David Lloyd Clubs, Talwalkars Better Value Fitness launch healthcare club in India

The total cost of the club in Pune is 85 crores is intended to open for members in Q1 2019

David Lloyd Leisure, Europe’s growing group of premium racquets, health and fitness clubs in partnership with Talwalkars Better Value Fitness recently announced the launch of its joint venture company ‘DLL Talwalkars Club’.

The company is owned and created by David Lloyd Leisure and Talwalkars Better Value Fitness to build and operate high quality, family-focused health and leisure membership clubs in India under the David Lloyd Leisure Clubs Talwalkars (DLT Clubs) brand. By combining Talwalkars’ knowledge of the Indian health & fitness market with David Lloyd Leisure’s expertise in premium family-orientated clubs, the company aims to provide a new standard of clubs in India, targeting the growing upper-middle class population.

India’s first leisure club under David Lloyd Leisure Clubs Talwalkars is under construction in Wakad, Pune and is intended to open for members in early 2019. The leisure club will in bring international standard facilities for tennis, swimming, fitness, badminton and squash, along with multiple restaurants to its members.Alongside the facilities, there will be coaching programmes for children and expertise available in every sport and fitness to help members learn to play, develop their techniques and reach their goals.

Commenting on the launch, Bruce Gardner, New Clubs Director, David Lloyd Leisure said, “India is the first country outside of Europe where we will be bringing David Lloyd Clubs. Our association with Talwalkars allows us to adapt our offering for the local market in order to introduce our style of health & leisure clubs into India’s growing market. It is our endeavour to build high quality clubs and create an exciting environment for individuals, families and their children.”

Speaking on the occasion Prashant Talwalkar, CEO, Talwalkars Better Value Fitness said, “Luxury clubs are a hugely successful concept internationally and are now picking up in India. All sports and fitness facilities in the club will be complimented with a range of leisure, wellness and restaurant options. This venture will enable Talwalkars to take our philosophy better value for fitness to the next level.”