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U.S. Club Membership by Gender

Women are a growing majority of all health club members, accounting for 57 percent of the grand total in 2005. Within the commercial club category, Women constitute 60% of the national membership. The rising female membership percentages may be due to the increase in the number of female-only health club facilities.

Club Memberhip by Gender
TOTAL: 41.5 million



Source: IHRSA / American Sports Data Health Club Trend Report 1987-2005. Since 1987, American Sports Data, Inc., of Hartsdale, NY, has conducted a comprehensive consumer survey tracking health club membership and participation which IHRSA sponsors.

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