Top 50 High-End Fitness and Health Clubs by Country
A HEALTH CLUB (also known as a fitness club, fitness center, and commonly referred to as a gym) is a place which houses exercise equipment for the purpose of physical exercise.
PHYSICAL FITNESS is a general state of health and well-being or specifically the ability to perform aspects of sports or occupations. Physical fitness is generally achieved through correct nutrition, exercise, hygiene and rest. It is a set of attributes or characteristics that people have or achieve that relates to the ability to perform physical activity.
Before the industrial revolution, fitness was the capacity to carry out the day’s activities without undue fatigue. However with automation and changes in lifestyles physical fitness is now considered a measure of the body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, to be healthy, to resist hypokinetic diseases, and to meet emergency situations.
- From A-Rod To Adriana Lima, Why Celebrities Are Signing Up For 54D, A $4,000 Miami Workout - Forbes.
- How to Avoid Hurting Yourself at the Gym - "Here are the four exercises you’re most at risk of doing wrong - and what can keep you safe."
- Is This the Most Expensive Pilates Class? - "Has inflation hit boutique fitness, or have workouts reached a new level of exclusivity?"
- Lotte Berk - (1913-2003). Was German-born dancer and teacher, who lived in England from 1938. In 1959, she developed her own method of exercise, drawing on ballet moves and positions, that concentrated on the idea of building "core stability". In the 21st century, derivatives of her method are offered by gyms and studios as barre classes. Berk continued to teach her method of exercise well into her 80s. Her clients included Joan Collins, Britt Ekland, Barbra Streisand, Siân Phillips, Edna O'Brien and Yasmin Le Bon.
- Think Getting Into College Is Hard? Try Applying for These Gyms - "A new crop of luxury gyms requires referrals, interviews and even, in some cases, medical evaluations. And that’s before paying a monthly fee of up to $2,750."
- where are the most expensive gyms in europe? - BBC News.
High-End Fitness & Health Clubs by Country
Austria
- ARLBERG WELL
Bali
- COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE - residential health retreat that promises total commitment to your improved wellbeing.
England, U.K.
London
- BARRY'S BOOTCAMP - "The Best Workout in th World."
- CHELSEA HARBOUR GYM - "Fusing premium fitness, personal coaching, social experiences and spa serenity, Chelsea Harbour Club has undergone an extensive refurbishment to offer members a truly unique haven in the heart of the capital." This is also where the late Princess Diana worked out.
- KX GYM - since 2002. "Intelligent health and wellbeing, expertly delivered within luxury surroundings. Aspire to a KX Life." 151 Draycott Avenue, London, U.K.
- LOUISE PARKER - "Drop 2 dress sizes in just 6 weeks, boost your metabolism and re-wire your habits with our expert nutrition and fitness coaching. Louise has dedicated her life to improving the wellbeing of hundreds of clients in the UK and internationally over the past 18 years. She has become known the world over for her highly successful body transformation programmes and is considered a leading weight loss expert, delivering results that last."
- South Kensington Club - founded in 2015. A “members club with a gym, a bathhouse and a saltwater Watsu pool.” Yearly dues are £3,500; £2,800 for foreign/overseas members or anyone under the age of 30. 38-42 Harrington Rd, Kensington, London SW7.
- The Lanesborough Club & Spa - London's most exclusive new members' health club.
France
Paris
- Club Med Waou
- Ken Club - since 1985. The most historic of Paris’s health clubs, the Ken Club is also the most exclusive with a limit of only 1000 members.
- Klay
- L’EchapÉe
- L'Usine | Club de Sport - "Marrying the functionality of a gym with the deeply design conscience, you'll find celebs and three floors of pretty fitness equipment."
- Ritz Club Paris - since 1989. 17, place Vendôme. "Forget the outside world. Never mind what the time is. Take a few laps in our splendid pool, follow a personalized fitness program or place yourself in expert hands and savor a unique well-being experience. For years, the Ritz Club Paris has mastered the art of beauty and well-being."
- Squash Montmartre
Monaco
Monte-Carlo
- 39 Monte Carlo - founded in 2016. A private sports club in Monaco inspiring members to explore fitness, wellness & nutrition in a home from home environment | Gym | Hair & Beauty | Dining. 39, avenue Princesse Grace.
- Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo - 2 Avenue de Monte-Carlo. "Whether your focus is on anti-ageing, slimming or deep relaxation treatments, Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo is both a hub of high-tech and a place of pure serenity." A true haven of tranquillity in the heart of the Principality, Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo offers a timeless space of more than 7,000 m² that combines innovative technology with the calm and comfort of a luxury facility.
U. S. A.
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- 24 HOUR FITNESS - 400 locations all over U.S.
- BARRY'S BOOTCAMP - "Since 1998, Barry’s Bootcamp has revolutionized group fitness by delivering "The Best Workout in the World" to a legendary following, including many celebrities."
- David Barton Gym - "Locations are upscale and fun with gyms in New York, Miami, Chicago, Seattle, Las Vegas & Los Angeles. With personal training, yoga, group training, spin & more!"
- EQUINOX - since 1991. "It's Not Fitness. It's Life." LAmerican luxury fitness company and health club headquartered in New York City, New York. The company operates more than 300 club facilities in major cities in the United States, as well as in London, Toronto, and Vancouver in Canada.
- How to Buy Yourself a Longer Life - "The fitness chain Equinox recently announced a new peak of pampering, a higher altitude of indulgence. It’s a deluxe membership called Optimize by Equinox, it costs about $40,000 a year and it comes with a sleep coach."
- FITNESS FIRST - the largest privately owned health club group in the world with over 540 Fitness First clubs worldwide reaching over 1.4 million members in 18 countries.
- GOLD'S GYM - founded in 1965. More than 650 locations in 42 US states and 30 countries.
- LA FITNESS - founded in 1984. American gym chain with more than 550 clubs across the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1984 and is based in Irvine, California.
- Lotte Berk - "The original home of the Lotte Berk Technique." The ultimate design in body exercise transforming your body shape, The Lotte Berk Technique is programmed to work all your muscles. Lotte Berk, the originator and founder of her techniques, trained as a modern ballet dancer. Many of her exercises have been inspired by dance. She uses floor work and bar work. Her exercises are specially designed for non dancers to enjoy and achieve.
- TRACY ANDERSON METHOD STUDIOS - "The celebrity trainer."
- WORLD GYM - founded in 1976 by Joe Gold. Workout, aerobics, weights, classes, boot camps.
Baton Rouge, LA
- QUICK TRIM - offers the latest weight loss combination to hit the market today.
Detroit, MI
- DETROIT ATHLETIC CLUB - since 1887. Athletic training facilities, swimming pool, recreation, fine restaurant, elegant ballroom, guest rooms for members, and exclusive member services.
Irvine, CA
- LA FITNESS - founded in 1984. American gym chain with more than 550 clubs across the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1984 and is based in Irvine, California.
Johns Creek, GA
- ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB - founded in 1898. World-renowned private athletic club. Offers two 18-hole golf courses, a health center, indoor and outdoor tennis, a par-3 course, Olympic-sized pool, as well as fine dining.
Los Angeles, CA
- Forma Pilates - founded in 2020 by Liana Levi. Forma is an exclusive, boutique style studio that specializes in private and semi private sessions.
- GOLD'S GYM - "45 years of Gold's."
- LOS ANGELES ATHLECTIC CLUB - "Since 1880, The Los Angeles Athletic Club has established a philosophy by which health of mind, body and spirit flourish. Our legendary exercise facilities are sure to make your heart beat and muscles burn, but it shouldn’t stop there. A healthy lifestyle includes family, friends and trying new things. So unwind in one of our hotel rooms, play billiards with friends and learn the intricacies of wine."
New York City, NY
- David Barton Gym - 4 Astor Place. New York Personal Training & Fitness Center.
- Equinox Fitness - since 1991. Luxury fitness company and health club headquartered in New York City, New York.
- Halevy Life - "Fitness Guaranteed." NYC's best private training gym.
- MANHATTAN PLAZA HEALTH CLUB - founded in 1978. "All fitness. No Attitude."
- NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB - founded in 1868. Cavernous club off Central Park with facility on Long Island Sound. Among the world's most celebrated private clubs. Its unique combination of top class sporting and social facilities has drawn members from all over the world. 9,000-plus members.
- PEAK PERFORMANCE - voted one of the top 10 gyms in America.
- SoulCycle - founded in 2006, it offers indoor cycling (also known as "spinning") workout classes. Flagship studio: TriBeCa, 103 Warren Street.
- TMPL - founded in 2015. "Shattering Conceptions of what gyms can be." We offer: State-of-the-art cardio equipment, 20 tons of free-weights, Saltwater Pool + Aqua classes, Immersive Spin theater, Group exercise classes, Personal Training, Metabolic program, 3D body scan, Steam & Sauna, Juice Bar, Full Service locker rooms. 355 W 49th St.
- TRACY ANDERSON METHOD STUDIOS - "The celebrity trainer."
- True Pilates New York - "The original heritage Pilates Studio in the heart of Manhattan offering private Pilates Classes, Group Classes and Romana's Pilates Certification."
Phoenix, AZ
- SUDDENLY SLIMMER - the largest day spa, wellness center & medical spa in Phoenix. Enjoy: massage, facials, body treatments, body scrubs, acupuncture, botox & fillers, detoxifying and slimming body wraps, latest weight loss treatments.
Rancho Mirage, CA
- Thunderbird Fitness - at Thunderbird Cluntry Club. Where the former president Barack Obama has been known to exercise.
San Francisco, CA
- THE OLYMPIC CLUB - founded in 1860. San Francisco, CA. Dedicated to the pursuit of amateur athletic excellence, The Olympic Club enjoys the distinction of being America's oldest athletic club. Comprised of more than 5,000 active members and with historic clubhouses located in downtown San Francisco and overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Club members regularly participate in athletic and social events.
West Palm Beach, FL
- Ultima Fitness Downtown - "Where Everyone Knows Your Name..." Gym, Health Club, and Fitness Center. 400 Clematis St.
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