When was the last time you worked out? What about the last time you had a chocolate bar? Is it the wrong way round? If so, you are with the majority. According to Deloitte, while the government worries about obesity, more and more of us are leaving the gym. During the year to June, membership of health clubs fell 53,000 to 1.42 million.
Adrian Balcome, leisure partner at Deloitte, said “The leisure industry, like all consumer-focused businesses is entering a tough time.”
Northern Ireland and the West Midlands seem to be the areas with the biggest problems, with membership declining by 7.6% and 6.5% respectively.
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