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In the last decade, popular gyms in the U.S. have seen significant growth. But is it due to a sudden ambitious surge towards fitness? Or have gyms become more in tune with the real intentions of their potential members?

Every January, a whole new flurry of New Year’s Resolution memes and jokes circulate the internet,  so how is your local gym actually responding to new members (and current ones)?

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Once upon a time, home workouts were the next-best alternative when the gym was crowded (or closed), or you didn’t have the energy to hop in your car and beat rush-hour traffic.

But now, home fitness is one of the hottest fitness trends.

Grab your bands, dumbbells, and ankle weights (do those still exist?) — these at-home fitness workout trends and statistics will make you wonder, “Do I really need that gym membership?”

Keep reading to learn more!

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At an average cost of $60/hour, personal trainers are a cliche symbol of the Hollywood elite, local D-listers, and the (rarely) humble upper-class. In fact, the average American would have to work 3.67 hours to afford a single hour with a personal trainer.

But while most of us can’t afford a personal trainer’s expertise, we can’t deny that the industry is booming and potentially unraveling America’s ongoing obesity and health epidemic.

Check out these ten statistics about personal trainers.

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New Zealand is home to over five million people, averaging one fitness club for every 13,888 people and nine sheep per every Kiwi. That’s the last of the sheep references, but check out these fascinating statistics about New Zealand’s gym & fitness industry.

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Australia ranked number seven (out of 169) on the list of the healthiest countries on earth in 2019. So saying that Aussies also flock to gyms like Anytime Fitness, Fitness First, and Goodlife Health Clubs by the millions isn’t some “big reveal.”

But this is. Learn more about Australia’s gym & fitness club market with these 13 statistics.

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Kettlebells are like the glue that holds the entire CrossFit community together in lock-step.

(OK, well, kettlebells and the impulsive habit of deflecting every conversation to brag about “metcons” or snatch PRs or debilitating overuse injuries.)

But kettlebells are also hailed a champion in functional training circles for their ability to improve power, endurance, strength, balance, and posture through multi-joint and isolation exercises.

These six statistics might just explain why America’s kettlebell community was 13.58-million strong in 2020 — up 3.34 million since 2013.

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Cringe-factor aside, Planet Fitness was definitely onto something when they branded themselves the “Judgement-Free Zone” where egos and juice-heads aren’t welcome.

But despite its Lunk Alarm, ban on gallon jugs, and absolutely no squat racks in sight, “gym-timidation” is still very real across the fitness world (including PF).

So real that half of non-gym-goers consider the idea of visiting a gym “scary,” and 67% of us don’t use our gym memberships at all. But just how bad is gym-timidation?

Check out these 10+ gym anxiety statistics to find out.

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If you’ve recently joined a gym, started a new fitness program, or have finally built your dream home gym, then you’ve contributed to the 8.7% growth the world has seen in the health and fitness industry this year.

This industry has been on a steady trend upward over the past decade, but in the past few years things have been booming. If you’re an entrepreneur, or just a really crazed fitness guru, these numbers will excite you. The resurgence of health and fitness is worldwide and creating billions in revenue.

Here are some surprising fitness industry statistics, market trends, and growth rates.

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Planet Fitness and Gold’s Gym clubs have one thing in common: They’re huge! They’re so big that some of the larger locations take up over 20,000 square feet of indoor space.

These gyms are cheap at sometimes less than $10 a month. Plus, the vast amount of cardio equipment, resistance machines, and free weights make these clubs worth the investment.

And, when you make the mistake of going to the gym after 5 PM on a weekday, you still have a little space for yourself.

But let’s be honest….these massive health clubs aren’t for everybody.

That’s exactly why smaller boutique gyms and studios are becoming a more popular alternative to some people. They’re tiny, expensive, and are few and far between, but Americans love ‘em.

So, just how much has the boutique fitness industry grown? How popular are they becoming on a national and global scale?

To find out, follow along as we review 21 boutique fitness industry statistics.

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Australia is best known as the Land Down Under, Straya, and home to the Guinness World Record for the most underpants worn at once (266). (OK, maybe not so much that last one!)

But the nation of 25.69 million Aussies also happens to rank #7 on the list of the healthiest countries in the world, just 3 points shy of the global leader — Spain.

So, just how healthy and active are Australians? Check out these 10+ physical activities & health statistics for the internet’s favorite upside-down country.

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