2026 State of the UK Fitness Industry Report

THE MARKET WE’VE BUILT

Growth Trends (5-Year Change)

FIVEYEAR GROWTH BY SECTOR

20222026



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PRIVATE

PUBLIC

PRIVATE

PUBLIC

PRIVATE

PUBLIC

Gyms

Members

Market Value

20222026

MEMBERS VS GYMS GROWTH INDEXED

MEMBERS





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Recent growth trends reinforce a clear divergence between expansion in demand and the pace of supply. While both sectors have seen increases in membership since 2022, this has signicantly outpaced changes in site numbers, particularly within the private market. The private sector has driven the majority of this momentum, with stronger increases in both membership and market value supported by continued site expansion. In contrast, the public sector has experienced more constrained performance, with membership rising despite a reduction in overall

site numbers. This points to improving utilisation within a shrinking estate, rather than expansion. Across the broader tness market, the prevailing gap between total members and physical gym numbers continues to widen signicantly, reinforcing a clear industry shift toward higher density, more efcient operating models. Increasingly, sustainable growth is being achieved through the focused effort of maximising existing capacity, further supported by strategic pricing, member retention, and ongoing product optimisation strategies.

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STATE OF THE UK FITNESS INDUSTRY REPORT 2026

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