Current trends in fitness and wellness suggest that clients are becoming more focused on building muscle and gaining strength than losing weight. The GWI estimated that global consumers spent about $108.6 billion (roughly $984 per participant) on fitness activities in 2018. That year, it was estimated that 190 million people were members of private/commercial gyms and fitness facilities across nearly 258,000 locations in 211 countries.
Fitness interests have only grown since then, and while clients turned to at-home workouts during the pandemic, many have reversed course and returned to fitness classes and studios in the last year.
New data from Xponential, a global franchiser of boutique fitness brands, shows how in-demand new fitness classes are. According to their research, Chicago has the most boutique fitness studios in the United States, with thirty-four across the major city. New York, San Diego, Houston and Austin round out the top five.
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Los Angeles, known for being at the forefront of beauty and fitness, ranks 19th in the United States with 12 boutique fitness studios. It is the third-ranked city in California behind San Diego and Irvine.
Texas has the most cities in the top 20, boasting high numbers for its top four cities: Houston, Austin, Dallas and San Antonio.
Check out the top 20 cities below!
Cities with the Most Boutique Fitness Studios:
- Chicago, Illinois - 34
- New York City, New York - 31
- San Diego, California - 30
- Houston, Texas - 28
- Austin, Texas - 21
- Atlanta, Georgia - 17
- Denver, Colorado - 17
- Phoenix, Arizona - 17
- Charlotte, North Carolina - 16
- San Antonio, Texas - 16
- Dallas, Texas - 14
- Irvine, California - 14
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - 14
- Tampa, Florida - 14
- Brooklyn, New York - 13
- Nashville, Tennessee - 13
- Cincinnati, Ohio - 12
- Jacksonville, Florida - 12
- Los Angeles, California - 12
- Orlando, Florida - 12
