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Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)

Michal Dalal Michal Dalal New York, United States Last Updated: July 2024 NAICS OD4185

Revenue

$14.7bn

2024

$14.7bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

$XXX.Xm

Employees

79,954

Businesses

42,216

Wages

$X.Xbn

Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US industry analysis

Pilates and yoga studios have evolved significantly, driven by digital innovation and shifting consumer preferences. Despite strengthening participation in yoga and Pilates, the emergence of lower-cost alternatives has stifled studio attendance. Online platforms, mobile applications, gyms and fitness centers have intensified competition for studios. The availability of high-quality online resources has ushered in an era where enthusiasts can easily practice from the comfort of their homes. Revenue has fallen at a CAGR of 1.7% to reach an estimated $14.7 billion leading up to 2024, when revenue will dip an expected 6.8%.

Trends and Insights

  • Emerging yoga trends are diversifying the practice. Unique styles like Yin and hot yoga, along with immersive retreats, are drawing in new students seeking specialized benefits and experiences.
  • Over a third of Pilates and yoga practitioners are above the age of 50. Though most fitness industries are more popular with younger consumers, yoga and PIlates are known to yield great results while remaining low-impact.
  • The distribution of Pilates and yoga studios follows population trends. Studios are located near consumers since practitioners are unlikely to travel far for a Pilates or yoga class.
  • Competition from virtual alternatives is heating up. Pilates and yoga practitioners can find low- or no-cost classes online via social media, YouTube or mobile applications.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)

Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.7 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $14.7bn in 2024.

Trends and Insights

Virtual classes are another competitive avenue for Pilates and yoga practitioners

  • The availability of reputable fitness resources online has resulted in numerous affordable guides for practicing yoga and Pilates at home. This convenience has generated competition, drawing consumers away from traditional in-studio practices.
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Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US
Revenue (2014-2029)
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

Trends and Insights

Emphasis on health will motivate yoga and Pilates participation

  • The US population is growing more health-conscious every year, leading to more consumers investing in pastimes that help maintain physical fitness. Greater total health expenditures suggest consumers will be willing to spend more on studio memberships.

Biggest companies in the Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue ($short_0)
2024
Profit ($short_0)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024

There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.

Products & Services Segmentation

Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US
Products & Services
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Yoga classes, Pilates classes and Apparel. Yoga classes is the largest segment of the Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US.

Trends and Insights

Yoga teacher training is a reliable source of income

  • This segment includes sales from yoga classes, with the current most popular types of yoga being yin and hot yoga.
  • More insights available in the full report

Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

This industry comprises facilities that offer Pilates and yoga instruction to individuals or groups. Pilates is a body conditioning routine used to build strength and flexibility, while yoga is a physical and spiritual practice focused on breath control, flexibility and strength. This industry does not include Pilates and yoga classes taught at gyms or other health club centers.

What's included in this industry?

Pilates classesYoga classesApparel and accessories salesEquipment sales

Companies

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Related Terms

YOGAYOGA EXERCISEPILATESREFORMERCADILLACWUNDA CHAIR

Industry Code

NAICS 2017

NAICS 71131 - Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US

Performance

Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.

Analyst insights

Emerging yoga trends are diversifying the practice. Unique styles like Yin and hot yoga, along with immersive retreats, are drawing in new students seeking specialized benefi...

In this chapter (4)

  • Current Performance
  • Outlook
  • Volatility
  • Life Cycle

Key metrics

  • Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
  • Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
  • Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
  • Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business

Charts

  • Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
  • Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
  • Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
  • Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
  • Industry Life Cycle

Detailed analysis

  • Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
  • Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
  • Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
  • How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.

Products and Markets

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Analyst insight

Over a third of Pilates and yoga practitioners are above the age of 50. Though most fitness industries are more popular with younger consumers, yoga and PIlates are known to ...

In this chapter

  • Products & Services
  • Major Markets

Key metrics

  • Largest market segment and value in 2024
  • Product innovation level

Charts

  • Products & services segmentation in 2024
  • Major market segmentation in 2024

Detailed analysis

  • Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
  • Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
  • Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
  • Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services

Geographic Breakdown

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Analyst insights

The distribution of Pilates and yoga studios follows population trends. Studios are located near consumers since practitioners are unlikely to travel far for a Pilates or yog...

In this chapter (1)

  • Business Locations

Charts

  • Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
  • Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024

Tables

  • Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
  • Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
  • Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
  • Number and share of employees in each state in 2024

Detailed analysis

  • Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
  • Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage

Competitive Forces

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Analyst insights

Competition from virtual alternatives is heating up. Pilates and yoga practitioners can find low- or no-cost classes online via social media, YouTube or mobile applications.

In this chapter (4)

  • Concentration
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer & Supplier Analysis

Key metrics

  • Industry concentration level
  • Industry competition level and trend
  • Barriers to entry level and trend
  • Substitutes level and trend
  • Buyer power level and trend
  • Supplier power level and trend

Charts

  • Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
  • Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart

Detailed analysis

  • Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
  • Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
  • Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
  • Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
  • Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
  • Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
  • Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
  • Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
  • Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.

Companies

Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.

Analyst insights

No Pilates and Yoga Studios company generates at least 5.0% of industry revenue. Studios often focus on a market niche of local clientele, with some appealing to specific dem...

In this chapter

  • Market Share Concentration
  • Companies
  • Company Spotlights

Charts

  • Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
  • Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024

Detailed analysis

    External Environment

    Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.   

    Analyst insights

    Pilates and yoga studios don’t benefit from government assistance and regulations for studios are minimal. Trade associations provide studios with industry insights and educa...

    In this chapter

    • External Drivers
    • Regulation & Policy
    • Assistance

    Key metrics

    • Regulation & policy level and trend
    • Assistance level and trend

    Charts

    • Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029) 
    • Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029) 

    Detailed analysis

    • Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
    • Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
    • Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.

    Financial Benchmarks

    View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time. 

    Analyst insights

    The dominance of small-scale studios keeps rent costs low. Most studios operate locally or appeal to a niche consumer base and don’t have the upfront capital to purchase spac...

    In this chapter

    • Cost Structure
    • Financial Ratios
    • Key Ratios

    Key metrics

    • Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
    • Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
    • Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
    • Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio

    Charts

    • Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
    • Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
    • Investment vs. share of economy

    Data tables

    • Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
    • Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
    • Income Statement (2017-2022)
    • Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
    • Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
    • Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
    • Leverage Ratios  (2017-2022)
    • Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
    • Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
    • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
    • Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
    • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
    • Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
    • Average Wage (2014-2029)
    • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
    • Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
    • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
    • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
    • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)

    Detailed analysis

    • Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability 

    Key Statistics

    Industry Data

    Data Tables

    Including values and annual change:

    • Revenue (2014-2029)
    • IVA (2014-2029)
    • Establishments (2014-2029)
    • Enterprises (2014-2029)
    • Employment (2014-2029)
    • Exports (2014-2029)
    • Imports (2014-2029)
    • Wages (2014-2029)

    Top Questions Answered

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    What is the market size of the Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US industry in United States in 2024?

    The market size of the Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US industry in United States is $14.7bn in 2024.

    How many businesses are there in the Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US industry in 2024?

    There are 42,216 businesses in the Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.0 % between 2019 and 2024.

    Has the Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?

    The market size of the Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 1.7 % between 2019 and 2024.

    What is the forecast growth of the Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?

    Over the next five years, the Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.

    What does the Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US in United States include?

    Pilates classes and Yoga classes are part of the Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US industry.

    How competitive is the Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US industry in United States?

    The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Pilates & Yoga Studios in the US industry in United States.

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    Competitors

    • Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs in the US
    • Weight Loss Services in the US

    Complementors

    • Athletic & Sporting Goods Manufacturing in the US
    • Tutoring & Driving Schools in the US

    International industries

    • Gym, Health & Fitness Clubs in Canada
    • Gyms and Fitness Centres in Australia
    • Gyms and Fitness Centres in New Zealand
    • Gyms & Fitness Centres in the UK
    • Personal Trainers in the UK

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