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71.4%
71.4% -- member retention rate for Fitness businesses (gyms) (2025)
Most fitness businesses maintain a member retention rate of approximately 71.4% according to IHRSA.
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71.4%
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2025
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B
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50
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60
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60
Independence
30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
Source
International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA)
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Tier C
https://www.replify.ai/ai-sales-service-blog/ai-billing-collections-for-gyms-the-complete-guide-to-a… ↗
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AI Billing & Collections for Gyms: The Complete Guide to Automating Payment Recovery in 2025
The fitness industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the global wellness market now valued at $6.8 trillion according to the Fitt Insider's State of Health & Wellness 2025 report. Yet despite this massive opportunity, gym owners face a persistent challenge that drains resources and impact…
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International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA)
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Explicitly attributed to IHRSA as cited by Replify blog (source list also references Exercise.com gym retention benchmarks); secondary citation.
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Fitness businesses (gyms): 71.4% member retention rate. Source: International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) (2025). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/fitness-business-member-retention-rate-2025
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