David Lloyd Clubs has launched an international female health initiative to empower and support women’s health at every stage of life.

The health and racquets brand has worked with female health specialists, The Well HQ, to train female health leads to run a seminar series that covers key topics such as the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, menopause, pelvic floor health and injury resilience.

Available to book via the David Lloyd Clubs app, the sessions provide expert guidance to help women understand and align their training with their body’s natural rhythms. Each 60-minute seminar includes time for community conversation, helping to build a supportive network where members can share experiences and learn together.

Michelle Dand, head of product and programming at David Lloyd Clubs, was inspired to launch the programme after seeing The Well HQ co-founder, Baz Moffat, speak at the 2024 HCM Summit. She says the programme is proving to be very successful, with positive feedback from staff and members.

“Our goal is to create an environment where women feel informed, confident and supported in every aspect of their wellbeing,” she says. “The Female Health Leads and seminar series are helping us to reshape the conversation – putting education, empathy and empowerment at the heart of every club.”

David Lloyd Clubs is also growing a range of pregnancy-aware classes. Spirit Pre & Post Natal offer a calming blend of yoga, Pilates and meditation, led by instructors who are pregnancy and early motherhood aware. Designed to build strength, mobility and connection, the class supports women through healthy pregnancies and post-natal recovery.

More dynamic, Battlebox and Buggies is a buggy-friendly class which allows mums to bring their babies, exercise and connect with others in a supportive environment.

The operator is also supporting the Royal Osteoporosis Society’s nationwide Great British Bone Check campaign to raise awareness of osteoporosis. This condition affects more than 3.5 million people in the UK, including 1 in 2 women over 50. The campaign encourages early action through a free, confidential three-minute online check.

Andrea Dearden, marketing director at David Lloyd Clubs, says this collaboration is part of an ongoing commitment to provide women with the knowledge and support to take charge of their wellbeing.

CEO of David Lloyd Clubs, Russell Barnes, was among the line-up of keynote speakers at the 2025 HCM Summit. He talked about taking the brand ever more premium in all areas of the offering, while offering value for money and called for the government to streamline the planning process to support the sector.