health & fitNess


West Wood expands pilates studios at two clubs


Ireland’s West Wood Health Clubs has expanded its group exercise and pilates activities with the creation of dedicated pilates studios at two of its sites in Dublin: Clontarf and Leopardstown. Each studio has been equipped with 20


Total Gym GTS machines, which were launched at last year’s LIW. A further 20 are planned for the chain’s Sandymount site. Total Gym will provide the traditional


and evolved pilates programming offered by the GRAVITY Training System. Details: http://lei.sr?a=w0L0t


New centre to open in Rochdale


Te BIG Games, a showcase of sports, arts and heritage activ- ities, will help mark the official launch of a new £10.8m leisure centre in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, on 7 July. Rochdale Leisure Centre


will include an eight-lane, 25m swimming pool and a 17m learner pool with move- able floor when complete. Te main fitness area will


incorporate more than 100 stations, including equip- ment supplied by Life Fitness, Trixter, Escape and Concept 2, as well as Power Plates. Life Fitness equipment and Concept 2 row-


Te town’s new £10.8m leisure development has been designed by KKA Rochdale Council cabinet member for cul-


ing machines will also feature in the activity gym area, while the studio will host 31 Star Trac spinning bikes and Escape equipment. Te new KKA-designed centre is being built


by Willmott Dixon and forms part of the local authority’s wider £33.8m capital programme.


Te project allows for an expanded leisure centre


Bridgwater pool ‘on course’ for completion next year


A new £6.3m swimming pool currently being built in Bridgwater, Somerset, is “on course” to open in early 2013, according to Sedgemoor District Council. A 25m, six-lane pool; a training pool; and


spectator seating form part of the new pool, which adds to dry facilities at Trinity Sports and Leisure that opened last November. Te scheme also allows for an expanded


leisure centre offering a 50-station fit- ness studio and a café. Scott Brownrigg Architects have designed of the pool. Details: http://lei.sr?a=Y1x5v


Heston Leisure Centre consultation underway


Te London Borough of Hounslow has launched a public consultation to gather views from residents and user groups on its plans for a £15m overhaul of Heston Pool. At the centre of the plans is an improved


leisure facility with a wider range of activi- ties. Te proposed Heston Leisure Centre will also be more eco-friendly. Facilities will include a 100-station fit-


ness suite, a 25m main pool and a learner pool, as well as new single sex health suites with a steamroom and sauna. Details: http://lei.sr?a=F1r0H


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ture and leisure Jacqueline Beswick said: “Tis will be the third multi-million pound sports centre in the borough and, alongside the facil- ities in Middleton and Heywood it offers a step-change in the quality of leisure here.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=G7i8i


Pulse to manage Northern Ireland facility


Pulse Fitness has been appointed by Magherafelt District Council (MDC) to manage the new-look Greenvale Leisure Centre in Northern Ireland, which is undergoing a major revamp. Te centre is scheduled to


open this summer following the multi-million pound proj- ect, with facilities to include a new 50m swimming pool and a 100-station fitness suite. A kids’ circuit gym and


interactive fitness zone; a four-court sports hall; and a soſt play area will also form part of the centre, along with a spa area. Te spa will contain a thermal suite housing


Greenvale Leisure Centre will include a 100-station gym when it opens Among Pulse’s initial priorities aſter securing


a steamroom; an ice station; a sauna; and an experience shower, in addition to a foot spa, heated loungers and a relaxation zone.


the contract will be to recruit 50 staff members to oversee the management of the facility and to deliver its programme of activities. Details: http://lei.sr?a=e0P0E


Somerset leisure centre set for community-run future


Mendip District Council has announced that members of the local community will have the chance to shape plans for the future of a leisure centre in Glastonbury, Somerset. A recent council consultation into the future of Tor Sports and Leisure found a number of


Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital


people express an interest in the community working to secure the facility’s future. Te council will bring in Avalon Leisure to


operate the centre on an interim basis, while the community works up plans for its future. Details: http://lei.sr?a=q3p2S


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