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CONTENTS

STATE OF THE UK FITNESS INDUSTRY REPORT 2024

WELCOME TO LEISURE DB’S STATE OF THE UK FITNESS INDUSTRY REPORT 2024

INTRODUCTION FOUNDER FOREWORD

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 grow it. Find out how we can help your business achieve its potential – see page 135. 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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PRIVATE & PUBLIC SECTORS

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MANAGEMENT MODELS

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OPENINGS & CLOSURES

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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

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OUR EXPERT TEAM

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UK CLUBS – BY REGION

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WORK WITH US

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OPENINGS & CLOSURES

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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

NEW TO THIS YEAR’S REPORT

New to this year’s report are operator and thought leader interviews, for insight into the story behind the statistics.

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TARA DILLON – CIMSPA

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - PUREGYM

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DAVID STALKER – EUROPEACTIVE

ANDY THOMPSON – ANYTIME FITNESS

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COLIN WAGGETT – THIRD SPACE

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - THE GYM GROUP

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DEEPESH THAKRAR & VALENTINA KRISTENSEN – OAKNORTH

SARAH WATTS – ALLIANCE LEISURE

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PETER BUNDEY – GLL

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JUSTIN MUSGROVE – FITNESS FIRST 

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DUNCAN JEFFORD – EVERYONE ACTIVE

Our thanks go to everyone for their time and willingness to share their expertise and experiences.

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STATE OF THE UK FITNESS INDUSTRY REPORT 2024

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