New IHRSA European Health Club Report Provides Insight & Analysis from Market Leaders; Profiles 111 Companies, 32 Markets, Industry Trends

"This report is the most comprehensive examination of the European health club industry available," said Jay Ablondi, IHRSA's executive vice president of global products. "With insights derived from interviews with more than 40 industry leaders, the report is the ultimate reference on the club industry in Europe for club operators, developers, analysts, lenders and investors."

"This report is the most comprehensive examination of the European health club industry available," said Jay Ablondi, IHRSA's executive vice president of global products. "With insights derived from interviews with more than 40 industry leaders, the report is the ultimate reference on the club industry in Europe for club operators, developers, analysts, lenders and investors."

Roughly 44 million members frequent 48,000 clubs in Europe, where revenues are an estimated euro 25 billion. Emerging markets in Eastern Europe account for roughly euro 1.1 billion in health club revenue, 6,900 health clubs, and 2.3 million members.

The report also highlights industry trends. "Indoor Cycling is incredibly popular, especially in Scandinavia," says Hans Muench, IHRSA Director of Europe. "Group exercise in its various forms is still strong, and the new trend of virtual classes is making inroads." Another accelerating trend that health clubs are addressing is the total-member experience—not just the workout, but pre- and post-workout activities.

The European Health Club Report includes:

The European Health Club Report (128 pages) is available at ihrsa.org/research-reports

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IHRSA is the recognized leader on health club industry research. Additional fitness industry research can be found at ihrsa.org/research.