Australia
"The Australian fitness market has experienced rapid expansion in the past three years, led primarily by the growth of fitness franchises. F45 has opened 200 new clubs; Anytime Fitness has added 70; Jetts Fitness has added 60; and Plus Fitness has increased by 45 clubs.”
China
"Independent market research indicates that less than 20 per cent of all clubs in China are profitable, while at least 60 per cent are experiencing losses."
India
"Retention rates are low in the Indian fitness club market. From a cultural standpoint, members treat fitness as a goal to be achieved and have yet to see it as a lifestyle to be maintained or to act on this as an aspiration."
Indonesia
"Because the provision of sidewalks is limited in Jakarta, running outdoors is not a fitness option for people in the city, so fitness centres have become lifestyle destinations for people who want to exercise in safety."
Japan
"The ratio of public to commercial gyms is close to 50:50. In spite of this, public gyms are not seen as competitors to commercial gyms and the two co-exist."
Malaysia
"Fitness activities are typically male-focused in Malaysia, largely for cultural reasons. An estimated 60 per cent of fitness members are male in the capital, Kuala Lumpur, while the level is at least 70 per cent elsewhere."
New Zealand
"Growing awareness of the importance of healthy living has led to an increase in the penetration rate, up from 1.38 per cent in 2014 to 13.6 per cent in 2017. 24-hour gyms are the fastest-growing sector."
The Philippines
"The Philippines has achieved one of the highest increases in fitness club penetration over the past three years, due primarily to the rise of affordable gyms which have opened up the market."
Singapore
"Bulky equipment is being replaced by open space and group exercise is becoming popular. A medium to small gym size suits the cost-saving strategy for operators and also better fits customers’ needs."
South Korea
"Due to high rental costs, fitness clubs are generally smaller in size in South Korea compared to most of the counterparts in other Asia-Pacific countries, excluding Hong Kong and Japan."
Taiwan
"The top five players claim 77 per cent of the overall market in terms of number of gyms."
Thailand
"Most Thais still prefer to exercise in public parks, at home, or not at all."
Vietnam
"The fitness club market was worth US$186m in 2017, and is expected to expand rapidly in the next three years as Vietnamese investors start focusing on the industry."
