Health Clubs and Fitness Centers

Fitness Centers
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:


International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:

IHRSA Research
http://www.ihrsa.org/research
Selected summary data from surveys covering various aspects of the industry is available free online. To access this information, select the "Industry Research," Financial & Operations Research," and "Consumer Research" sections.

IHRSA Global Report: The State of The Health Club Industry
http://www.ihrsastore.com/default.aspx  Search for "global"
Publication provides a comprehensive overview of the global fitness industry and includes information on market size and scope, leading club companies, and supplier profiles.

IHRSA Guide to the Health Club Industry for Lenders and Investors
http://www.ihrsastore.com/default.aspx  Search for "lenders"
Topics covered include a summary overview of the health club industry, factors affecting industry growth, evaluating a loan or investment proposal, health club membership demographics, and key operational issues and measures.

Gym, Health, and Fitness Clubs
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast for health and fitness clubs, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and its performance. Report sections include:


Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Fitness Workers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos296.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All information is available free online.

Industry Market Research Reports
Health Clubs and Fitness Centers
http://www.marketresearch.com  Search for specific terms or keywords
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation; marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market research report is accessible free online.

Industry Market Analysis Reports
Health Clubs and Fitness Centers
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "713940"
Industry statistics for health clubs and fitness centers include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.

More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia Group, Euromonitor, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.


Industry Financial Ratios
Health Clubs and Fitness Centers
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "713940"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for health clubs and fitness centers. Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.

International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association
Profiles of Success
http://www.ihrsastore.com/default.aspx  Search for "profiles"
Report provides key benchmark information for club operations and finances, with topics covered including revenues and expenses, membership, equipment, facilities, programs, and more. Report sections, which can also be purchased separately, include: Part 1 - Industry in Review and Club Operating Benchmarks; Part 2 - Membership, Pricing, Payroll, and Facilities; and Part 3 - Financial and Operating Performance.


International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association
IHRSA Employee Compensation & Benefits Survey
http://www.ihrsastore.com/default.aspx  Search for "compensation"
Salary survey provides compensation and benefits information for senior management, corporate staff personnel, and salaried and hourly club employees, with data broken out by annual sales, number of facilities, and geographic region. Table of contents is accessible free online.

American Council On Exercise
Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor Salary Survey
http://www.acefitness.org/salary/
Salary survey provides average salary / hourly rate for personal trainers and group fitness instructors by region, job title, experience, and education and also includes information on benefits. Survey report is available free online.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Fitness Workers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos296.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All information is available free online.


Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
Health and Fitness Clubs
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for health and fitness clubs and more than 200 other industries. Valuation multiples are derived from market transactions as reported by BIZCOMPS®, with the primary focus on small companies priced at less than $1 million.




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