Three in ten Americans belong to a gym or health club, according to a new study released by Socratic Technologies. Plus, another 15-percent saying they plan to join a gym or health club in the next six months.
The study by U.S. Consumer Luxury Services Outlook examines the use of and spending on an variety of health and fitness services in American homes. Other findings of the study include 12-percent use or plan to start using a personal trainer and 24-percent use or plan to start using a nutritionist or weight control program.
The survey shows rates of gym membership are fairly constant across the U.S., but those living on the west coast or in the northeast are more likely to use personal trainers or nutritionists.
Men and women are equally likely to consider starting a gym membership, but women are more likely to see it through and actually use the health club. Women are also more likely to use a nutritionist or participate in a weight control program, while men tend to use personal trainers in larger numbers.
Americans using these services spend an average of about $200 per month for nutritionists and $330 per month for trainers.
Among national chains, Bally's has the greatest proportion of gym-going Americans as members, with Curves, the women-only workout chain, sharing the lead among female gym members with Bally's. Weight Watchers is by far the most popular national weight control program.
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