Shadows of Our Past – Part I The Evolution of Fitness Equipment and Accessories
French Novelist Marcel Proust said, “What we call our future is the shadow our past projects in front of us.” This quote serves as the basis for this white paper entitled “The Shadows of Our Past – Part I Th Evolution of Fitness Equipment and Accessories”, the first in a series of three whitepapers on the history of the fitness industry. In this white paper we go back in time and introduce the equipment innovations that our industry forefathers brought forward and whose shadows loom over us today, while helping shape the innovations of tomorrow.
Published: March 8, 2020
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The Financial Fuel Behind the Fitness Industry’s Growth in the 21st Century
Over the past decade the global fitness industry has seen revenues rise 38% while in the U.S. growth over the same time period has been 84%. The combination of strong unit growth and strong revenue growth is being fueled by the involvement of private equity. In this whitepaper we provide an abbreviated overview of private equity, how it pursues investment, what it looks for when it invests, and what it means for fitness operators who are or are considering forming a relationship with private equity.
Published: February 10, 2020
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A New Decade of Fitness – A Look into 2020 and Beyond
In this decade welcoming whitepaper we offer up our foresight into what the fitness industry is likely to experience in 2020 and beyond. The paper leverages a principle first espoused by Confucius in which he proclaimed, “Study the past, if you would divine the future.” This paper brings forward the seven predictions for 2020 past on the trends and fads of the past few years.
Published: January 8, 2020
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2019 International Fitness Industry Trend Report – What’s All the Rage
ClubIntel’s 2019 International Fitness Industry Trend Report – What’s All the Rage is available for download. This year’s study, conducted in collaboration with our global partners, generated over 950 responses representing 11,500 health and fitness facilities in over 20 countries. In its fifth year, this is the industry’s only global study that provides in-depth data on the adoption levels of over 90 trends across four categories (equipment, facilities, programs and technology). The report provides fitness operators with nuggets of insight to help them prepare for the year ahead, as well as for their long-term success.
Published: December 12, 2019
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Gen Z and Gen Y – Implications for the Global Fitness Market
This past year Gen Z reached a milestone becoming the largest single generation on the planet. Together with Gen Y they represent 65% of the global population. Collectively they are the most influential consumer audience on the planet and will be for decades to come. In this white paper we explore the challenges and opportunities this generational shift presents the fitness industry and how operators can navigate this enormous shift in membership purchasing influence.
Published: October 16, 2019
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