$12.9bn
$X.Xbn
1m
1m
$X.Xbn
Personal trainers operate in two general areas: the largest segment is in gyms and other fitness centers, while the other segment is in-house operations, tailoring workouts and regiments to the individual client and their needs at home. This industry derives its demand from downstream consumer groups. The group with the highest demand for personal trainer services are the 35- to 50-year-old consumers. Due to the nature of the industry, consumers with a higher per capita disposable income are much more likely to purchase discretionary goods, with some personal training sessions topping over $100 per hour.
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 3.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $12.9bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Life Time Inc. | 77.4 | 7.4 | 9.6 |
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Personal Trainers in the US
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Fitness center services, Personal trainer's in-home services and Client's in-home services. Fitness center services is the largest segment of the Personal Trainers in the US.
Fitness center services remain the most popular option for clients
This industry includes individuals who offer one-on-one and small-group fitness training. Personal trainers may also provide personalized diet programs. Personal trainers are typically employed by gyms, fitness studios and hospitals, or they're self-employed. Large-group instructors and professional athletic trainers are not included as part of this industry.
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NAICS 81299 - Personal Trainers in the US
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The market size of the Personal Trainers in the US industry in United States is $12.9bn in 2024.
There are 1m businesses in the Personal Trainers in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 7.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Personal Trainers in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 3.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Personal Trainers in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
The biggest company operating in the Personal Trainers market in United States is Life Time Inc.
Exercise instruction and Exercise demonstration are part of the Personal Trainers in the US industry.
The company holding the most market share in United States is Life Time Inc..
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Personal Trainers in the US industry in United States.