LifeFit Group has lost 28% of its membership base

LifeFit Group, the fitness and health platform in Germany and operator of the Fitness First, Elbgym, smile X, Barry’s, The Gym Society Germany, Pure Barre and Club Pilates brands, has published its quarterly results as of 30 April 2021: Operational KPIs went down with members from more than 250k in Q1/20 to 180k in Q2/21 (lack of joiner driven) due to club closures in spring 2020 and from Nov 20 onwards.  Total revenues in core business decreased by 23.1% vs. FY20 and will decrease further in future due to missing members resulting from the lockdown and forthcoming compensations. Adjusted EBITDA in core business decreased by 48.9% vs. FY20 to EUR 8.4m, initiated cost actions during the lockdown (esp. short-time work) were able to largely compensate revenue shortfall in the short term.  

“There is no question that we, like the entire industry, are in a challenging time where our clubs have had to remain closed for more than nine of the last 18 months. I am all the more pleased that we were able to reopen our studios mid of June – including the first Barry’s in Germany/Frankfurt – and that we were able to use the time as effectively as possible to re-start with leaner processes, more digitization and much lower cost base.” comments Martin Seibold, CEO of the LifeFit Group.

“We have been taking transparent and decisive actions in support of our staff and members and have introduced cash preserving activities to mitigate the economic impact. In addition, we are utilising state related economic relief programs and with our strong cash position we are in a good position to weather this storm and be ready for developing opportunities. Health & fitness in general and strengthening of the immune system is probably more important than ever which we anticipate will drive more people into gyms over time.”

Source: LifeFit Group
Picture: Fitness First Germany

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