Rising Number of Gyms & Health Clubs Coupled with Growing Awareness towards Physical Fitness are the Key Factors Driving the Growth of Fitness Equipment Market in India– 6Wresearch

Rising lifestyle diseases such as heart problems, obesity, and hypertension are resulting in the growing awareness of consumers towards physical fitness. Further, the growing youth population (15-34 years age group) coupled with an increasing number of gyms and health clubs are driving the growth of the fitness equipment market in India. Moreover, the fitness equipment market is witnessing fierce competition in the country owing to the presence of numerous international and domestic players. Star Trac, Precor, and Life Fitness are the key foreign players while Jerai Fitness led the market among the domestic companies.

According to 6Wresearch, India fitness equipment market is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 15% during 2017-23. The cardiovascular training equipment segment acquired the largest revenue share in 2016, however, with the evolving workout preference of consumers, the strength training segment is likely to record the highest growth rate during the forecast period. Amongst all the end-user applications, gyms, and health clubs captured the majority of the revenue share. Additionally, with growing penetration of international fitness chains, gyms & health clubs segment is likely to lead during the forecast period.

According to Anuj Mehrotra, Senior Research Analyst, Research and Consulting, 6Wresearch, "Continuous increase in a number of gyms and health clubs in the country is driving the growth of fitness equipment market in India. Although, floor space is a major challenge for providing gym facilities, yet with growing consumer demand and preferences for physical fitness, gyms are readily installed across different end-user applications including residential societies, offices, educational institutions, etc. Amongst several fitness machines, treadmill remained the most preferred equipment in both home and institutional segments."

"Moreover, international players have acquired a major share in the overall India fitness equipment market. International and domestic manufacturers are investing in R&D to understand customer demand and are coming up with technological advancements, designs, and comfort in equipment," Anuj concluded.

According to Suman Gautam, Research Associate, Research and Consulting, 6Wresearch, "India fitness equipment market is majorly driven by growing demand from Tier-I cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. The gym membership was previously considered as a luxury nevertheless, with increasing fitness awareness over the past few years Tier-II and III cities such as Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Indore, Raipur, etc. are readily opting for fitness and wellness.

"Additionally, commercial applications including hotels, hospitals, and offices are expected to register higher growth rates during the forecast period. Hotels are partnering with health clubs and gyms to offer temporary memberships to their customers. Government and corporates are also working towards promotion of fitness and encouraging employees to maintain work-health balance," Suman concluded.

Some of the major companies in India fitness equipment market include- Star Trac Health & Fitness, Inc., Precor Incorporated, Life Fitness Inc., Jerai Fitness Pvt. Ltd., (Aerofit) Nityasach Fitness Pvt. Ltd., Hoist Fitness Systems Inc and Acme Fitness Pvt. Ltd.

"India Fitness Equipment Market (2017-2023)" provides in-depth analysis with over 48 figures and 6 tables covered in more than 109 pages. The report estimates and forecasts the overall India fitness equipment market by type, end-user applications, and regions. The report also offers insights on competitive landscape, companies benchmarking, company profiles, market drivers, and restraints.