 60 markets worldwide. IHRSA industry reports provide a comprehensive, country-specific overview of the fitness club industry in Europe, the Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and North America as well as a detailed view of the overall global market. IHRSA also tracks U.S. industry data on trends such club programs, facilities, and membership.
Industry Research Reports
- The 2014 IHRSA Global Report: The State of the Health Club Industry
- The 2011 IHRSA International Report: Size & Scope of Key Health Club Markets
- The European Health Club Report (last published in 2013)
- The IHRSA Canadian Health Club Report (published in 2013)
- The IHRSA Latin American Report (published in 2012)
- The Asia-Pacific Market Report (last published in 2008)
International Industry Statistics
The 2014 IHRSA Global Report is the most up to date publication on the global fitness business. The Industry Research details the market size and scope of the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific Market.
- African and Middle Eastern Market Statistics
- Asia-Pacific Market Statistics
- Canadian Market Statistics
- European Market Statistics
- Latin American Market Statistics
- Purchase Report
IHRSA Asia-Pacific and European Market Reports
The 2011 IHRSA International Report (sponsored by Life Fitness) and The IHRSA European Health Club Report (sponsored by FIBO, Les Mills, miha bodytec, and ojmar) contain additional information on the primary European and Asia-Pacific club markets.
- Purchase the International Report
- Purchase the International Report: Club Operator Edition
- Purchase the European Health Club Report
IHRSA Latin-American Report
The IHRSA Latin American Report is the most comprehensive examination of key Latin American health club markets available anywhere. Sponsored by Hoist Fitness, this research publication was produced in collaboration with Mercado Fitness (Argentina) and supported by Fitness Brasil. This report is available in English, Portuguese or Spanish. Learn more about The IHRSA Latin American Report.
U.S. Industry Statistics
IHRSA Profiles of Success
The IHRSA Profiles of Success publication provides an overview of the U.S. health club industry and benchmarks from leading clubs. Purchase report
The Scope of the Health Club Industry
Number of US Clubs: 32,150 (as of 01/14)
Number of US Health Club Members: 52.9 million (as of 01/14)
Number of US IHRSA Member Clubs: 5,900
2013 Total US Industry Revenues: $22.4 billion
Approximate Number of Health Clubs Worldwide (in 66 markets): 165,300
Approximate Number of Health Club Members Worldwide: 138.7 million
2012 Total Global Industry Revenues: $78.1 Billion (USD)
Club Facilities
A sample of findings from current and past IHRSA research on facilities offered at clubs and areas of club expansion. Learn More
Club Programs
Top 10 Programs Offered at Clubs Learn More
