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Fitness Industry Value Curve - Planet Fitness vs Premium Gyms

How Planet Fitness created a judgement-free zone by eliminating intimidation and lowering prices.

Value Curves

Reference Company (dashed line)

Strategy Overview

Planet Fitness eliminated intimidation, reduced equipment variety and classes, while creating a judgement-free zone with ultra-low prices.

Planet Fitness (shown in #8B5CF6) represents the innovative approach, while Equinox (⭐ reference) represents the traditional industry standard.

Key Differentiators

  • Eliminated intimidating gym culture
  • Reduced focus on serious bodybuilders
  • Created purple and yellow non-gym aesthetic
  • Introduced "Pizza Monday" and "Bagel Tuesday"
  • Set off "lunk alarm" for intimidating behavior

ERRC Framework Applied

🚫 Eliminated

    📉 Reduced

    • Equipment Variety
    • Personal Training
    • Group Classes
    • Intimidation Level
    • Luxury Amenities

    📈 Raised

    • Monthly Price
    • Judgement-Free Environment
    • Free Perks
    • Non-Traditional Branding

    Created

    • Monthly Price
    • Free Perks
    • Non-Traditional Branding

    Blue Ocean Insights

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    Targeted 80% of population who don't go to gyms

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    Made fitness accessible to casual exercisers

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    Created social permission to be a beginner

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    Turned gym membership into entertainment value