“Have you been to the gym this week?”. More than at any other time, the answer to this question is likely to be “yes”. The 2018 State of the UK Fitness Industry Report confirms that the UK health and fitness industry is going from strength to strength.
There are more gyms in the UK than ever before; more than 7,000 in total. And with membership numbers approaching 10 million it means that one in every seven people in the country is a member of a gym. These impressive stats reflect the UK’s growing interest in the importance of health and well-being.
The gym model is changing.
Not only are people becoming more health conscious, but gyms have responded well to the changing needs of our busy lifestyles. Gyms are now more accessible and flexible while offering a greater diversity of fitness activities and opportunities.
Increasingly gyms are extending their opening hours, some even available to visit 24 hours a day. Giving members the flexibility to use the gym after a late shift or before the early morning rush is appealing and convenient, which are factors that the more traditional gym model used to overlook.
As well responding to changes in the way Brits use their free time, more and more gyms are recognising that there’s a need to offer an affordable alternative to keeping fit. The most significant area of growth in the fitness industry over the last couple of years has been in the form of inexpensive gyms that are emerging all over the country.
There are now more than 500 gyms which have fees of less than £20 a month and no long-term contracts. Unsurprisingly, this style of low-cost gym accounts for approximately 35% of all gym memberships. truGym is an excellent example of a fitness centre that can offer its clients a quality experience for an affordable price which is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
Of course, there is still a need, and a client base, that wants more than just convenience and value from their gym. Premium gyms can invest in their sites and technology to ensure that they provide the service that health club users deem are necessary to ensure their continued custom and loyalty. High-end gym Fitness Space has done just this. Offering a range of different classes, genuine expertise, dedicated support and cutting-edge technology, members can tailor their workouts specific to their fitness goals.
Why start a gym franchise?
As well as making a difference to your local community, when you buy a gym franchise, you can be confident that you’ve invested in a pretty recession-proof industry. Despite there being much economic uncertainty in recent years, the fitness industry has still experienced growth.
So, if you have a passion for health and exercise and want to help others on their fitness journey, then owning a gym franchise could be perfect for you.
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