DALLAS, Texas, May 21, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — ABC Fitness, the number one technology provider for fitness businesses around the world, has released its first-ever Q1 Wellness Watch. This report is a deep dive into member and consumer data from four platforms. ABC Ignite, ABC Glofox, ABC Evo, and ABC Traineriez. Our findings show a significant increase in check-ins in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023, with a 60% increase in traditional gyms and a 22% increase in fitness studios and boutiques. .
First quarter check-in data was strong year-over-year, with overall usage nearly double pre-pandemic levels, with 184 million total check-ins in the U.S. alone. Year over year, net new memberships increased 11% for fitness studios, but remained flat for traditional gyms, with Gen Z accounting for 29% of new memberships.
“People around the world are recognizing the importance of fitness for physical and mental health, and more are now recognizing the social benefits as well,” said Bill Davis, CEO of ABC Fitness. states. “Fitness businesses are emerging as a powerful force in the community, and the fitness industry is poised to help more people in more ways than ever before.”
Personal training continues to grow, with 38% of Gen Z and 29% of the total population choosing to use a trainer or coach. ABC Trainerize has seen a 78% increase in new clients year-over-year, indicating high demand.
The report also details demographic segments and attitudes toward fitness, breaking them down into the categories of everyday people, wellness enthusiasts, fitness explorers, and casual consumers, allowing fitness companies to understand the preferences of their target audience. will help you identify. In the U.S., new entrants are roughly equal between men and women, with the majority of those surveyed identifying themselves as fitness explorers and wellness enthusiasts. Compared to last year, they increased by 4% and 6%, respectively.
The insights revealed in Q1 Wellness Watch represent global trends, collecting data from 40 million members and more than 30,000 fitness businesses across more than 100 countries from January to March 2024. Findings from each quarter will be published in ABC Fitness’ quarterly Wellness Watch report, with commentary from industry experts and key takeaways applicable to fitness businesses of any size, anywhere.
For more information, download the full report here.
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ABC Fitness is the number one technology provider to fitness businesses around the world. Simplifying club and membership management for over 40 years through scalable solutions (ABC Glofox, ABC Ignite, ABC Trainerize, ABC Evo), ABC Fitness innovations transform your fitness vision into a seamless reality. From personal trainers, boutique studios and gyms to international franchise health clubs, ABC Fitness provides the technology and industry insight you need to drive your business forward. ABC Fitness currently supports over 40 million members and over 600,000 fitness businesses worldwide and processes over $11 billion in payments each year. For more information, visit abcfitness.com.
