Industry Trends
Very favorable global demographics
- aging population
- obesity crisis
- rising health care costs
- global recognition of the relationship between good health & fitness
- 36 million health club members in U.S.; 57 million globally - global penetration is minimal
- underserved international markets
- U.S. 12.7% Japan 2.4%
- UK 7.4% E. Europe 1.0% Source: IHRSA Trend Report
- Germany 6.6% China .2%
- 74 million Baby Boomers, 40 million young adults, 72 million echo boomers
- Consolidation and globalization among manufacturers and health clubs