# health club

CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/health-club
Updated: 2026-07-31

## Definition

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.

For teachers: a commercial facility providing exercise equipment and physical fitness services. Often includes amenities such as swimming pools, saunas, and group fitness studios.

## Examples

- 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.

## Usage notes

- Used interchangeably with 'gym', though 'health club' often implies a more premium facility with additional amenities.

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