
Gym practitioners are increasingly interested in mental health therapy as part of their fitness or wellness routine.
Research Study
In accordance with current data/statistics

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Shift Toward “Mind + Body” Fitness.
People now see mental fitness as just as important as physical fitness.
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Gyms and fitness centers are adding meditation zones, breathwork sessions, or mental health apps.
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Over 63% people report that stress management and emotional balance help them stay consistent with workouts.

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Demand from Gym Members
Surveys (from Mindbody, Les Mills, etc.) show that:
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Over 70% of gym-goers say mental well-being is part of their fitness goals.
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Over 60% Members prefer gyms that offer mindfulness, relaxation, or therapy-style programs in addition to physical training.

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Gym owners are realizing that mental health offerings:
Increase member retention (people stay longer when they feel emotionally supported):
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Attract new clients who want a more holistic fitness experience.
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Differentiate their brand from regular gyms.
General Stats:
USA + UK + EUROPE
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The average annual membership retention rate in U.S. health clubs is about 67% (i.e., ~33% cancel per year) according to one source.
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A Gym market report says 50% of new members at a gym quit within six months.
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A rough conservative estimate might be: 30–40% of gym members could be at risk of leaving (or fail to engage long term) because their gym lacks mental-health or wellness support.
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A survey found that 76% of respondents said workouts were crucial for their mental health during the pandemic.
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Another source states that gyms which offer mental-health resources or mindfulness programs report about a 20% increase in retention compared to those that don’t.
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The penetration rate of gym / health-club membership in the UK is 16.9% (i.e., about 1 in 6 UK adults) in 2024.
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On cancellation / attrition: one source notes that UK private club operators “lose around 50% of their members each year” (from older data) and that retention remains a key challenge.
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A premium chain offering a “well-being membership” (Mental health well being) reported a 90% one-year retention rate for those memberships (which is significantly above average).
UAE
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From the GymNation “UAE & KSA Health & Fitness Report 2025” - 92 % of respondents said that becoming healthier is a major aspiration for 2025.
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58% of respondents in the UAE didn’t have a gym membership in the previous 12 months — indicating a large “untapped” audience.
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In the UAE region, 92% of fitness-active adults say mental well-being is crucial. While major attrition drivers reported are time and cost, the fact that mental-well-being is highly valued suggests a gap — an opportunity to improve retention by addressing emotional/mental health support.
Singapore
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A survey by Virgin Active in Singapore found that 73% of respondents prioritized recreational spaces in the gym; 71% prioritized wellness programmes (which can include mental/emotional support); and 60% prioritized community/social bonding activities.
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The national survey (Sport Singapore / Ministry of Health (Singapore)) noted that in 2021, about 71% of Singaporeans achieved at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity weekly, down from ~80% in 2019. The drop was attributed in part to “mental fatigue” from routines, stay-home orders and disruptions.
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High interest in wellness & community (as shown by the 71% + 60% figures) indicates a receptive market for more than just physical training.
General
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General gym-industry data suggests high churn: For example globally the average annual gym retention rate is ~60% (i.e., around 40% cancel per year).
Note: All data is collected from various sources on internet.
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