IHRSA - About the Industry

About the Industry

As of 2010
Through annual surveys, the IHRSA Research Department collects key operational data related to health club industry benchmarks, best practices, and trends.

U.S. Health Clubs: 29,750
(as listed in the Yellow Pages as of January 2009; includes YMCAs and community centers)

U.S. Health Club Members: 45.3 million

U.S. IHRSA Member Clubs: 5,700

Total U.S. Industry Revenues for 2008: $19.5 billion

Average Rate of Member Retention for IHRSA Clubs: 72.4%

IHRSA Programs and Initiatives
IHRSA is constantly developing and expanding programs that help our member clubs increase membership, retain existing members, and differentiate their club in the marketplace through quality value-added and sampling programs.

Learn more about IHRSA's Programs and Initatives

More Industry Data
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For the industry's best research, publications, and learning tools: ihrsastore.com.