REPORT METHODOLOGY
REPORT PARTNERS
LEISURE DB
LEISURE DB
ANNUAL AUDIT
Data and research is at its most trustworthy when it is independent, thorough and without agenda. That is what we do at Leisure DB. It is in large part thanks to our partners that we are able to do this, and for that we are hugely grateful.
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.
OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERS
GYMS INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT
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.
ALLIANCE LEISURE Alliance Leisure is the leading development partner for local authority leisure facilities across the UK. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024, it has completed over 230 projects with an investment value of more than £340m. Its focus: delivering transformational projects that create engaging active environments and support healthy, happy, prosperous communities. With projects ranging from £40m new-build facilities and large remodelling of leisure spaces to splash pads and outdoor pitches, Alliance Leisure has been instrumental in changing the face of public sector leisure provision over the past two decades. allianceleisure.co.uk ASHBOURNE It’s time to meet your new club management team! We’re the only club manager who can help you run your club at every level; personally collecting your direct debits, handling member enquiries, providing gym software and fully integrated access control – no matter what you need, it’s all covered with us! Get in touch with Ashbourne Membership Management today and let’s work together to build your dream gym business. ashbourne-memberships.com EGYM EGYM is a vertically integrated market leader in the fitness and health industry with the vision of transforming healthcare from repair to prevention. EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health facilities and equips those facilities with smart gym equipment and digital solutions to offer an AI-driven workout experience for people of all skill levels. Businesses benefit from reduced healthcare costs and increased productivity, and gyms from a growing membership base that stays engaged. uk.egym.com
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.
NEW QUESTIONS
We added some new questions to our audit for this 2025 report, all of which were designed to acknowledge – and, going forward, to track – a number of core services as well as emerging trends in the industry. These include: the delivery of NHS services on-site; the availability of reformer pilates studios, padel courts, therapy rooms and dedicated wellness spaces; and the provision of F&B, vending and retail. These questions were not answered by all sites in our audit: in the private sector the response rate typically ranged from 37–55% of all respondents, while in the public sector these questions were answered by 49–51% of respondents. However, this response rate is sufficient for a valid analysis of the industry’s evolving offering.
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STATE OF THE UK FITNESS INDUSTRY REPORT 2025
STATE OF THE UK FITNESS INDUSTRY REPORT 2025
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