decreased from 7.9 million to 7.6 mil- lion, the total number of clubs grew by 600 units and 7,304 facilities. Collectively, the European health club industry continues to be the larg- est among all regions with a market ze of $31.2 billion. Europe also has more than 43 million paying members ending n arly 48,000 clubs.
members. The number of health club de- creased slightly from 5,885 to 5,852 units and number of members dropped from 7.4 million to 7.3 million. Although member- ship in Germany decreased from 7.9 million s tio 7.6 million, the total number of clubs grew by 600 units and 7,304 facilities. att Collectively, the European health club in- du "sItry continues to be the largest among all regions with a market size of $31.2 billion. orming club companies," says IHRSA's blondi. "Heal h City and Virgin ve, in particu ar, achieved signifi- cant growth over the past few years." alth City increa ed total number of units from 97 in 2007 to 270 clubs by he end of 2011. Virgin Active increased venues by nearly twofold from $484 million in 2007 to $829 million in 2011.
n spite of challenges, the Europea market is home to some of the top per- f Europe also has more than 43 million pay- Aing members attending nearly 48,000 clubs. Act “iIn spite of challenges, the European market is home to some of the top perform- Hineg club companies,” says IHRSA's Ablondi. “Health City and Virgin Active, in particular, t achieved signifi cant growth over the past r few years.” Health City increased total num- ber of units from 97 in 2007 to 270 clubs by the end of 2011. Virgin Active increased rev- enues by nearly twofold from $484 million in 2007 to $829 million in 2011.
Asia-Pacific Asia-Pacific is home to several global market leaders. Asia generates rough- lAsia-Pacifi c
re than 18,000 clubs and 13.5 mil- ion members. With ov r 3,000 clubs, Austral a and New Ze land collectively than 18,000 clubs and 13.5 million mem- bers. With over 3,000 clubs, Australia and New Zealand collectively generate y has remained steady over the past ew years, the landscape of the market haWhile Australia’s health club indus- try has remained steady over the past few outdoor fitness programs, franchises and 24-hour facilities claim significant market share. The use of technology in he Australian market plays a key role nhancing the member experience
While Australia’s health club indus- t $r2.3 billion in revenue from 3.1 million f members.
s been dynamic. Full-service chain along with personal training studios, years, the landscape of the market has been dynamic. Full-service chains along with personal training studios, outdoor fi t- tness programs, franchises and 24-hour fa- icin elities claim signifi cant market share. The use of technology in the Australian market plays a key role in enhancing the member market, the potential for grow h re- maAlthough China is a leading global l market, the potential for growth remains. ion rate is low. Nonetheless, the fitness market is competitive in China’s popu- ated cities and small privately-owned commercial clubs are often replaced with larger chains and community c ntres.
and member retention.
Although China is a leading global experience and member retention.
ins. With approximat ly 3.4 mil-
ion members, Chin ’s market pen tr - t With approximately 3.4 million members, China’s market penetration rate is low. l Nonetheless, the fi tness market is competi- tive in China’s populated cities and small privately-owned commercial clubs are of- ten replaced with larger chains and com- munity centres.
Looking Ahead Only time will reveal the lasting im- pact that the slowly dwindling financial crisis will have on European markets. The full effects of the 2011 earthquake, unami, and nuclear disaster in Japan have also yet to be seen. However, rong key performance indicators n the Americas and opportunities in he Asia-Pacific leave room for future growth.
Looking Ahead Only time will reveal the lasting impact that the slowly dwindling fi nancial crisis will have on European markets. The full t esffects of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster in Japan have also yet s tto be seen. However, strong key perfor- imance indicators in the Amer cas and op- tportunities in the Asia-Pacifi c leave room for future growth.
y $11.2 billion in annual revenue from moAsia-Pacifi c is home to several g obal l market leaders. Asia generates roughly $11.2 billion in annual revenue from more generate $2.3 billion in revenue from 3.1 million members.
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