METHODOLOGY
LEISURE DB
OUR REPORT METHODOLOGY
ANNUAL AUDIT
Leisure DB conducts an audit of all private health clubs and public gyms each year. We also carry out an intelligent audit throughout the year; this picks up changes as they happen, including new openings, closures, gym expansions and site/management takeovers. The result of these audits are used as the basis for this annual report, with the 12-month reporting period set as 1 April through to the following 31 March. To be included in this report, a health and fitness facility must have cardiovascular and/or resistance equipment that’s freely available to users on a pay-and-play or membership basis.
GYMS INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT
GYMS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT
This report does not include corporate gyms, circuit-based gyms (e.g. Curves), outdoor gyms or boutique studios (e.g. 1Rebel, F45, PT studios, CrossFit, etc).
PRIVATE CLUBS
Refers to commercially-owned sites with a health and fitness facility that’s available to members of the general public on a pay-and-play or membership basis.
PUBLIC GYMS
Refers to publicly-owned sites with a health and fitness facility that’s available to members of the general public on a pay-and-play or membership basis.
INCREASING AUDIT COVERAGE
Leisure DB receives market intelligence from a number of sources and continues to broaden its knowledge of the UK health and fitness market each year.
OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS
And let’s not forget our long-standing senior team of renowned experts, who for decades have supported operators, suppliers, investors, consultants and government bodies across the UK with invaluable business insights.
Jamie Buck, Chief Technology Officer Jamie focuses on new digital projects which arise from the collision of data and technology in the leisure sector. He also covers all areas of IT in the company and oversees the development of our TLDCi sports facility database.
Natalie Gibson, Key Accounts & Insight Manager Natalie takes a lead in client management. Her expertise in site analysis and member profiling is unsurpassed in the industry. Natalie has been involved in profiling millions of fitness members and establishing the de facto supply demand model for the fitness industry. Charlotte Quesnel, Research & Database Manager Charlotte is responsible for the TLDCi data analysis business unit, which includes managing our dedicated research team. Her aim is to ensure that our fitness data continues to be more comprehensive, more detailed and more accurate than any other data available on the fitness industry.
Leverage our unparalleled intelligence and expertise within your own business. Contact Leisure DB today to find out how our data can help you gain new insights and establish a competitive advantage: enquiries@leisuredb.com
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STATE OF THE UK FITNESS INDUSTRY REPORT 2023
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