Club Industry Has Released “The Future of Fitness: A Market Overview 2012-2013”

The recovering economy, a rising obesity rate, small group training facilities, low-priced facilities and the Affordable Care Act are among the major market influences detailed in “The Future of Fitness: A Market Overview 2012-2013,” an industry benchmark report released today by Penton’s Club Industry, the leading source for fitness business professionals in the United States.

The report is the latest in a series of benchmark reports from Penton, including the EquipmentWatch “Heavy Equipment Auction Market Trending” report and the “Advisor Trend Monitor Research Series” from wealthmanagement.com and FUSE Research Network.

The Club Industry report includes data from a survey of facility operators about what they expected to happen in 2012, as well as 2013 forecasts from interviews with a experts and operators in a variety of industry segments, including: commercial clubs, nonprofits (YMCAs, Jewish Community Centers, Kroc Centers), corporate fitness, medical wellness, university recreation centers, military, parks and recreation, hotel, residential and member-owned.health club news ABC Billing Company,health club news AMERI SHAPE,health club news amerishape,health club news anytime fitness,health club news ASF Billing Company,health club news asf international,health club news ,health club newsPlanet Fitness,health club newsPlus One Management,health club newsPowerhouse Gyms,health club newsSnap Fitness,health club newsSpectrum Athletic Clubs,health club newsSport & Health,health club newsTown Sports International,health club newsSports Club Co.,health club newsUrban Active,health club newsWellbridgeHealth Club,health club newsWestern Athletic,health club newsWorld Gym,health club news virgin active,health club newsworkout anytime,health club news la boxing,health club news 9 rounds fitness,health club newsweight lifting gym,health club news health spa,health club news attorney general,health club news health club contract,health club news club enhancement fee,health club news health club billing,health club news health club fraud,health club news health club franchise,health club news gym franchise ,health club newsbreaking industry news,health club newshealth club news,health club news

The economic and industry factors detailed have led to a growing number of acquisitions within the commercial club market, as financially solid operators seek to expand their bases. However, the Affordable Care Act and rising health care costs have caused a change in the corporate and medical wellness markets with a greater emphasis on illness prevention and rewarding employees who take steps to improve their health, such as joining a fitness center.

“As the fitness industry is on the front lines in helping the nation battle the obesity epidemic, it faces other challenges — as well as opportunities,” said Pamela Kufahl, editor-in-chief, Club Industry. “This report will help club operators as well as those interested in investing in this important and expanding industry, navigate this dynamic marketplace with more confidence.”

For a full copy of this report, which is $349, as well as other reports from Club Industry, go to: http://clubindustry.com/expert-advice/club-industry-reports

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About Club Industry Club Industry is a Penton Media trade publication for top-level executives and managers at commercial, nonprofit, university, corporate, medical, government and military, hotel, residential and member-owned fitness centers. The news and trends publication features a website, e-newsletter, monthly print and digital magazine, as well as a trade show, which will be held Oct. 23-25, 2013, in Chicago. Visit us online at www.clubindustry.com or www.clubindustryshow.com.

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CONTACTS:

Pamela Kufahl Editor-in-Chief Club Industry Phone: 913-967-1815 Email: pam.kufahl@clubindustry.com

Chris Meyer Director, Corporate CommunicationsPenton Phone: (212) 204-4259Email: chris.meyer@penton.com

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