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About the Industry

As of January 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: 30,022
(as listed in the Yellow Pages as of January 2009; includes YMCAs and community centers)

U.S. Health Club Members: 45.5 million

U.S. IHRSA Member Clubs: 5,400

U.S. Health Club Members in IHRSA Clubs: 11 million

Total U.S. Industry Revenues for 2007: $19.1 billion

Total U.S. Industry Payroll and Benefits: $8.2 billion

Total U.S. Full-time Employees: 300,000

Total U.S. Part-time Employees: 1.2 million

Average Rate of Member Retention for IHRSA Clubs: 75%


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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