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

255
Mississippi health clubs

277,952
Residents visiting health clubs
Creating Jobs
10,455 health club employees; $69.6 million in total payroll benefits
Driving Growth
$165.8 million in revenue; $7.4 million paid in payroll taxes
Fighting Obesity
35.6% of adults are obese; 2nd heaviest state in the nation (tied with Alabama and West Virginia)
Saving Money
86% of healthcare costs are spent on chronic diseases