Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This article explores the dynamics of China's fitness industry through a comprehensive SWOT analysis, identifying its internal strengths and weaknesses alongside external opportunities and threats. The research draws on a wide range of academic studies, industry reports, and empirical data to evaluate critical factors shaping the sector. Key strengths include rapid digitalization, the growing popularity of fitness applications like Keep, and increasing public awareness of healthy lifestyles. However, challenges such as unequal regional development, inconsistent service quality, and high costs of digital transformation present significant weaknesses. Opportunities for the industry include expanding home-based and online fitness programs, leveraging government initiatives to promote public health, and fostering international collaborations to enhance service quality and innovation. Nonetheless, the industry faces substantial threats, including intense competition from global and domestic players, economic uncertainties, and concerns over data privacy in digital platforms. The findings emphasize the strategic importance of addressing these challenges to unlock the sector's growth potential. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers, business leaders, and researchers aiming to develop effective strategies for advancing fitness programs and promoting a healthier lifestyle across China.
Authors: Dmytro Anikieiev, Shi Shijie
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405821879