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

926
Virginia health clubs

1,514,126
Residents visiting health clubs
Creating Jobs
37,966 health club employees; $252.8 million in total payroll benefits
Driving Growth
$601.9 million in revenue; $27.5 million paid in payroll taxes
Fighting Obesity
29.2% of adults are obese; 29th heaviest state in the nation
Saving Money
86% of healthcare costs are spent on chronic diseases