By the Numbers
Maryland health club industry keeps the state physically and fiscally fit

694
Maryland health clubs

1,107,026
Residents visiting health clubs
Creating Jobs
28,454 health club employees; $189.5 million in total payroll benefits
Driving Growth
$451.1 million in revenue; $22 million paid in payroll taxes
Fighting Obesity
28.9% of adults are obese; 31st heaviest state in the nation
Saving Money
86% of healthcare costs are spent on chronic diseases