Strength fitness equipment market size: global value estimated at USD 2,023 million by 2024

Strength fitness equipment refers to any equipment that is used to build muscle strength, endurance, and body coordination. These devices help users perform targeted muscle training to promote muscle growth and body strength.

Strength Fitness Equipment Types and Applications

Type:

Free weights: including barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, etc., which allow for a variety of exercise modes and are suitable for a wide range of strength training.
Resistance machines: e.g. Smith machines, pull-up machines, etc., provide a fixed exercise trajectory and reduce the risk of injury, suitable for beginners and users who need to train safely.

Functional training equipment: such as TRX Suspension Training System or Balance Ball, which emphasizes the overall coordination and stability of the body.

Cable machines: allow users to perform strength training at different angles, suitable for specialized training of shoulders, back and other parts of the body.

Applications:

Home use: small and multi-functional equipment, such as adjustable dumbbells or folding strength training machines, suitable for users with limited space at home.

Commercial: large, multifunctional equipment used in gyms or training centers, such as multi-station strength trainers or professional-grade weightlifting benches.

Rehabilitation and therapeutic: equipment designed for patients recovering from injuries or post-surgery, emphasizing low-impact and progressive training.

Strength and Fitness Equipment Industry

Driven by the global fitness culture, industry reports indicate that the global strength fitness equipment market is estimated to be valued at USD 2,023 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2,600 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period of 2025-2031.

The U.S. is one of the largest strength and fitness equipment markets in the world, with a well-established market and diverse product lines. According to the Sports & Fitness Association of America (SFIA) report, the U.S. market grew by about 5% in 2023, driven mainly by the demand for home fitness equipment.

The Chinese market is growing rapidly, especially against the backdrop of accelerating urbanization and rising health awareness. According to the China Sporting Goods Industry Federation, China's strength and fitness equipment market grew by approximately 20% in 2023, due to increased demand for high-quality fitness equipment from domestic consumers.

Professionals' Views

Coach Li, Beijing Fitness Club: “I have observed an increasing preference for multifunctional training equipment among clients, as they want to complete multiple workouts on a single piece of equipment. This not only saves space but also increases the fun of training.” (Interview transcript, 2023)

Mary Smith, American Fitness Equipment Designer: “Innovation is key in the strength and fitness equipment market. It is important to design for functionality, but also for user experience and durability. Especially for home users, the portability and versatility of the equipment becomes the focus of choice.” (Published in the Journal of Fitness Design, 2023)

Prof. Zhang, Sports Science Researcher: “Strength fitness equipment has great potential for application in rehabilitation. By precisely controlling resistance and movement trajectory, we can help patients perform safer and more effective rehabilitation.” (Academic Paper, 2023)