Home-gym gear still rising
The global fitness equipment market is projected to grow at about a 3% CAGR from 2025–2033, with North America the largest buyer and rising demand for connected home gym gear as travel disruption pushes people to invest in at-home setups. [](https://newstrail.com/fitness-equipment-market-3) [](https://www.cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/03/13/canadians-turning-to-march-break-alternatives-amid-tensions-in-cuba-mexico/).
Analysts put the market’s 2033 value near $18.4 billion, rising from roughly $11.0 billion in 2017 according to Allied Market Research’s forecast. alliedmarketresearch.com The connected-home segment is projected to grow far faster, with Grand View Research estimating a 21.1% CAGR to about $14.0 billion by 2033 from an estimated $2.75 billion base in 2024 and reporting North America held roughly half the connected market in 2024. grandviewresearch.com Canadian travel reports show consumers are pivoting away from traditional March Break hotspots after unrest in Cuba and Mexico, with CP24 and related outlets documenting families choosing alternative destinations or staying home this season. cp24.com Hardware makers are sending mixed signals: Peloton reported 2.661 million paid connected subscriptions in Q2 FY2026, down about 7% year-over-year and flagged continued short-to-medium-term softness in equipment demand, while Tonal has reported a return to revenue growth and is expanding retail placements as part of a turnaround. barchart.com
