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Half of All Respondents Have Fitness Centers

Around one-half (50.5%) of all respondents to the Industry Report survey said they currently have a fitness center, while a little more than one-quarter (27.2%) currently have outdoor fitness trails or outdoor gyms.

Gym Memberships Hit Record in 2024

A quarter of Americans age 6 and up—a record 77 million people—were members of a gym, studio, or other fitness facility in 2024, according to new data from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA). 

Step Into Swim Celebrates Record-Breaking Donations in First Quarter

Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) dedicated to creating more swimmers through safe swim education, announce partnerships that will help support grants to learn-to-swim providers across the country and fund swim lessons for more than 1,000 children while lowering the drowning rate.

StairMaster Safety Treads Quickly and Economically Upgrade Safety

Wooster Products StairMaster safety renovation treads can quickly and economically enhance the safety of interior and exterior stairs and landings, even when wet, making them ideal for use on stairs and steps along trails and within parks and recreational areas. 

Mountain Biking Helps Power Rural Economies

Natural-surface trails not only boost local economies, but also enhance community well-being and resilience according to a new report, “Economic Benefits of Mountain Biking,” from Trust for Public Land (TPL).