86% of Gym and Studio Owners Grew Membership This Year, Even as Costs and Competition Rise
Global survey of 662 gym and studio owners across 11 countries finds strong demand for fitness facilities, with successful operators reshaping approach to business growth amidst changing consumer expectations and rising costs NEW YORK, NY — September 23, 2026 — Wellhub’s new Fitness Business Growth Report 2026 finds that 86% of gym and studio owners…


