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David Lloyd Clubs and HEAD renew their partnership. 4 August 2026 David Lloyd Clubs announces the renewal of its strategic partnership with HEAD, extending a highly successful collaboration that began in 2022. The new agreement, lasting until the end of 2028, will continue to support the offering of premium racket sports experiences for members throughout the UK and Europe, while also fostering new business opportunities and operational efficiencies. The contract renewal reflects the success of the partnership between the two brands, both leaders in their respective sectors, and further strengthens David Lloyd Clubs' future investment strategy in tennis and padel. Building on past successes, the new agreement introduces more engagement opportunities for members. These include exclusive professional exhibition events with the top 30 players in the world, "money-can't-buy" exclusive trips to HEAD's global headquarters in Austria, and access to top ATP and WTA tournaments. Members will also benefit from exclusive discounts on HEAD products, available through the David Lloyd Clubs app. In the photo: Simon Pearson, Group Racquets Manager of David Lloyd Clubs and Stefano Cavuto, Racquetsport Director Balls & Partnership at HEAD[/caption> In return, David Lloyd Clubs has guaranteed HEAD exclusivity in terms of supplies, learning equipment, digital advertising, and promotional activities. The partnership will be further enhanced through co-branded tournaments, always active digital media, and "HEAD Ambassador Days" dedicated to members. Simon Pearson, Group Racquets Manager of David Lloyd Clubs, commented: "We are excited to extend our relationship with HEAD, a brand that shares our ambition for excellence and innovation in racket sports. The alignment between our two organizations - whether through premium experiences for members, elite learning support, or product integration - is clear and compelling. This partnership strengthens our position as a leading provider of racket sports in Europe and offers fantastic added value to our members." Stefano Cavuto, Racquetsport Director Balls & Partnership at HEAD, added: "We are very pleased that this partnership, which started successfully in the UK, can now be extended to the whole of Europe. Collaborations with clubs have always been part of our global strategies, as well as our specialized approach to all racket sports. David Lloyd represents all of this, and we look forward to working together to offer their members the best possible experience with our brand." David Lloyd Clubs reaffirms its position as the leading tennis operator in Europe, with 1,600 playing courts in 149 clubs across 9 territories. Share it on

Final countdown for new David Lloyd club. David Lloyd St Neots has confirmed its new state-of-the-art health and wellness facility in The Hub at Wintringham will officially open on Tuesday 6 October 2026. 31 July 2026 The Club has already sparked great interest in the local community, with many residents choosing to join early and secure their membership. As the opening date draws near, there is still time to become a member. Matt Borer, General Manager at David Lloyd St Neots, said: "Wintringham is excited to see such a huge interest in the new St Neots Club, with memberships being snapped up months in advance before opening day. The response to its introductory membership offers has been overwhelming, showing just how much enthusiasm there is for the new Club in this area. "With limited memberships available, I encourage anyone thinking about joining to secure their place or book a tour with the team in the Marketing Suite. Our first founding members will also have a chance to enjoy an exclusive first look around the Club before we officially open our doors." Since joining as General Manager, Matt Borer has been busy building local relationships, spending time meeting businesses and community organisations to ensure David Lloyd in St Neots becomes a valued part of the town. From attending the recent Big Listen networking event, to connecting with local schools and sports clubs, Matt has been demonstrating the Club's commitment to the community and laying the foundations for lasting partnerships. David Lloyd St Neots is also proud to sponsor the town's Charity Dragon Boat Race, where a 15-strong David Lloyd Clubs team will be taking to the water alongside competitors in one of the area's most popular fundraising occasions. Recruitment is also underway at David Lloyd St Neots, with the new Club creating 75 jobs in a range of roles - from to fitness and spa to hospitality and business admin. To find out more and apply, visit www.davidlloyd.co.uk/careers/. To further support the local community, Matt has been working with local youth organisation Inspire 2 Ignite to provide meaningful work placements, practical skills and job roles to under 25s who are not in education, employment or training. David Lloyd St Neots will feature a comprehensive range of premium health, fitness and wellness facilities including a cutting-edge 100+ station gym, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and racquet sports facilities including premium cushioned acrylic tennis courts and padel facilities. It will also offer a luxurious Spa Retreat with a swim in-out hydrotherapy pool, heated relaxation beds, tranquil Spa Garden, and a range of experience rooms including a Himalayan salt sauna, crystal steam and cold plunge pool. In addition to the health, fitness, and wellness amenities, David Lloyd St Neots will have an outdoor terrace and spacious Clubroom with family zone, indoor soft play for children, and an enclosed Business Lounge for an alternative 'work from home' environment. Paul Murfin, Communications and Partnerships Manager for Wintringham master developer Urban&Civic, said: "The Hub at Wintringham will provide the main centre for shops, services and local amenities within Wintringham and we're delighted that David Lloyd St Neots will be opening soon. This time next year, the buildings for the new M&S Food, shops, offices and café/eatery will be nearing completion and plans should have been finalised for the new community buildings that will form the final components of The Hub at Wintringham."

David Lloyd Clubs rolling out new women's health program featuring Power Plate. July 16, 2026 by Jackie Wicks David Lloyd Clubs is stepping up its commitment to women's health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose really looks like for the female population. What does it mean to truly support your members? This is a question that's currently being asked at David Lloyd Clubs, where a vision and ambition to serve every individual across every life stage is driving fresh thinking across the breadth of its offering. A growing focus on women's health is a pivotal part of this agenda - something the industry has historically fallen short in understanding or delivering, says Michelle Dand, David Lloyd Clubs' head of product and programming. But while this industry-wide criticism might once have applied to David Lloyd Clubs, under Dand's guidance things are changing. Across its estate, every club now has a dedicated female health lead, trained to deliver regular seminars on topics ranging from pelvic health and breast support to puberty, menstrual cycle training, menopause and injury resilience. These sessions are designed not only to inform and signpost onwards, but to connect: creating safe spaces where members can come together with others like them, sharing experiences that have historically gone unspoken. Supporting this is a broader push on team education. Recognising that standard industry qualifications offer limited insight into female physiology, David Lloyd Clubs has developed comprehensive internal training across a broad range of female health topics. This includes trailblazing modules on menopause: a deeper, applied level for fitness professionals that focuses on training adaptation, but also a foundational level designed to enhance understanding among all team members. A focus on bone health Programming is evolving in parallel. New concepts such as BATTLEBOX & Buggies and SPIRIT Pre- and Post are designed to support women through and beyond pregnancy, while in-app communities and educational content aim to extend that support beyond the gym floor. There's also an exciting new pilot initiative, launched in partnership with Performance Health Systems, that combines Screen My Bones with Power Plate for a 'screen to solution' bone health programme. For Dand, the preventative aspect is key: "Bone health is something we don't talk about enough, yet it underpins everything as we age. By the time issues are picked up through traditional routes, it can often be too late. We want to provide our members with insight much earlier so they have a chance to act." Currently live in four clubs, the pilot introduces advanced bone health screening via Screen My Bones' REMS technology. The solution then lies in Power Plate, whose whole-body vibration (WBV) technology is proven to stimulate bone formation and positively impact bone density. To ensure its team are fully trained in the science and bone health application of WBV, David Lloyd Clubs has written a skeletal health training module that includes the role of vibration training, upskilling its PTs and wider teams on Power Plate and its benefits for a wide range of different users. There has also been a reinvestment in Power Plate, with the latest pro8 model installed in the pilot clubs, plus three further locations. "Power Plate is one of those pieces of equipment that can support so many different life stages and needs, from skeletal health and active ageing to rehabilitation, performance and recovery," says Dand. "But like anything, it's only as effective as the knowledge behind it. That's why the training piece is so important." A lifelong vision David Lloyd Clubs' bone health initiative is deliberately inclusive: although introduced as part of the women's health initiative, reflecting the higher risk of issues among peri- and post-menopausal women, it is open - and applicable - to all members. It is early days for the pilot, with rollout decisions to be guided by member uptake and engagement. Yet for Dand, success is defined less by immediate scale and more by long-term impact. "Yes, there's a commercial lens - we have to make these things work - but the vision is bigger than that," she explains. "Fundamentally, it's about adding value for its members, making sure Power Plate group has the products, the education and the environment to support every member at every stage of their life. "If we can help people understand their bodies better, train more effectively and stay healthier for longer, that's a win." "It's incredibly exciting to see David Lloyd Clubs leading from the front, launching a joined-up MSK model that combines assessment, education and targeted training," says Iain Murray, managing director UK & Ireland for Performance Health Systems. "This initiative has the potential to genuinely change lives, particularly in the context of women's health."