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

127
West Virginia health clubs

84,231
Residents visiting health clubs
Creating Jobs
5,207 health club employees; $34.7 million in total payroll benefits
Driving Growth
$82.6 million in revenue; $4.4 million paid in payroll taxes
Fighting Obesity
35.6% of adults are obese; 2nd heaviest state in the nation (tied with Alabama and Mississippi)
Saving Money
86% of healthcare costs are spent on chronic diseases