Global Market for Physical Fitness Equipment to Exceed US$11.96 Billion by 2010, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

San Jose, California (PRWEB), March 05, 2008 -- Most regions across the globe are witnessing an increase in the number of fitness and health clubs. As the number of health and fitness clubs increases, the demand for fitness equipment also goes up. Even if the number of clubs stabilizes at the current level, the sheer membership numbers, which at the moment are on the rise, could trigger demand for additional fitness equipment.

United States represents the single largest regional market for physical fitness equipment, with sales estimated at US$5 billion in 2007. Registering a compounded annual growth rate of 5.5%, Asia-pacific is projected to emerge as the fastest growing regional market over the period 2000-2010. Physical Fitness Equipment market (http://www.strategyr.com/Physical_Fitness_Equipment_Market_Report.asp) in Europe is projected to reach US$3.4 billion by 2010.

Worldwide treadmills market (http://www.strategyr.com/Physical_Fitness_Equipment_Market_Report.asp) is estimated at US$ 2.43 billion in 2007. Elliptical trainers represent the fastest growing product segment in the global physical fitness equipment market. In the United States, elliptical trainers market (http://www.strategyr.com/Physical_Fitness_Equipment_Market_Report.asp) is estimated at US$967 million for 2007.

Key players listed in the report include BodySolid, Cybex International, Inc., Heinz Kettler Group, ICON Health & Fitness, Inc., Johnson Health Tech, Keys Fitness Products L.P, Life Fitness, Magnum Fitness Systems, Paramount Fitness Corp., PowerSport International, Precor Inc., Reebok International, Star Trac, Technogym, Nautilus, Inc., and Tunturi OY Ltd.

"Physical Fitness Equipment: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., analyzes the global market with hard-to-find data and analytics for key regional markets such as the United States, Europe and others, alongside up and coming markets such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America. The report provides a comprehensive review of market trends and issues, drivers, business profile, players, competitive landscape, recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, alliances, product launches and other strategic industry activities. Analytical estimates and projections are presented in terms of annual sales in US$ over the years 2000 through 2015.

Product groups/segments independently analyzed in the report include Treadmills, Resistance Equipment (Free Weights, Home Gyms/Multi-Stations), Elliptical Trainers, Aerobic Riders, Cross Country Ski Machines, Stationary Exercise Bicycles, Exercise Bikes (Upright Stationary, Group Exercise, Recumbent Stationary), Benches, Ab Crunchers/Abdominal Machines, Step Machines/Stair Climbers, Stretching Machines, Rowing Machines, Toning Machines and Massagers    .

For more details about this research report, please visit http://www.strategyr.com/Physical_Fitness_Equipment_Market_Report.asp.

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) (http://www.strategyr.com) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of over 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

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