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The health club market

In 2007 there are over 6,000 health clubs across the UK. There are over 20 leading UK health club chains offering everything from spas and weight rooms to cardio theatre and pilates. But why are there so many UK health club operators?

Mintel carry out research into the UK health and fitness club market and have bought some amazing figures to light about the state of the market. For instance:

• the private health club market in 2000 was estimated to be worth over £1.5 billion

• between 1994 and 1999, the value of the private health and fitness clubs market grew by 81% in current price terms

• the 9 largest players in the market operate over 400 clubs with close to 400,000 members

• the UK has over 2.4 million members of private health and fitness clubs in the UK - just 5.1% of the population

What about the future of the UK health club market?

Research shows that 50% more people would like to use a health and fitness club than use one right now. This eagerness is not just in the 15-34 age range but the 'cash rich' over 55's. Whilst cost will always be an issue (40% of private club users believe their membership is too high), more and more clubs are coming round to the idea of a monthly membership with no ties and no joining fees. This will undoubtedly lead to an increase in those searching for new clubs that offer greater value.

One of the best things to come out of the recent attention to factors such as overall lifestyle envirnoment, cost, offer and location, is the choice that UK consumers now have. With over 6,000 health clubs across the UK there is something for everyone.