FIBO 2025: The Highlights of the World's Largest Fitness Trade Fair – An In-Depth Look

FIBO 2025 Sets New Standards

From April 10 to 13, 2025, Cologne once again transformed into the mecca of the fitness and health industry: FIBO 2025 celebrated its 40th anniversary and broke all records. Over 1,200 exhibitors and 154,748 visitors from 129 countries made the trade fair the global hotspot for innovations, trends, and networking in the fitness sector. FIBO is long more than just a trade fair – it is a reflection of the dynamic development of the international fitness industry.

Records, Numbers, and Trends: The Fitness Industry is Booming

FIBO 2025 impressively demonstrated how strongly the fitness industry is growing. In Germany, 11.71 million members now train in fitness studios, resulting in an annual turnover of 5.82 billion euros. Across Europe, there are even 71.6 million members and a market volume of 36 billion euros. The fair made it clear that fitness has long become a central economic factor and lifestyle – especially among the younger generation.

The Most Important Highlights of FIBO 2025

1. Innovations & Digitalization: The Future is Now

A central theme was digitalization and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the fitness industry. In the new Confex hall, companies like Virtuagym, ABC Fitness, and Sport Alliance presented smart software solutions for studios and physiotherapy practices. Connected training systems, digital tools, and personalized health solutions were the focus – from smart fitness equipment (EGYM, Technogym, Life Fitness) to AI-based nutrition and training plans.

2. Longevity: Healthy Aging as a Megatrend

The new Longevity Area in Hall 1 was a real highlight. Everything revolved around the topic of healthy aging: from walk-in hotel room concepts to innovative regeneration and sleep optimization technologies to lectures on cell cleansing and mitochondrial therapy. Longevity is more than a trend – it is the future topic of the industry and appeals to both end consumers and the hotel and tourism sectors.

3. Action, Competitions & Community Experience

FIBO 2025 was a real experience for all fitness fans. Especially popular was the return of the HYROX competition series – a mix of running and functional exercises that provided pure action. The FIBO Football Festival also thrilled with exclusive training sessions and meet & greets. Live workouts with well-known fitness influencers, calisthenics shows, and challenges created an energetic atmosphere throughout the entire trade fair grounds.

4. Exhibitors & Product Innovations

Over 1,200 exhibitors presented their latest products – from connected training systems to innovative supplements to functional training tools. Brands like EGYM, Technogym, Life Fitness, Blackroll, Rogue, and Eleiko set new standards in training, regeneration, and bodybuilding. The dietary supplements sector also boomed – with a focus on natural ingredients and individual needs.

Celebrities, Influencers & Networking

FIBO 2025 attracted numerous celebrities and fitness influencers to Cologne: HYROX athlete Imke Salander, former handball world champion Michael "Mimi" Kraus, functional pro David Jackson, actor Angelo Carlucci, as well as social media stars like Sophia Thiel and Lisa-Marie Schiffner were on site and provided additional highlights.

FIBO 2025 – The Future of the Fitness Industry is Now

FIBO 2025 impressively showed how important innovation, digitalization, and holistic health are for the future of the fitness industry. With record numbers, an international audience, and visionary trends, FIBO remains the most important industry meeting in the world. Anyone who wants to know where fitness, wellness, and health are heading cannot miss FIBO.

Focus on a Holistically Active Lifestyle

The fitness industry is already looking ahead to FIBO 2026, which will take place again at the Cologne exhibition grounds from April 16 to 19, 2026. The organizers emphasize that next year an active and holistically conscious lifestyle will be even more in the spotlight. With this, FIBO continues its claim not only to present the latest trends and innovations in fitness, health, and wellness but also to specifically promote social topics such as diversity and inclusion.

What Awaits Visitors in 2026?
- An expanded program around health, prevention, and digital fitness solutions
- Even more international exhibitors and speakers
- Interactive workouts, inspiring lectures, and numerous networking opportunities
- A special focus on promoting a healthy, sustainable lifestyle for all generations

Save the date now:  
FIBO 2026 – April 16 to 19, 2026, Cologne 
All current news and developments can be found continuously on the official FIBO website and social media channels.