– 10 million euros will be invested in the two clubs to transform them into the premium group in health, fitness and racket activities for the whole family in Madrid
– Europe's largest health and fitness group currently operates seven clubs in Spain
David Lloyd Leisure has announced today the acquisition of the ABC Serrano and La Finca health, fitness and racquet clubs in Madrid, bringing the total number of clubs to three. David Lloyd operating in the city. In 2017, David Lloyd Leisure built and successfully opened its first Madrid club in Aravaca. With today's announcement, it plans to invest more than €10 million in upgrading the two new clubs, further solidifying its position as the leading health and fitness group in the region.
Earlier this year, it acquired ownership of the former Club Santana premises in Las Lomas, which is scheduled to be renovated and reopened in 2024. Once opened, it will become the group's fourth club in the Spanish capital. In addition to these clubs in Madrid, David Lloyd Leisure It currently operates four others in Spain. The first is located in Barcelona (Club Turó), while last year it acquired three more from the Accura Group: in Gavá Mar, near Barcelona; Málaga and Zaragoza.
David Lloyd Leisure It is the largest health and fitness group in Europe in terms of revenue. Including these two acquisitions and its newly built club in Bicester, UK, which opened on Tuesday, September 20, it now has 130 clubs across Europe, with 101 in the UK and 29 in continental Europe. Offering premium fitness facilities and racquet sports for the whole family, David Lloyd Leisure It helps its members lead better lives, with a focus on physical and mental well-being and a sense of group belonging. Community is at the heart of our company, both in the communities within each Club (whether in our group exercise classes, training, or social activities) and in the surrounding area.
La Finca is a spacious health and fitness club, located 20 minutes west of Madrid, which will be transformed to offer a wide range of health, fitness, and racquet sports facilities focused on families. It complements the ABC Serrano club, located in the city center. Occupying a prime location in the ABC Serrano Shopping Centre, it will target professionals seeking premium fitness and wellness facilities closer to their workplace.
Both clubs will undergo a complete renovation of their facilities to include state-of-the-art gyms that will provide members with the best environment, equipment, and experience to help them achieve their health and fitness goals. A variety of exclusive classes will be offered. David Lloyd ClubsThese classes will be held in purpose-built group exercise studios: a cycling studio, a high-impact studio, and a Mind & Body studio, in addition to a new boutique-style BLAZE studio. Premium spa areas will also be built at both clubs, offering a luxurious sanctuary for members seeking relaxation and escape. The spa will feature whirlpools and a variety of hot and cold treatments, including saunas, crystal and citrus steam rooms, ice plunge pools, and relaxation areas.
The spacious La Finca club is designed for families and will offer a wide range of facilities for members of all ages, with structured and progressive swimming and tennis training for children, as well as after-school and holiday clubs. Sessions will take place in areas dedicated exclusively to children and will be synchronized with the group exercise program for adults. Renovation work at both clubs is scheduled to begin next year, during which time both clubs will remain open to members.
Glenn Earlam, CEO of David Lloyd Leisure, has declared: "David Lloyd ClubsWith its wide range of premium health and wellness facilities for the whole family, [Company Name] has proven to be a highly successful model in Spain. Our growth in the country is accelerating, with the acquisition of five clubs in the last year alone.
We now have four in the Madrid area, and the acquisition and investment in these clubs will firmly position us David Lloyd Leisure as the leading premium health and fitness operator in the city.”
