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New Facilities
- Increasing the overall floor space of the gym by 30%
- Bringing all the key equipment into one large open plan area to make it easier for you to plot your route through the gym at busy times
- New gym layout designed to match the shift in member workout plans from long duration cardio workouts to structured strength routines
- Increasing studio-based class capacity
- Trebling the lifting platform and rack area from three to nine stations, making it one of the largest strength areas in the South West
- Introducing a new multi-function CrossFit style rig which will provide a host of new exercise options including box-fit and sports specific exercises
- One of the first gyms to offer S-Drive treadmills, which offer increased strength gains from running, driving and moving under high resistance loads
- Increasing the overall number of CV machines to ensure you will not need to wait for your treadmill or cross trainer
- New quick-access swipe card entry point for gym users to enter the gym and changing areas