health club
n. countablen. a building where you can pay to exercise, use machines, or swim. Many of these places also have extra features like saunas or rooms for exercise classes.
n. a commercial facility providing exercise equipment and physical fitness services. Often includes amenities such as swimming pools, saunas, and group fitness studios.
I joined a local health club to start lifting weights.
The new health club in the city centre offers discounted memberships for students and office workers.
Modern health clubs have evolved into comprehensive wellness centres, offering everything from high-intensity interval training to nutritional counselling and hydrotherapy.
Used interchangeably with 'gym', though 'health club' often implies a more premium facility with additional amenities.
Last updated July 31, 2026