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Facebook Ads CPM Benchmarks for Fitness & Training Centers

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CPM (Cost Per Mille) for Fitness & Training Centers

January 2025 - January 2026

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Introduction

Global CPMs for Fitness & Training Centers ran just above market on average, but with far sharper month-to-month swings than the global, all‑industry benchmark. The year traced a classic buildup into Q4 — punctuated by outsized spikes in September and November — before an abrupt January reset. Across all countries, CPM averaged $19.95 for Fitness & Training Centers versus $19.81 globally, yet the variance told the real story: bigger peaks, deeper troughs, and more frequent whiplash.

This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis explores ad performance trends for Fitness & Training Centers across all countries compared to the global benchmark.

The story in the data

  • Starting point to ending point: CPM opened 2025 at $15.74 and closed January 2026 at $8.04 — a 49% decline year over year, underscoring a steep post‑holiday reset.
  • Highs and lows: The global high for Fitness & Training Centers landed in November at $27.60, with a second surge in September at $26.70. The low was January 2026 at $8.04. The annual range was wide at $19.57 (versus $9.48 for the global baseline).
  • Average and momentum: 2025 climbed steadily from $15.74 in January to $24.03 in December, a 53% lift across the year (global baseline: +24%).
  • Volatility: Month‑to‑month absolute change averaged 5.38 CPM points — roughly 3.3x the global benchmark’s 1.63 points. Big moves clustered around February (+6.84), September (+6.81), and November (+6.52), while the sharpest drop arrived in January 2026 (−16.00).

Seasonal and monthly dynamics

The rhythm was familiar but amplified:

  • Q1 2025 averaged $18.25, with a February pop ($22.58) framed by softer January and March levels.
  • Q2 hovered near $18.80, a relatively steady spring.
  • Q3 accelerated to $22.48 as July and August firmed, then September spiked to $26.70.
  • Q4 peaked at $24.24, culminating in November’s annual high at $27.60 and still‑elevated December at $24.03.
  • January 2026 marked a pronounced reset to $8.04, a deeper-than-usual seasonal trough.

This pattern aligns with broader marketplace dynamics — stronger competition and budgets through Q4 and softer engagement costs in early Q1 — but the amplitude in Fitness & Training Centers was notably higher than average.

Country vs. Global

Relative to the global, all‑industry benchmark:

  • On average, Fitness & Training Centers ran ~1% higher ($19.95 vs. $19.81).
  • The category finished above market in 6 of 13 months (notably February +26% and September +34%), but fell below in 7 months, including a significant undershoot in January 2026 (−49%).
  • The narrowest gaps appeared in late summer/early Q4 (August −2%, October −3%), while the widest gaps showed up at the extremes: September’s premium (+34%) and January 2026’s discount (−49%).
  • Trendlines diverged in intensity: the global series rose steadily into Q4 and eased in January, while Fitness & Training Centers followed the same arc but with steeper climbs and a sharper reset.

Closing

These Facebook Ads benchmarks show CPM analysis for Fitness & Training Centers across all countries tracking slightly above the global average, but with more dramatic swings — a strong Q3/Q4 build, outsized peaks in September and November, and a deep January trough. Understanding CPM trends for Fitness & Training Centers globally helps teams gauge country‑specific ad costs, compare CTR performance and CPC trends contextually, and anchor their industry ad performance against the broader market.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Cost Per Mille (CPM) is the cost advertisers pay for 1,000 impressions of 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 affects CPM rates on Facebook Ads?

CPMs are heavily influenced by competition, seasonality (e.g., Q4 costs more), audience size, and ad quality. Smaller audiences and lower relevance scores often lead to higher CPMs.

Why does my CPM vary so much between campaigns?

Different campaign objectives, bidding strategies, and even time of day can change your CPM. For example, conversion campaigns usually have higher CPMs than traffic ones. Also, broad targeting tends to drive lower CPMs.

What's a competitive CPM for 2025?

In most industries, CPMs range from $5 to $18 depending on the region and objective. Retail and e-comm campaigns often sit at the higher end. Our live data above shows a breakdown by country and industry.

Does audience size or targeting affect CPM more?

Both matter, but audience quality (intent + match with your offer) usually has more impact than pure size. However, extremely tight audiences often lead to expensive CPMs due to limited delivery opportunities.

Should I worry more about CPM or CPC?

Depends on your goal. For awareness, CPM is more relevant. For performance campaigns, CPC and CPA matter more. But all are connected—inefficient CPMs can inflate your entire funnel.