Budget gyms with more flexible contracts contribute to increase in membership in last yearConsumer spending on UK gym membership has soared by 44% in the last year,figures reveal, driven by the growth in popularity of new, or budget gyms which near without the expensive shackles of contracts that cannot be unlocked and hefty fees.
The research suggests that earlier reports of the demise of the gym – as the UK enthusiastically embraces cycling,park runs and open water swimming – may gain been premature. In June Sport England reported the first tumble in the number of people going to gyms or keeping fit in the privacy of their own homes – by 153000 to 6.56 million but the latest figures indicate they are being more pro-active. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com