Analysis of Issues in Fitness Centers through News Articles before and after the COVID-19 Pandemic in South Korea: Applying Big Data Analysis

Miyoung, Roh; Choi, Youngchyul; Park, Haewon

doi:10.3390/su15032660

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“…Furthermore, previous studies have shown that the presence of COVID-19 has been shown to influence the decision-making process [ 32 , 33 ]. In addition, gyms or fitness centers were considered places with a high risk for COVID-19 virus transmission [ 34 ]. On the other hand, previous studies have also shown that exercise can improve the immune system by increasing the number of immune cells and strengthening the body’s defenses against the virus, thus providing a cost-effective, practical, and non-pharmacological way to deal with COVID-19 [ 35 ].…”

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Purchase Channels and Motivation for Exercise in the Slovenian Population: Customer Behavior as a Guarantee of Fitness Center Sustainability

Vučković

Čuk

Đurić

2023

Behavioral Sciences

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The sustainability of fitness centers depends on two factors: member recruitment and retention, which is why these factors have received attention in recent decades. Temporal trends in fitness center membership purchase channels from 2016 to 2022 and motivation for exercise in 2022 in the Slovenian general population were investigated. The sample included 3419 participants, including 3131 participants (age 31.03 ± 11.31 years, 1430 females) and 288 participants (age 29.39 ± 10.43 years, 110 females) for the first and second objectives, respectively. Data were assessed using a web-based recruitment questionnaire and the EMI-2 motivation questionnaire. Traditional advertising strategies such as radio and flyers are the least effective (only 0.9% of memberships in 2022), while more sophisticated advertising strategies such as the internet and social media are becoming increasingly important in the advertising world (26.6% of memberships in 2022). On the other hand, word of mouth is the most influential method, attracting 51.3% of new members. Females, older members, and Eastern Slovenians were more motivated to exercise by health and esthetic motives, and males and younger members by challenge and competition. Fitness center management should focus on providing the best possible quality of service, tailoring it to the age, gender, and motivation of customers.

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Purchase Channels and Motivation for Exercise in the Slovenian Population: Customer Behavior as a Guarantee of Fitness Center Sustainability

Vučković

Čuk

Đurić

2023

Behavioral Sciences

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“…However, over the past 3 years, fitness centers have experienced a sharp decline in sales and a decrease in the number of centers the government's social distancing and indoor sports facility restrictions during COVID-19 [ 12 ]. Fortunately, with the recent ending of the pandemic, there has been a heightened interest in health more than before the pandemic, leading to a recovery in the market conditions of fitness centers [ 13 ]. McKinsey & Company noted that the fitness industry is bouncing back with significant increase in revenue, and experts predict the industry will grow by 171.75 % between now and 2028 [ 14 ].…”

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The relative importance of servicescape in fitness center for facility improvement

Jang,

Baek

2024

Heliyon

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Sindiramutty,

Jhanjhi,

Ray

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Advances in Medical Technologies and Clinical Practice

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In recent years, the concept of the metaverse has garnered substantial attention as an emerging digital realm that combines virtual reality, augmented reality, and various interactive technologies to create immersive and interconnected digital spaces. As traditional fitness routines and sports activities transform due to technological advancements, virtual gyms and sports have emerged as innovative solutions to engage individuals in physical activities within the metaverse. Dive into the dynamic realm of the metaverse with this chapter on virtual gyms and sports. The metaverse's business models, user experience design, and scaling strategies are explored, as are its applications in healthcare, therapy, and sports training. As the curtain falls, the authors delve into virtual fan engagement, community building, and future trends. The dynamic landscape of the metaverse awaits your exploration within these pages. Join the researchers in navigating the boundless possibilities of virtual gyms and sports, unraveling their impact on society, industry, and beyond.

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Analysis of Issues in Fitness Centers through News Articles before and after the COVID-19 Pandemic in South Korea: Applying Big Data Analysis

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Purchase Channels and Motivation for Exercise in the Slovenian Population: Customer Behavior as a Guarantee of Fitness Center Sustainability

Purchase Channels and Motivation for Exercise in the Slovenian Population: Customer Behavior as a Guarantee of Fitness Center Sustainability

The relative importance of servicescape in fitness center for facility improvement

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