Gyms, health clubs, pools and leisure centres
Energy management solution for gyms. Built for 24/7.
Helping gyms, health clubs, spas and leisure centres reduce energy costs and carbon emissions with smart efficiency technologies, without affecting member comfort or daily operations.
Why gyms and leisure centres waste energy
Rising energy prices meet round the clock demand.
From 24 hour gyms and heated pools to saunas and lighting, every kilowatt hour saved goes straight to the bottom line. For leisure operators, energy is the second biggest running cost after staff.
Much of it runs whether the floor is busy or empty. Air handling, pool pumps, hot water, lighting and standby equipment keep drawing power through the quiet hours.
Sources: Local Government Association briefing on energy costs in the leisure sector.
Featured case study
The Gym Group. 70 gyms, one rollout.
The Gym Group is one of the UK's largest gym chains and runs its gyms around the clock. It became the UK's first carbon neutral gym and has set targets to reach net zero. To cut energy use without changing anything for members, it worked with Powerhub to fit voltage optimisation across 70 sites nationwide.
Hundreds of gyms that never close
Treadmills, lighting, air handling and hot water run day and night. The aim was lower energy use and carbon across the estate with no change to the member experience.
Voltage optimisation, site by site
Powerhub fitted voltage optimisation at 70 sites, bringing mains voltage down to the level the equipment needs so every piece of kit draws less power.
Over a million kWh a year
More than 1 million kWh and 211 tonnes of CO2 saved every year, with the investment paid back within 18 months.
Figures from the verified savings across all 70 sites.
Who we help
Energy saving for gyms, health clubs, spas and leisure centres.
Whether you run one health club, a community leisure centre, a hotel spa or a national gym chain, we cut unnecessary energy waste while keeping comfort and safety right for members and staff.
Gyms and fitness centres
- Optimise lighting, HVAC and equipment power
- Cut waste from treadmills, machines and climate control
Aquatic centres
- Lower heating and humidity control costs
- Reduce waste from pumps, filters and air handling units
Health clubs and spas
- Improve efficiency in heating, cooling and water systems
- Reduce costs in saunas, steam rooms and relaxation areas
Leisure centres
- Optimise lighting, ventilation and HVAC across mixed use sites
- Reduce base load between opening hours
Hotels with leisure facilities
- Reduce running costs across gyms, spas and pools
- Better energy management with no effect on guests
Sports clubs and arenas
- Lower energy use in changing rooms, lighting and equipment
- Measurable savings across training and spectator areas
Our solutions for gyms and leisure
Save energy, save money and stay ahead.
Start with voltage optimisation across the whole site, then go after the heaviest loads one by one. Every saving is measured in Pulse, so you see real kWh and pounds, not estimates.
Voltage Optimisation
Reduce excess mains voltage across your site so equipment runs at its most efficient level. Treadmills, air handling, pumps and lighting stop drawing power they never use. It is the same technology behind The Gym Group's savings across 70 sites.
How voltage optimisation worksPulse
Our monitoring and control platform puts every gym or leisure site on one screen, with alerts when something runs that should not.
Explore PulsePulse Control
Match air handling, pool plant and lighting to how busy the site really is, so quiet hours cost less.
See Pulse ControlKBR Refrigeration
Targets the refrigeration in your cafe, bar and drinks fridges for deeper, lasting savings.
Refrigeration controlSolar PV
Big flat roofs and all day demand make gyms a good fit for solar, sized to your load and tariff.
See solar PVPulse energy monitoring
Every gym, pool and studio on one screen.
Pulse shows what each site used, what it saved and what is running when the floor is quiet. Operations teams see the whole estate and site managers get alerts on their phone.
+8% vs last week
Down from 22 kW
In range
Estate league table
Rank every site on energy per member or per square metre and spot the outliers fast.
Quiet hour control
See what runs overnight and cut the base load without closing the doors.
Alerts on the phone
Plant running flat out or studios cooling empty rooms go straight to the right person.
Verified savings
IPMVP savings reports each month for finance and ESG reporting.
Included with every Powerhub install.
More leisure results
Proven in some of the most energy hungry sites in the UK.
Voltage optimisationThe Snow Centre
A real snow slope kept frozen 365 days a year, with chillers and refrigeration taking most of the load. A 1000 amp voltage management unit brought the supply down from around 242V to 220V at Hemel Hempstead.
Get a savings insight for your gym or leisure centre.
Send us a recent bill and we will show you what your site could save, with the payback in writing.
- Half hourly data review
- Site survey by our own engineers
- Savings and payback in writing
Why choose Powerhub Solutions
Cutting costs where it counts.
We provide an energy management system for gyms and leisure operators that cuts energy use and running costs through tailored, data driven efficiency. It balances energy efficiency with the member experience, without affecting safety.
Immediate cost savings
Lower energy bills from the day the system goes live.
Minimal disruption
Installed around your opening hours, with no need to close the gym.
Sustainable and future proof
Supports carbon reduction and net zero targets.
Our own engineers
Surveys and installs by directly employed engineers, not subcontractors.
Savings you can prove
Every kWh measured in Pulse against an agreed baseline.
Built for estates
One partner for a single club or hundreds of sites.
How it works
From first call to verified savings in four steps.
Data review and survey
We study your half hourly data and walk the site to see where the energy goes.
Proposal in writing
You get the expected saving and payback for each site before anything is fitted.
Installed around opening hours
Our engineers fit around your timetable, so members can keep training.
Verified in Pulse
Savings are measured against the baseline every month and reported in plain English.
Talk to an energy reduction expert
See what your gym could save.
Send us a recent bill and we will show you what your gym, pool or leisure centre could save, with the payback in writing.
Questions
What gym and leisure operators ask us first.
Do we need to close the gym to install?
No. We fit around your opening hours, including 24 hour sites. The Gym Group had voltage optimisation fitted across 70 gyms with no change to the member experience.
How much can a gym or leisure centre save?
It depends on the site, which is why we look at your half hourly data first. The Gym Group saves over 1 million kWh a year across 70 sites, and The Snow Centre saw a 10% cost saving in its first seven weeks.
Does voltage optimisation affect gym equipment?
No. Voltage is brought down to a level that stays within the range UK equipment is designed for. Treadmills, lighting and air handling run as normal while drawing less power, and lower electrical stress can help equipment last longer.
Can it help with pools and spas?
Yes. Pumps, filters, air handling and heating are some of the biggest loads in a leisure centre. Voltage optimisation reduces their energy use, and Pulse Control can match pool plant and HVAC to how busy the site is.
How are the savings proven?
Every project is measured against a baseline in Pulse. You get monthly IPMVP savings reports in kWh, pounds and CO2 for finance and ESG reporting.
Do you work with multi site operators?
Yes. We work with single clubs, leisure trusts, hotel spas and national chains. Pulse shows every site on one screen with a league table across the estate.
