Changes in spending, gym closures and anti-obesity drugs decimate fitness industry

People exercise at a gym in southern Seoul on June 30, 2025. [NEWS1]

People exercise at a gym in southern Seoul on June 30, 2025. [NEWS1] The fitness industry is in decline due to anti-obesity drugs. As fitness spending soars, the once-thriving “dumbbell economy” is being forced into diets as people turn to medical solutions to manage their weight. The number of customers who used their cards at … Read more