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Facebook Ads CPC Benchmarks for Fitness & Training Centers

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CPC (Cost Per Click) for Fitness & Training Centers

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads CPC benchmarks for Fitness & Training Centers (All countries available)

This analysis looks at cost-per-click (CPC) trends for industry Fitness & Training Centers and target country All countries available compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Key takeaways

  • Overall level: Fitness & Training Centers CPC averages $1.45 versus a global baseline of $1.14, placing the category about 27% above market. It runs above market in 11 of 12 months, dipping below only in September 2025.
  • Highs and lows: Category CPC peaks at $2.13 in July 2025 and bottoms at $0.41 in September 2025 (a $1.72 range). The global peak is $1.47 in November 2024, with a low of $0.95 in September 2025.
  • Trend over time: From October 2024 to September 2025, category CPC declines 67% (from $1.26 to $0.41), while the global baseline declines 19%.
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month absolute change is ~$0.39 in the category (about a 25% average swing), compared with ~$0.08 globally. Notable moves include +54% from October to November, +44% from June to July, and a sharp -77% from August to September.
  • Seasonality: Both series show a Q4 lift (November spike), easing into Q1, and a summer uptick, with the category’s July peak standing out. September shows a pronounced trough for the category.

Trends within Fitness & Training Centers

  • Average CPC across the period: $1.45; median costs staying mostly between $1.20 and $1.94 until summer.
  • Q4 pattern: A jump from $1.26 in October to $1.94 in November 2024, then moderating to $1.61 in December.
  • Q1/Q2: Softening to $1.35 in January; relatively stable in February–March ($1.43–$1.45); a dip in April ($1.20), then a steady climb through June ($1.48).
  • Summer surge and correction: July spikes to $2.13, easing to $1.77 in August and dropping sharply to $0.41 in September.
  • Extremes: Highest month is July 2025 ($2.13); lowest month is September 2025 ($0.41); first-to-last change: -67%.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline average CPC: $1.14, with a narrower range ($1.47 high in November 2024; $0.95 low in September 2025).
  • Stability: The baseline’s month-to-month movements are modest (~$0.08 on average), indicating steadier market conditions relative to the category.
  • Relative positioning by month: The category sits above the baseline from October through August, notably doubling the market in July (2.03x). In September, the category falls 57% below the baseline ($0.41 vs. $0.95).
  • Directionally, both series show a Q4 peak, early-year easing, and some summer pressure; however, Fitness & Training Centers exhibits larger fluctuations and a more pronounced late-Q3 drop.

Seasonality and volatility context

  • Seasonal cues align with broader Facebook Ads behavior: costs typically elevate in Q4 around holiday periods, soften in Q1, and can rise into summer. The category’s July peak and September trough are more extreme than the global pattern, underscoring above-average volatility.

Understanding cost-per-click benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Fitness & Training Centers and All countries available helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Cost Per Click (CPC) is the amount advertisers pay each time a user clicks on their Facebook ad. In the Fitness & Training Centers industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. 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.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

What exactly is CPC in Facebook Ads?

CPC (Cost Per Click) is what you pay each time someone clicks on your ad, on any Facebook Ads placement. It's calculated by dividing your total spend by the number of clicks received. Facebook Ads lists Clicks, Link Clicks and Outbound Clicks separately. The former is the sum of all types of clicks (including, for example, clicks to your profile page, to a link or to a comment).

What's considered a good CPC for Facebook ads in 2025?

The truth is that varies, so play with our tool to get some benchmarks that are relevant to you. CPC values are highly dependent on the region, industry and campaign objective. The US is one of the most expensive markets.

What influences cost per click on Facebook?

Several factors affect CPC: your audience targeting, competition in your industry, ad relevance score, and creative performance. If your ad isn't getting engagement or relevance is low, CPC tends to spike.

Why is my Facebook ad CPC suddenly increasing?

CPC spikes usually happen because of increased competition in your target audience, seasonal trends (like holidays), poor ad relevance scores, or algorithm changes. Check if your audience targeting has become too narrow or if your creative is showing fatigue.

Do desktop and mobile Facebook ads have different CPCs?

Yes, there's a noticeable difference between platforms. Mobile CPCs often run lower than desktop. How many times do check Instagram on your phone and how often do you open it in your computer? There's simply much more mobile inventory. Tip: segment your performance data by placement to understand where your clicks are coming from. Spoiler: it's likely all mobile.

Should I optimize my campaigns for CPC or conversions?

For most businesses, optimizing for conversions will deliver much better ROI than focusing purely on CPC. A low CPC is meaningless if those clicks don't convert. However, if you're running awareness campaigns or some kind content promotion, CPC optimization might potentially make sense, although most experts have switched to conversion optimization by now.

Why do my CPC benchmarks differ from published industry averages?

Your specific audience targeting, creative quality, bidding strategy, and account history all influence your CPC. Industry averages provide a reference point, but your historical performance is a more reliable benchmark for setting expectations and measuring improvement.

Are CPCs cheaper on Instagram or Facebook?

Instagram CPCs are generally slightly higher due to stronger purchase intent and higher competition among advertisers. But it depends on the audience and creative.