Fitness & Sports

Fitness venues are particularly music-dependent. Karageorghis et al. (2009) demonstrated that music synchronized to exercise cadence reduces perceived exertion by up to 10% and increases performance output. Gyms are also one of the highest-risk categories for collecting society enforcement, with the Berlin fitness studio (€42,000, GEMA) case being the most cited enforcement example in Europe.

Venue Types in the Fitness & Sports Industry

Music Licensing for Fitness & Sports

Businesses in the fitness & sports industry playing recorded music in public-facing spaces must hold licences from the relevant collecting societies in their country. The exact organisations and fees depend on the country of operation and the specific venue type.

Browse country licensing guides →

Royalty-Free Music for Fitness & Sports

Track Studios provides business music with an AI-generated catalog not registered with any collecting society. Fitness & Sports businesses using the included catalog are not invoiced by STIM, GEMA, PRS, ASCAP, BMI, or other PROs.

Start free trial
Last reviewed: 2026-07-01