Preventive health and fitness
The fitness industry plays a significant role in the sport and active recreation sector in Australia.
The fitness industry plays a significant role in the sport and active recreation sector in Australia with the AusPlay survey reporting that an estimated 36% of the adult population (15+) participate in fitness or gym (including Crossfit). 8
AUSactive, opens in a new tab (formerly Fitness Australia), the peak health and fitness industry association, reports that their members include 15,000 professionals, 3,500 fitness, yoga and Pilates businesses, 4,000 students, 200 Continuing Education Credit providers, and over 40 Quality Accredited businesses who are leading the way in quality service delivery in an industry with over 8.3 million active consumers. 9
