Research and Markets: US Fitness Centers Analysis: An Industry Comprising Approx 22,000 Companies with Annual Revenue of $21 Billion

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/eee34a/fitness_centers) has announced the addition of the "Fitness Centers " report to their offering.

The US fitness centers industry includes about 22,000 companies and nonprofits in the US that operate about 30,000 fitness and recreation centers with combined annual revenue of more than $21 billion. Major companies include Curves, Life Time Fitness, Spectrum Club, and Town Sports International, operator of the Sports Club brand. About 2,600 centers are operated by YMCAs and another 2,500 by community centers. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for about 30 percent of revenue, and only a few dozen companies own more than 10 centers.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Demand is partly linked to income levels and partly to market demographics. The profitability of individual companies depends on good marketing. Large companies have economies of scale in advertising and buying equipment. Small companies can compete effectively if they have favorable locations. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is about $35,000.

PRODUCTS, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY

Major services include facilities for aerobic exercise and weightlifting. Running, swimming, racquet sports, yoga, karate, basketball, and swimming may also be offered. Small studios may cover just a few thousand square feet; multi-activity operations can cover 100,000 square feet.

Key Topics Covered:

Industry Overview

Quarterly Industry Update

Business Challenges

Trends AND Opportunities

Call Preparation Questions

Financial Information

Industry Forecast

Website and Media Links

Glossary of Acronyms

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Source: First Research