Market grows to over 7m members - 2007 FIA State of the UK Fitness Industry Report
The 2007 FIA State of the UK Fitness Industry Report, published on 9th July, has revealed steady growth across the private and public sectors.
Total membership has increased to over 7 million members for the first time. The membership increase has been gained from both new facilities and from improved performance at existing sites.
The popularity of fitness continues to strengthen with member penetration growing to 11.9% of the UK population.
For the first time the report shows like-for-like membership in the public sector and allows for cross-industry comparisons which reveal like-for-like membership numbers have grown by 3% across the industry since 1st January 2006.
The combined private and public sector market value, based on estimated annual income from membership fees aggregated from individual site level, has been estimated to now be worth £3.6 billion.
Regional analysis from the report highlights the variations in regional performance. The North East and South West experienced the largest like-for-like membership growth in private club memberships whilst East Midlands and Northern Ireland topped the impressive growth rates in the public sector.
The 2007 FIA State of the UK Fitness Industry Report is available to purchase from the FIA on +44 (0) 207 202 4719. For more details click here
