CONTENTS
STATE OF THE UK FITNESS INDUSTRY REPORT 2025
WELCOME TO LEISURE DB’S STATE OF THE UK FITNESS INDUSTRY REPORT 2025
INTRODUCTION FOREWORDS
PUBLIC SECTOR DEFINITIONS
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INDUSTRY VIEWS
UK GYMS – OVERVIEW
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UK GYMS – BY REGION
Leisure DB is the leading independent data specialist in the UK leisure sector, providing robust market intelligence and analysis across the full scope of an increasingly diverse industry. For over 30 years, our reports have provided UK operators, suppliers, investors, consultants and government bodies with invaluable analysis of sector performance and trends. The data and insight we provide enables businesses across the sector to make strategic decisions with precision and confidence – suppliers and operators, independents and multi-site operations, public and private, direct and through leisure consultancies. We believe deeply in the importance of our sector. We’re here to help it grow. Find out how we can help your business achieve its potential – see page 160. We are for the industry, by the industry.
TOTAL MARKET UK FITNESS MARKET
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OPENINGS & CLOSURES
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SECTOR TRENDS
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OPENINGS & CLOSURES
MANAGEMENT MODELS
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PRIVATE & PUBLIC SECTORS
TOP 10 OPERATORS
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UK GYM LOCATIONS
LEISURE DB REPORT METHODOLOGY
PRIVATE SECTOR DEFINITIONS
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REPORT PARTNERS
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UK CLUBS – OVERVIEW
OUR EXPERT TEAM
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UK CLUBS – BY REGION
WORK WITH US
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OPENINGS & CLOSURES
OTHER LEISURE DB PRODUCTS
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SECTOR TRENDS
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TOP 30 OPERATORS
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TOP 10 OPERATORS
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INDEPENDENTS & CHAINS
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LOW-COST OPERATORS
INSIGHT & ANALYSIS
Woven throughout this year’s report are operator and thought leader interviews, for insight into the story behind the statistics. Our thanks go to everyone for their time and willingness to share their expertise and experiences.
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DR DAVINA DENISZCZYC – NUFFIELD HEALTH
PETER BUNDEY – GLL
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ALUN PEACOCK – JD GYMS
TOM FAIREY – ALLIANCE LEISURE
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KAREN WILKINSON – BANNATYNE
DUNCAN JEFFORD – EVERYONE ACTIVE
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SHAFIQ AHMED – NRG GYMS
BELINDA STEWARD – PLACES LEISURE
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STATE OF THE UK FITNESS INDUSTRY REPORT 2025
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