Gesundheitssportverein

What Gesundheitssportverein does

Gesundheitssportverein Leipzig e.V. (GSV) is a registered non-profit association (e.V.) founded in 2001 and headquartered at Lessingstraße 1 in Leipzig, Germany, operating four physical facilities across the city (Lessingstraße headquarters on 2,000 m², Westbad, Demmeringstraße, and Kirschbergstraße). The organization provides medically supervised rehabilitation sports, § 20 SGB V-certified prevention courses, fitness memberships, corporate health management, and specialized oncology exercise therapy, serving patients with orthopaedic, cardiac, neurological (Parkinson's, stroke), pulmonary (COPD/asthma), and oncological conditions alongside athletes and corporate clients. Its technical stack centers on the MILON Q circuit training system (with automated transponder-based settings, Polar heart rate integration, MILONIZER body scanning, and the MilonME app), the MedyJet water-based massage technology, conventional medical training therapy equipment, and a proprietary GSV mobile app for member bookings launched January 2024.

Name

Gesundheitssportverein

Legal name

Gesundheitssportverein Leipzig e.V.

Website

https://gesundheitssportverein.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gesundheitssportverein Leipzig e.V. is a registered non-profit association operating four facilities in Leipzig, Germany, delivering medically supervised rehabilitation sports, certified prevention courses, and fitness programs for patients with orthopaedic, cardiac, neurological, pulmonary, and oncological conditions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rehabilitation & Preventive Health Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Physical Therapy & Return-to-Play Rehab (HSADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI), Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC), Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab) (HSADAIAK), Chronic Condition Lifestyle Coaching (Non-Clinical) (HSADAGAH)

Keywords

• Rehabilitation sports
• Medical training therapy
• Preventive health courses
• Oncology exercise therapy
• Corporate fitness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipzig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Rehabilitation Sports Membership: Ongoing membership fees for rehabilitation sports, typically covered by health insurance through Form 56 prescriptions. Contracts have no minimum contract period.
2. Preventive Courses: Certified prevention courses under § 20 SGB V that are subsidized by health insurance companies. These are typically booked per course cycle.
3. MILON Q Exclusive Membership: Dedicated membership for MILON Q circuit training at €39.95/month with full equipment access and personal training support.
4. MedyJet Massage Services: 10-card purchase for €79.00 or monthly subscription at €29.00 for unlimited sessions (members only).
5. Water Gymnastics and Aquafitness: Course-based revenue from water exercise classes at various locations including Westbad, Schwimmhalle Mitte, and other facilities.
6. Self-Payer Training: Training services paid directly by customers without insurance coverage, including fitness training and specialized therapies.
7. Room Rental: Rental of conference room and sports facilities to external parties, managed by Christina Erdmann.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gesundheitssportverein Leipzig e.V. operates health and fitness facilities in Leipzig offering medically supervised rehabilitation sports (orthopaedic, cardiac, neurological, pulmonary, and oncological), § 20 SGB V certified prevention courses, MILON Q circuit training, MedyJet water massage, water therapy, sport-specific athletic training, and corporate health management. Services are delivered through four physical locations and accessed via health insurance prescriptions (Form 56), self-payment, or employer-sponsored plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GSV: Short name abbreviation for Gesundheitssportverein Leipzig e.V.
• Kindersport Purzelbaum

Products and services

• Rehabilitation Sports (Rehasport)
• Prevention Courses (Präventionskurse)

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% course attendance required for deposit refund (indicating high engagement)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BSG Chemie LeipzigcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 August 2023Partnership with BSG Chemie Leipzig football club for fitness and conditioning training. The club provides individualized athletic training for 1st men's and women's teams and supports youth development with sport-specific coordination and athletic training. The partnership also includes rehabilitation services for injured players.
• HansefitminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHansefit is a practice partner program where the Gesundheitssportverein offers fitness services to Hansefit members, expanding customer access through the Hansefit network.
• Dr. Jentzsch (Praxisgemeinschaft für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrthopaedic practice providing patient referrals for rehabilitation sports and maintaining close medical supervision of training programs.
• Dr. Granert (FA für Physikalische und Rehabilitative Medizin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysician specializing in physical and rehabilitative medicine who works closely with the club on rehabilitation programs.
• Dipl.-Med. Harzer (betreuender Kardiologe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAttending cardiologist for heart sports groups, providing medical supervision and patient referrals.
• Dr. Ruck (Betriebsärztin im GSV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany physician providing occupational health services within the club facilities.
• AOK (Health Insurance)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAOK health insurance voucher program allowing members to use AOK subsidies for certified prevention courses.
• Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund (DOSB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Olympic Sports Confederation - umbrella organization for German sports. The club is a member and prevention courses are certified by DOSB.
• Landessportbund SachsencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState Sports Association of Saxony - regional sports confederation membership.
• Stadtsportbund Leipzig e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity Sports Association of Leipzig - local sports organization membership.
• Behindertensportverband (German Disability Sports Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Disability Sports Association - provides certification for rehabilitation groups. All rehabilitation groups are tested and certified by DBS.
• Zentrale Prüfstelle Prävention (ZPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Prevention Testing Authority - certifies prevention courses under § 20 SGB V, enabling health insurance subsidies.
• OnkoAktivcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnkoAktiv network - certifies the club as a quality-tested training and therapy institution for cancer patients, providing standards for oncological sports therapy.
• MEDIAN KlinikminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a further supporter of the club, potentially providing patient referrals.
• Wolf (Goldsponsor)coreOthersGold sponsor of the club providing financial support.
• IKK Classic (Goldsponsor)coreOthersGold sponsor health insurance company providing financial support and potentially referral relationships.
• Bad Brambacher (Silbersponsor)minorOthersSilver sponsor - wellness/health product company.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kieser Training: German strength training chain with medically-supervised positioning targeting health-conscious adults needing medical fitness. Most directly comparable to GSV's rehabilitation sports positioning with similar university-qualified trainer model.
• Hansefit: Corporate fitness benefit platform with a network of partner studios; GSV is itself a Hansefit practice partner. Directly comparable in corporate fitness/BGM channel and overlapping customer base in German corporate wellness.

Broad incumbents

• INJOY Fitness: German mid-market fitness studio chain. Comparable broad fitness positioning with some prevention course offerings, but no medically-supervised rehabilitation specialization.
• MEDIAN Kliniken: Major German rehabilitation clinic chain that is also listed as a GSV partner/supporter. Comparable in providing rehabilitation services across multiple medical specialties, though at hospital-level intensity rather than sports-club delivery.
• Helios (Fresenius): Major German hospital group (Fresenius subsidiary) operating rehabilitation clinics across Germany. Competes for rehabilitation patient volumes at significantly larger scale and with hospital-level clinical infrastructure.
• Fitness First Germany: Premium German fitness chain offering broader fitness services with some prevention and corporate health offerings. Competes for the same middle-class health-conscious customer base that GSV serves.
• ASKLEPIOS Group: One of Germany's largest hospital groups operating inpatient rehabilitation facilities. Provides competing rehabilitation services across multiple specialties but at hospital-level intensity.
• McFIT / JOHN REED Fitness: Mass-market German fitness chain (including JOHN REED premium brand) offering broad fitness services nationwide. Competes for the general fitness customer with significantly larger scale and capital base.
• clever fit: German low-cost fitness chain with broad geographic coverage. Competes in the same general fitness market but lacks GSV's medically-supervised rehabilitation specialization.
• Mrs.Sporty: German women's-focused fitness chain with broader fitness offerings. Comparable customer demographic overlap (female health-conscious adults) and overlapping prevention/wellness positioning.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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