Health club: meaning, definitions and examples

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health club

 

[ ˈhelθ klʌb ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical fitness

A health club is a place that offers a variety of exercise equipment, classes, and facilities for people to improve their physical fitness. It typically includes gym equipment such as treadmills, weights, and exercise bikes, as well as group fitness classes like yoga, Zumba, and spinning.

Synonyms

fitness center, gym, wellness center.

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Word Description / Examples
health club

Used to describe a facility that offers a variety of health and fitness services including workout machines, classes, and sometimes spa treatments.

  • I just signed up for a membership at the new health club downtown.
  • The health club offers yoga classes, a swimming pool, and personal training sessions.
gym

A common term for a place with equipment and space for working out, generally emphasizing weightlifting, cardio, and general physical training.

  • He goes to the gym every morning before work.
  • The gym is packed with people trying to stay in shape.
fitness center

Used for a facility focused on physical exercise and training, often equipped with a wide range of gym equipment and spaces for group exercises.

  • The fitness center in our neighborhood has just been renovated.
  • She works out at the fitness center five times a week.
wellness center

A facility focused on overall well-being, which can include fitness, mental health services, nutrition, and holistic therapies.

  • The wellness center offers a variety of services including acupuncture and nutritional counseling.
  • She prefers the wellness center because it promotes a balance between physical and mental health.

Examples of usage

  • The health club I go to has a swimming pool, sauna, and basketball court.
  • She signed up for a membership at the new health club in town to get in shape.
  • I visit the health club three times a week to work out and stay healthy.

Translations

Translations of the word "health club" in other languages:

🇵🇹 clube de saúde

🇮🇳 स्वास्थ्य क्लब

🇩🇪 Gesundheitsclub

🇮🇩 klub kesehatan

🇺🇦 оздоровчий клуб

🇵🇱 klub zdrowia

🇯🇵 ヘルスクラブ

🇫🇷 club de santé

🇪🇸 club de salud

🇹🇷 sağlık kulübü

🇰🇷 헬스 클럽

🇸🇦 نادي صحي

🇨🇿 zdravotní klub

🇸🇰 zdravotný klub

🇨🇳 健康俱乐部

🇸🇮 zdravstveni klub

🇮🇸 heilsufélag

🇰🇿 денсаулық клубы

🇬🇪 ჯანმრთელობის კლუბი

🇦🇿 sağlamlıq klubu

🇲🇽 club de salud

Etymology

The concept of health clubs dates back to ancient Greece, where gymnasiums were used for physical training and socializing. In the late 19th century, the modern fitness movement began to take shape, with the opening of the first commercial health clubs in Europe. These early health clubs focused on physical exercise and promoting overall well-being. Today, health clubs have become popular worldwide, offering a wide range of fitness options and amenities to help people achieve their health and wellness goals.