ACTIVITY VS IMPACT
Openings vs Closures: Annual Market Activity
ANNUAL OPENINGS VS CLOSURES
2022 2026
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Recent activity levels reinforce the dynamic nature of the UK tness market, with both openings and closures remaining meaningful features of the landscape. While closures have been a consistent element over the past ve years, the pace of new site development has strengthened signi cantly, particularly in the most recent year. In 2026, openings reached their highest level in the past ve years while closures fell to their lowest, resulting in a substantial net increase in supply. This marks a clear shift from the more challenging conditions seen in 2023 and 2024, where elevated closure levels offset new development and led to negative net change. The scale of the rebound in 2025 and 2026 suggests a return of con dence, with operators actively investing in new locations and expanding their estates. However, closures remain an important underlying signal. Rather than declining, churn has become a structural feature, re ecting ongoing portfolio optimisation and sustained competitive pressure at site level.
ANNUAL NET CHANGE IN GYM SUPPLY
OPENINGS MINUS CLOSURES
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The result is a sector that continues to expand overall, but with a constant cycle of entry and exit beneath the surface.
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STATE OF THE UK FITNESS INDUSTRY REPORT 2026
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