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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Fitness & Training Centers in United States

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Cost Per Lead for Fitness & Training Centers in United States

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost per lead benchmarks: Fitness & Training Centers in the United States vs. global

This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for the industry Fitness & Training Centers and target country United States compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Main takeaways

  • Across the last 13 months, United States Fitness & Training Centers averaged a cost per lead (CPL) of $32.03, about 10.5% below the global baseline average of $35.80—generally below market.
  • Volatility was high: average month-to-month absolute change was $16.88 in the selected data versus $4.50 globally.
  • Seasonal patterns:
  • Baseline shows the typical Q4 lift: Oct to Nov +33.7%, with Dec still elevated.
  • United States Fitness & Training Centers also ticked up into Nov–Dec, then surged atypically in mid-summer (Jul–Aug) before dropping sharply in Sep.
  • From Sep 2024 to Sep 2025, CPL fell 59.8% in the selected data (from $25.11 to $10.10) versus a 37.3% decline globally—ending well below average.
  • United States CPL was below the global month’s level in 11 of 13 months; only Jul and Aug were above market (especially Aug at 2.47x the global CPL).

United States Fitness & Training Centers: trend highlights

  • Average: $32.03 over the period.
  • Highs and lows:
  • Highest CPL: $91.56 in Aug 2025 (a pronounced spike).
  • Lowest CPL: $10.10 in Sep 2025.
  • Q4 movement: Oct 2024 $20.95 → Nov $25.85 → Dec $26.70 (modest seasonal lift).
  • Notable swings:
  • Mar → Apr 2025 dropped from $21.38 to $11.63 (-45.6%).
  • May → Jun jumped from $20.17 to $35.91 (+78%).
  • Jun → Jul rose to $62.27 (+73%), then Jul → Aug to $91.56 (+47%).
  • Aug → Sep fell to $10.10 (-89%), the largest single-month drop (absolute change: -$81.47).
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute change of $16.88 indicates a highly unstable CPL environment.

Global baseline: benchmark context

  • Average: $35.80.
  • Highs and lows:
  • Highest CPL: $41.58 in Nov 2024.
  • Lowest CPL: $20.63 in Sep 2025.
  • Seasonality: clear Q4 uplift—Oct $31.12 → Nov $41.58 (+33.7%), Dec $39.63 (still elevated)—and steadier month-to-month movement (avg absolute change $4.50).

How United States compares to global

  • Overall positioning: below market on average (-10.5%) and in 11 of 13 individual months.
  • Seasonal alignment:
  • Q4: broadly in line with overall trends (both show increases into Nov–Dec), though the global lift is stronger.
  • Summer: the United States series diverges sharply with a July–August spike (Jul +61% vs global; Aug +147% vs global), then reverts below market in September (-51% vs global).
  • Endpoint comparison: final month (Sep 2025) is notably efficient at $10.10 vs global $20.63.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Fitness & Training Centers and United States helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Fitness & Training Centers industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting United States, advertisers often face higher costs due to high competition and purchasing power. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

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United States Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 20Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 17Presidents' Day
May 26Memorial Day
Jun 19Juneteenth
Jul 4Independence Day
Sep 1Labor Day
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
Nov 27Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Thanksgiving & Black Friday weekend), December (Christmas), Back-to-school (July–September), Summer travel season (Memorial Day onwards)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around major holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, especially in travel and entertainment. Black Friday/Thanksgiving weekend triggers massive spikes in retail ad competition. December ad demand typically peaks—retail campaigns require significantly higher budgets. Back-to-school promotions drive increased competition. Juneteenth may see regional engagement rise.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.