Ranking of largest low-cost gym chains in Spain in 2020
Low-cost health clubs are gradually making their way into the fitness market in Spain, with the number of fitness centers on the rise in recent years. The Spanish chain of fitness centers Altafit was the gym chain that featured the highest numbers of establishments in the Mediterranean country, with 68 health clubs as of January 2020. Vivagym was the second largest health club chain in Spain with 37 establishments as of the beginning of 2020.
The low-cost health club sector in Spain
Spaniards mostly find price quality a key element when choosing their preferred gym chain over other reasons, as stated by 24 percent of the surveyed population. 21 percent of fitness center users reckon the sports facilities must be close to one’s home, making this the second main reason that sways Spanish gym hitters’ decision on their gym chain of preference. As of 2019, the largest age group of gym users was made up by those aged 41 to 50 years, which accounted for approximately 32 percent of the total of gym users. In contrast, under 20-year-olds comprised only 3.81 percent of users, making this the smallest age group.
Most of the sector leaders in Spain are foreign fitness firms
The German health club McFit ranked second in the list of leading fitness centers in Spain based on sales value, which amounted to approximately 30.6 million euros in 2018. The Dutch-based Basic Fit centers ranked third on the list, with a sales value of over 20 million euros. The Spanish chain Altafit was the one projecting the highest number of fitness center openings for 2020, with 15 new sports facilities. Dreamfit had planned five new openings, ranking second.
The low-cost health club sector in Spain
Spaniards mostly find price quality a key element when choosing their preferred gym chain over other reasons, as stated by 24 percent of the surveyed population. 21 percent of fitness center users reckon the sports facilities must be close to one’s home, making this the second main reason that sways Spanish gym hitters’ decision on their gym chain of preference. As of 2019, the largest age group of gym users was made up by those aged 41 to 50 years, which accounted for approximately 32 percent of the total of gym users. In contrast, under 20-year-olds comprised only 3.81 percent of users, making this the smallest age group.
Most of the sector leaders in Spain are foreign fitness firms
The German health club McFit ranked second in the list of leading fitness centers in Spain based on sales value, which amounted to approximately 30.6 million euros in 2018. The Dutch-based Basic Fit centers ranked third on the list, with a sales value of over 20 million euros. The Spanish chain Altafit was the one projecting the highest number of fitness center openings for 2020, with 15 new sports facilities. Dreamfit had planned five new openings, ranking second.
