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

1,016
North Carolina health clubs

2,090,238
Residents visiting health clubs
Creating Jobs
41,656 health club employees; $277.4 million in total payroll benefits
Driving Growth
$660.4 million in revenue; $30.3 million paid in payroll taxes
Fighting Obesity
30.1% of adults are obese; 22nd heaviest state in the nation (tied with Oregon)
Saving Money
86% of healthcare costs are spent on chronic diseases