In 2023, about 400 new fitness clubs may open in Russia, mostly small gyms and studios. writes about it “Kommersant” With reference to the National Fitness Society’s (NFS) estimate.
As noted in the material, however, several dozen players may leave the market. In a positive scenario, the total number of fitness clubs could reach 8.6 thousand facilities by the end of 2023, which is 5% more than at the end of 2022.
According to Olga Kiseleva, head of the Association of Fitness Industry Operators (AOFI), based on the calculations of FitnessData, 400-500 fitness clubs could be opened this year, of which 340-420 will be small-format halls and studios, and the rest will occupy areas of 500 square meters. m.
According to AOFI, there are currently 13.5 thousand fitness clubs in Russia.
Maria Spiridonova, former member of the Russian Bar Association said The main agency that from 2023 it will be possible to get a tax deduction for a subscription to a fitness club. According to him, the maximum you can get a deduction is 120 thousand rubles. 13% will be refunded from expenses. The lawyer explained that this deduction was not made separately, but together with other social deductions: treatment, education, etc.