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

610
Missouri health clubs

1,145,484
Residents visiting health clubs
Creating Jobs
25,010 health club employees; $166.5 million in total payroll benefits
Driving Growth
$396.5 million in revenue; $20.4 million paid in payroll taxes
Fighting Obesity
32.4% of adults are obese; 10th heaviest state in the nation (tied with Texas)
Saving Money
86% of healthcare costs are spent on chronic diseases