Fitness Centers
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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://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage.cfm&pageId=18737
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 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 free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
Health Clubs and Fitness Centers
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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 and Fitness Clubs
http://www.bizminer.com Select "Arts-Entertainment - 7991"
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
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Dun & Bradstreet, 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 and Fitness Clubs
http://www.bizminer.com Select "Arts-Entertainment - 7991"
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 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.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association
IHRSA Employee Compensation & Benefits Survey
http://www.ihrsastore.com/default.aspx
Search for "compensation"
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 free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
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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