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

144
Rhode Island health clubs

247,204
Residents visiting health clubs
Creating Jobs
5,904 health club employees; $39.3 million in total payroll benefits
Driving Growth
$93.6 million in revenue; $5.3 million paid in payroll taxes
Fighting Obesity
26% of adults are obese; 40th heaviest state in the nation
Saving Money
86% of healthcare costs are spent on chronic diseases