health aNd fitNess


Kiss Gyms starts Milton Keynes expansion project


Kiss Gyms has started work on a £150,000 expansion project at the privately-owned chain’s first site in Milton Keynes. Te gym, which became one of the first


24-hour facilities in the region aſter being unveiled last year, is housed within a for- mer children’s activity play centre. Createability has been appointed to


undertake an eight-week redevelopment, which will increase in size to 15,500sq ſt (1,440sq m) and include removing the wall between the gym and nursery school area. Details: http://bit.ly/iiwiFl


New UK locations for Pure Gym


Pure Gym, the low-cost health club operator first launched in 2009, has announced its plans to unveil 14 new sites across the UK this year as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. Among the new locations to


open over the coming months are Northampton, Walsall and Gateshead, taking the group towards its target of 45 sites by the end of the year. Other clubs announced by


Pure Gym include Greenwich and Clerkenwell, London; Dundee; Bristol; Milton Keynes; Stockport; Edinburgh; Portsmouth; and West Bromwich. The new sites will average 20,000sq ft


Roberts: “Tese new gyms will kick start our dynamic roll out for 2012


(1,858sq m) in size and take the group to 36 locations, with a number of other new clubs in advanced talks to continue its expansion. Pure Gym chief executive Peter Roberts said: “We have achieved significant growth over the


Reeves (right) helped officially reopen the venue


Nuffield Health reopens riot-hit Norbury centre


A Nuffield Health wellbeing centre in Norbury, South London, has reopened aſter an arson attack during the 2011 riots caused £1m worth of damage to the venue. Te revamped facility has benefited from


an additional £40,000 investment. Facilities include more than 100 pieces of Life Fitness and Concept equipment. Trevor Reeves – the owner of a Croydon


furniture store destroyed during the riots – and Olympic discus hopeful Lawrence Okoye helped to mark the relaunch. Read more: http://bit.ly/wF3aec


WHO confirms ‘Healthy City’ status for Cork


Te World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced Cork, Ireland, has become one of the latest cities to receive “Healthy City” status for promoting healthier lifestyles. Cork has been joined by Copenhagen,


Denmark, and Nantes, France in being des- ignated by WHO as a result of work to place health at the heart of administration. Lord mayor Terry Shannon said: “Te


Healthy City initiative will bring all the key stakeholders together to look at ways in which to make Cork a healthier place.” Details: http://bit.ly/yni40Y


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past two years and these new gyms will kick start our dynamic roll out for 2012. “With the economic climate affecting peo-


ple’s disposable income, affordable fitness with no contract and 24-hour use gives our mem- bers freedom of choice and accessibility.” Details: http://bit.ly/bIyYLY


Work starts on Leeds leisure complex


An event has taken place in Leeds to mark the start of construction work on the city’s new £27m Holt Park Active leisure, wellbeing and adult social care complex. Te government confirmed


approval for the project in December, with the work being funded through a Private Finance Initiative. Mentor – a partnership


comprising FaulknerBrowns Architects and GHM Rock Townsend – designed the scheme, which is being delivered through the Local Education Partnership. Facilities will include a 25m swimming pool;


Holt Park Active is scheduled to open to the public in December 2013 A studio, a café and meeting areas will also


a Bodyline fitness suite; a hydrotherapy pool; a large activity hall; and hubs for older people and individuals with learning difficulties.


form part of the new Holt Park Active, which is to provide a new community hub for the area. Interserve Project Services is the contractor. Details: http://bit.ly/bd7BBT


New gym for Sheffield University facility


Sheffield University has launched its new-look S10health fitness centre at Sport Sheffield’s Goodwin Sports Centre, following the com- pletion of a major refurbishment. Te institution partnered with Life Fitness to undertake the improvements, with the facility


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


now boasting more than 170 pieces of equip- ment from the supplier. Createability was involved with the revamp


of the new-look fitness suite, which also offers the Life Fitness Virtual Trainer online tool. Details: http://bit.ly/A7xSMT


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