as in gyms
a building or room used for sports activities and exercising
plays racquetball at the nearby health club
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Recent Examples of health clubs
Nieto, co-founder and former CEO of Life Fitness, helped pioneer the modern commercial fitness equipment industry and was instrumental in bringing exercise technology into health clubs around the world.
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Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Simon also said that darkening retail doors can be filled by growing businesses as Life Time health clubs, House of Sports, which is a relatively new concept from Dick’s Sporting Goods, and space can be repurposed to mixed uses, including outdoor uses.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Now, Wisconsin saunas are no longer just enjoyed Up North, at health clubs, and in spas.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Simon also said that darkening retail doors can be filled by growing businesses as Life Time health clubs, House of Sports, which is a relatively new concept from Dick’s Sporting Goods, and space can be repurposed to mixed uses, including outdoor uses.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Now, Wisconsin saunas are no longer just enjoyed Up North, at health clubs, and in spas.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for health clubs
Noun
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Who knows what inventions, ideas or technological feats will be imagined in gyms or on surfboards as these three Southern California teenagers unleash their brain power and love for having fun on the East Coast.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The area is edged by a sea-facing main road that glitters at night with expensive gyms, coffee shops and bars.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The facility would include three swimming pools, exercise rooms, gymnasiums, and a walking and jogging track.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Oxford Center is among the alternative medical centers or health spas that, in recent years, have offered hyperbaric oxygen therapy for conditions that it is not proven to benefit.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
1 Dec. 2025
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Sara Kopinski, a member of the city’s planning services team, said health spas are allowed in B4 but restricted by code to the second floor or above.—
Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Health clubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/health%20clubs. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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