Fitness Offerings Are Third Most Popular Program

According to the results of the 2023 Industry Report survey, fitness programs were the third most commonly offered program atgraph facilities of all kinds. More than half (55.3%) of all respondents said they currently provide fitness programs. Nearly nine out of 10 (87.7%) health club respondents said they offered fitness programs, and 59.3% of park respondents did so.

Group fitness was a highly popular offering, with 53.5% of all respondents, 76.7% of health club respondents and 60.8% of park respondents providing this option for visitors. 

Some 45.4% of all respondents said they currently provide mind-body/balance training programs like yoga, Pilates or tai chi, with 57.5% of health club respondents and 55.5% of park respondents offering these kinds of programs.

Functional fitness and personal training were less common among program offerings, provided by 32.1% and 30.1% of all respondents, respectively. Functional fitness programs were offered by 75.3% of health club respondents and 28.5% of park respondents. And personal training was offered by 75.3% of health club respondents and 23.7% of park respondents. 

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