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Despite the economic climate, the health and fitness industry has
performed relatively well in 2010-2011, but the sector is experiencing
change – both in terms of equipment used and the growth of low-budget
gyms. However, growth in the market continued to be constrained by
factors such as increasing market maturity and high levels of
competition in all sectors of the market.
Specific
points of
interest:
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Significant changes within the private health clubs sector
– growth of low-cost clubs in 2010/11.
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Developments in the fitness equipment sector – new product
trends in 2010/11.
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Increasing competition and price pressures within the
market – market rationalisation.
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Growth in niche market segments.
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Market forecasts in 2012 and through to 2015.
Some of the companies featured include:
Bannatyne Fitness, BodyPower Sports, Concept II Ltd,
Cybex International UK Ltd, Dave Whelan Sports, David Lloyd Leisure
Group, Decathlon, DW Sports Store, énergie Group, Escalade Sports
International, Esporta Group, Fitness First, Fitness Options, Gymworld,
Icon Health & Fitness UK, JJB Sports, Johnson Health Tech UK, Jordan
Leisure Systems, Ladies Workout Express, Life Fitness (UK), New Level
UK, Nuffield Health, Powerhouse Fitness, Precor Products, Pulse Fitness,
RFE International, Sports Direct, Star Trac Europe, Technogym UK, The
Club Company, Topnotch Health & Fitness Clubs, Total Fitness, UK Fitness
Supplies, Versaclimber UK, Virgin Active, York Barbell UK.
Key areas covered in the report
include:
HEALTH AND FITNESS
MARKET
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Total Market Size
- analysis by value 2006-2011 with forecasts for 2012-2016,
key factors influencing market development e.g. increased
public awareness of health & fitness, industry consolidation
and economic uncertainty. Commentary on recent, current and
likely future performance.
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Assessment of the market by private and public sector
revenue, analysis of the number of facilities in
overall terms.
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key influences on the market
- including consumer spending & confidence, increased
consumer awareness of health and fitness issues,
participation rates in sports, games & physical activities,
organizations and campaigns to encourage sports & fitness
and other factors.
PRIVATE / PUBLIC SECTOR
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Market Size
- analysis by value 2006-2011 with forecasts for
2012-2016. Recent growth - though growth rates
slowing down. Analysis of revenue source, joining fees,
membership fees, ancillary incomes etc. Comment on recent,
current and likely future performance.
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Analysis of 4 key market sectors
- Private Stand-alone Health Clubs, Hotel based Health
Clubs, Private and Publicly Managed Local Authority
facilities – sector shares, trends.
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Market Trends & Influencing Factors
– slowdown in development of private fitness facilities;
development of niche markets; increasing competition;
growth in corporate and local authority sectors; new
exercise trends; new product development.
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Assessment of market - development of new club outlets, by
membership numbers, and by
key market sector
– in-hotel and stand-alone development, independent versus
chains, together with Premium, Mid-market and Value market
analysis. Growth of low-cost gyms – new operations
in market, likely future changes.
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Key operators and market shares -
leading providers and brands, private sector groups,
independents, hotel chains, etc. Company profiles,
acquisitions - market consolidation.
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Future prospects 2012-2016
and opportunities for the private and public sectors.
COMMERCIAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT
MARKET
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Market Size
- analysis by value 2006-2011 with forecasts for
2012-2016. Recent growth levels in the market.
Commentary on recent, current and likely future performance.
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Market Trends & Influencing Factors
– growing influence of local authority health and fitness
sectors, development of niche markets; new exercise trends;
new product development, growth of imports etc.
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Impact of
Product Innovation & Equipment Upgrading
– share mix between strength and CV equipment, market
drivers, future changes/trends.
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Key suppliers -
leading equipment suppliers, share estimates, sector
strengths, company profiles etc.
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Future prospects
and opportunities for the commercial sector.
HOME FITNESS EQUIPMENT
MARKET
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Market Size
- analysis by value 2006-2011 with forecasts for 2012-2016.
Market trends & Influencing Factors
– new product development, impact of growth of imports etc.
Growth/interaction with computer/gaming technologies.
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Product Mix
– shares for treadmills, bikes, multi-gyms, free weights etc. key
trends in recent years, growth sectors etc.
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Key suppliers and market shares -
leading suppliers, share estimates, sector strengths, company profiles
etc. Distribution channel analysis – growth sectors/new entrants etc.
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Future prospects
and opportunities for the sector.
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