How Much Do Personal Gym Users Pay? "Convenience of Access" is the Top Factor in Choosing a Gym [Usage Status Survey 2026]
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- How Much Do Personal Gym Users Pay? "Convenience of Access" is the Top Factor in Choosing a Gym [Usage Status Survey 2026]
- A survey on the actual usage of personal gyms reveals that while the most common monthly fee is "under ¥10,000," the majority of users are willing to pay up to "¥20,000-¥30,000," indicating potential for price increases based on service quality. "Convenience of access" was the most cited reason for choosing a gym, with the quality of trainers being prioritized over price.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 11, 2026
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A survey on the actual usage of personal gyms reveals that while the most common monthly fee is "under ¥10,000," the majority of users are willing to pay up to "¥20,000-¥30,000," indicating potential for price increases based on service quality. "Convenience of access" was the most cited reason for choosing a gym, with the quality of trainers being prioritized over price.
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- How Much Do Personal Gym Users Pay? "Convenience of Access" is the Top Factor in Choosing a Gym [Usage Status Survey 2026] (June 11, 2026), PR Times
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- June 11, 2026
A survey on the actual usage of personal gyms reveals that while the most common monthly fee is "under ¥10,000," the majority of users are willing to pay up to "¥20,000-¥30,000," indicating potential for price increases based on service quality. "Convenience of access" was the most cited reason for choosing a gym, with the quality of trainers being prioritized over price.
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- 📰 Published: June 11, 2026 at 20:10
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Personal Gym Marketing Inc. (URL: https://personalgym.co.jp), which operates the portal site "Jimsele" listing personal gym information nationwide, conducted the "Personal Gym Usage Status Survey 2026" targeting 490 men and women nationwide who have experience using personal gyms.
This report (Part 1) presents the survey results regarding monthly fees, acceptable upper limits, gym selection criteria, and information gathering methods.
Survey Overview
Target Audience: Men and women nationwide with experience using personal gyms (currently attending or attended within the last 3 years)
Valid Responses: 490 (285 males, 205 females)
Survey Method: Internet survey (using the self-administered questionnaire tool "Freeasy")
Survey Period: May 2026
Survey Organizer: Personal Gym Marketing Inc. (operated by Jimsele)
Survey Summary
Q2 | Frequency of Visits: "About once every two weeks" is most common, with about half visiting once a week or more.
The most frequent response was "about once every two weeks" (32.24%). This was followed by "once a week" (21.63%), "twice a week" (15.31%), and "three or more times a week" (14.08%), with the total for "once a week or more" reaching approximately 51%.
Q3 & Q4 | Monthly Fees and Acceptable Upper Limits: Tendency to accept "higher" fees than actual payment.
While the most common actual monthly fee was "under ¥10,000" (27.35%), when asked about the acceptable upper limit, "under ¥20,000-¥30,000" was the most frequent response (22.24%), revealing that many users are willing to accept higher price points than what they currently pay. This suggests there is room for price increases depending on how the quality and value of services are communicated.
Q5 | Deciding Factor for Selection: Location ranks first, with trainer quality surpassing price.
The top reason for choosing a gym (up to 3 selections allowed) was "proximity to home or work" at 41.02%. Notably, "trainer's quality and atmosphere" ranked second at 36.73%, surpassing "price and cost-performance" which came in third at 34.90%. This indicates that expectations for trainers are prioritized over price when selecting a personal gym.
Q6 | Information Sources: Search engines and review sites are neck and neck, with social media emerging in third place.
Regarding information sources used to find a gym (multiple selections allowed), "search engines" ranked first with 37.35%.
"Review and comparison sites" were a close second at 36.73%, and "social media" was third at 28.16%. Digital information sources have completely become the mainstream, significantly outperforming offline media such as TV commercials and flyers.
▼ For detailed data and analysis of all questions, please visit the full version page on the Jimsele official website:
https://personalgym.co.jp/user-survey-vol1/
■ Regarding the Use of This Data
1. You are free to use this data. Please clearly state "Surveyed by Jimsele, a personal gym comparison site" as the source of information.
2. Please set a link to the following URL as the source:
https://personalgym.co.jp/user-survey-vol1/
3. Modification or alteration of the survey results data is not permitted.
4. We reserve the right to revoke permission for reproduction and request the cessation of publication if we deem it inappropriate.
About Personal Gym Marketing Inc.
Business Overview: Operation of a portal site listing personal gym information nationwide. Web marketing business.
Location: Osaka Ekimae Dai-ni Building 12-12, 1-2-2 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Representative: Takahiro Shioji, Representative Director
Inquiries Regarding This Matter
Personal Gym Marketing Inc. Media Business Department
https://personalgym.co.jp/contact/
This report (Part 1) presents the survey results regarding monthly fees, acceptable upper limits, gym selection criteria, and information gathering methods.
Survey Overview
Target Audience: Men and women nationwide with experience using personal gyms (currently attending or attended within the last 3 years)
Valid Responses: 490 (285 males, 205 females)
Survey Method: Internet survey (using the self-administered questionnaire tool "Freeasy")
Survey Period: May 2026
Survey Organizer: Personal Gym Marketing Inc. (operated by Jimsele)
Survey Summary
Q2 | Frequency of Visits: "About once every two weeks" is most common, with about half visiting once a week or more.
The most frequent response was "about once every two weeks" (32.24%). This was followed by "once a week" (21.63%), "twice a week" (15.31%), and "three or more times a week" (14.08%), with the total for "once a week or more" reaching approximately 51%.
Q3 & Q4 | Monthly Fees and Acceptable Upper Limits: Tendency to accept "higher" fees than actual payment.
While the most common actual monthly fee was "under ¥10,000" (27.35%), when asked about the acceptable upper limit, "under ¥20,000-¥30,000" was the most frequent response (22.24%), revealing that many users are willing to accept higher price points than what they currently pay. This suggests there is room for price increases depending on how the quality and value of services are communicated.
Q5 | Deciding Factor for Selection: Location ranks first, with trainer quality surpassing price.
The top reason for choosing a gym (up to 3 selections allowed) was "proximity to home or work" at 41.02%. Notably, "trainer's quality and atmosphere" ranked second at 36.73%, surpassing "price and cost-performance" which came in third at 34.90%. This indicates that expectations for trainers are prioritized over price when selecting a personal gym.
Q6 | Information Sources: Search engines and review sites are neck and neck, with social media emerging in third place.
Regarding information sources used to find a gym (multiple selections allowed), "search engines" ranked first with 37.35%.
"Review and comparison sites" were a close second at 36.73%, and "social media" was third at 28.16%. Digital information sources have completely become the mainstream, significantly outperforming offline media such as TV commercials and flyers.
▼ For detailed data and analysis of all questions, please visit the full version page on the Jimsele official website:
https://personalgym.co.jp/user-survey-vol1/
■ Regarding the Use of This Data
1. You are free to use this data. Please clearly state "Surveyed by Jimsele, a personal gym comparison site" as the source of information.
2. Please set a link to the following URL as the source:
https://personalgym.co.jp/user-survey-vol1/
3. Modification or alteration of the survey results data is not permitted.
4. We reserve the right to revoke permission for reproduction and request the cessation of publication if we deem it inappropriate.
About Personal Gym Marketing Inc.
Business Overview: Operation of a portal site listing personal gym information nationwide. Web marketing business.
Location: Osaka Ekimae Dai-ni Building 12-12, 1-2-2 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Representative: Takahiro Shioji, Representative Director
Inquiries Regarding This Matter
Personal Gym Marketing Inc. Media Business Department
https://personalgym.co.jp/contact/
FAQ
Approximately how much do personal gym users pay per month?
The most common actual monthly fee is "under ¥10,000," followed by "¥10,000-¥20,000." However, the acceptable upper limit tends to be higher.
What is the most important factor when choosing a personal gym?
The most important factor is "proximity to home or work," followed by "trainer's quality and atmosphere," which ranks higher than "price and cost-performance."
What sources do people use to find personal gyms?
"Search engines" and "review/comparison sites" are mainstream, but information gathering via "social media" is also increasing.
Do users accept higher fees than what they actually pay?
Yes, many users indicate an acceptable upper limit higher than their current payment, suggesting potential for price increases based on service quality.
How can these survey results be used for personal gym marketing?
Highlighting location and trainer quality, and strengthening digital channel communication, can lead to acquiring more users.