Health Club Business

Health Club Business Success Stories [2025]

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

A health club business can be a rewarding venture that promotes wellness and community. In simple terms, it's about creating a space equipped with exercise machines, fitness classes, and wellness programs where people come to improve their health and fitness.

The appeal lies in serving the ever-growing need for physical fitness and well-being. You'll be managing facilities, hiring knowledgeable staff, and curating an inviting atmosphere that motivates members to achieve their fitness goals. But it’s not just about physical space; think beyond the gym – personal training, nutrition counseling, and online classes can diversify your offerings.

Wellness is a priority for many, and starting a health club harnesses this fact while helping people live healthier lives. If you're passionate about fitness and have a knack for business management, this could be the ideal venture to consider.

In this list, you'll find real-world health club business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a health club business that makes money.

1. Meridian Fitness ($708K/year)

Frustrated by the lack of local fitness options and intrigued by a gap in the market for stone massages, Alma Curry launched Meridian Fitness in Greenwich, now generating around £200,000 annually. Her gym-spa hybrid quickly became a community hub, leveraging SEO and word-of-mouth to attract over 50 members in the first quarter.

How much money it makes: $708K/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
How many people on the team: 10

My Neighborhood Gym Brings In £60K/Month

Discover the inspiring story of Alma Curry, founder of Meridian Fitness, as she shares her vision to create a holistic fitness community that offers top-notch training classes, affordable gym membership prices, and a variety of fitness programs for people of all ages.

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