Gym, Fitness & Recreational Sports Centers Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030

Industry Overview

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating fitness and recreational sports facilities featuring exercise and other active physical fitness conditioning or recreational sports activities, such as swimming, skating, or racquet sports. Illustrative Examples: Aerobic dance or exercise centers Ice or roller skating rinks Gymnasiums Physical fitness centers Handball, racquetball, or tennis club facilities Swimming or wave pools
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Market Size and Industry Forecast

This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Gym, Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.

HistoricalForecasted
20202021202220232024202520262027202820292030
Market Size (Total Revenue)

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% Growth Rate
Number of Companies
Total Employees
Average Revenue per Company
Average Employees per Company
Source: U.S. government financial data

Industry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024


Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.

Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State

Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Gym, Fitness & Recreational Sports Centers companies in the United States.

Gym, Fitness & Recreational Sports Centers Revenue by State

Market Size by State

Distribution by Company Size

Company SizeAll IndustriesGym, Fitness & Recreational Sports Centers
Small Business (< 5 Employees)

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Small Business (5 - 20)
Midsized Business (20 - 100)
Large Business (100 - 500)
Enterprise (> 500)

Gym, Fitness & Recreational Sports Centers Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies included).

Industry AveragePercent of Sales
Total Revenue

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Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit


Average Income Statement

Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold

Salaries, Wages, and Benefits

Rent

Advertising

Depreciation and Amortization

Officer Compensation

Net Income


Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.

Financial RatioIndustry Average
Profitability Ratios

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Profit Margin
ROE
ROA
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Activity Ratios
Average Collection Period
Asset Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Inventory Conversion Ratio

Gym, Fitness & Recreational Sports Centers Industry Product Mix

Product DescriptionDescriptionRevenue
($ Millions)
Industry total

Fitness & recreational sports center services
Fitness & recreational sports center services - memberships
Athletic instruction
Fitness & recreational sports center services - admissions
All other operating receipts
All other revenue
Meals & bev, prepared/served/dispensed, for immediate consumption
Amusement & recreation services
Other amusement & recreational services

Gym, Fitness & Recreational Sports Centers Industry Compensation and Salary Surveys

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom QuartileAverage (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations3%

Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers2%
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations5%
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers5%
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires, and Related Workers5%
Protective Service Occupations6%
Other Protective Service Workers6%
Miscellaneous Protective Service Workers5%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers5%
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations5%
Personal Care and Service Occupations53%
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers9%
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers9%
Amusement and Recreation Attendants9%
Other Personal Care and Service Workers41%
Childcare Workers6%
Childcare Workers6%
Recreation and Fitness Workers34%
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors31%
Sales and Related Occupations5%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations12%
Information and Record Clerks9%
Receptionists and Information Clerks6%
Receptionists and Information Clerks6%

Government Contracts

The federal government spent an annual total of $13,199,947 on the gym, fitness & recreational sports centers industry. It has awarded 432 contracts to 108 companies, with an average value of $122,222 per company.

Top Companies in Gym, Fitness & Recreational Sports Centers and Adjacent Industries

CompanyAddressRevenue
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PublisherPell Research
GeographyUnited States
Publication DateMarch 2025
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