Health, sports and leisure group David Lloyd Leisure has introduced a discounted health club membership scheme, which offers UK companies a cost-effective way to give their employees access to exercise through a payroll scheme.

The DL Flex scheme can be run as an HMRC approved salary sacrifice scheme, either within a flexible benefits programme, or as a separate salary sacrifice benefit.

Companies can also choose to run DL Flex as a net pay gym loan deduction.

David Lloyd Leisure says that with DL Flex, employees can save on average between £120 (US$193, €143) and £300 (US$484, €359) a year on gym membership, while being able to choose from individual, couple’s or family membership schemes.

The business says that DL Flex offers National Insurance savings when administered through a salary sacrifice scheme, with companies also able to contribute towards membership costs for their employees.

“David Lloyd Leisure is delighted to support companies who want to look after their employees’ well-being and help them keep fit and healthy,” said Claire Bettles, David Lloyd's corporate marketing manager.

“It is well known that encouraging your teams to be physically active can help lower sickness, boost productivity and improve morale.

“With its unrivalled facilities and services and leading expertise, David Lloyd Leisure membership is a great way to encourage employees to improve their work-life balance and lifestyle through exercise and fitness.”

More information on the DL Flex scheme is available here