heaLth & fitness


London council outlines plans for new £18m centre


Westminster City Council has outlined its proposals for a new £18m leisure centre in Queen’s Park, London, as part of an ongoing programme to upgrade local facilities. Te development, which will be funded at


no cost to taxpayers, will involve the merger of the Moberly and Jubilee sites to provide one single, larger centre at Moberly. Facilities will include an eight-court


sports hall; a swimming pool; a learner pool; and a health and fitness suite. Te new facility is due to open in 2014. Details: http://lei.sr?a=A0J2Y


Keiser lands new DLL contract


Fitness equipment supplier Keiser UK has announced that it is to install 1,200 M3 bikes at more than 40 David Lloyd Leisure (DLL)-operated sites across the country. Te installation programme


has already commenced and is to continue over the next two years, following the sign- ing of a new deal between the two companies. Keiser’s studio cycles have


been installed at DLL’s UK clubs for the last 14 years, with the new M3 product designed to provide better functional- ity through its optional computer. Te M3 bike also enables instructors to cre-


ate tailored classes for gym users of all abilities by providing feedback such as heart rate mon- itoring and resistance level awareness. DLL head of sports, health and fitness Rob Beale said: “Indoor cycling is one of our most


Te gym was designed and fitted out by Motive8


Motive8 unveils new corporate gym in Leeds


Health and fitness consultancy motive8 has opened a new corporate gym at a Leeds- based financial services company. Te new facility was designed and fitted


out by motive8. It includes equipment sup- plied by Star Trac, as well as space for core exercises and stretching. Training services at the gym are provided


by motive8 North, the Leeds-based sister company of motive8, which offers personal training, exercise classes and gym member- ship throughout the city. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=P2b7t


£14.7m Newham leisure centre plans approved


Newham Council has approved plans for the construction of a new £14.7m leisure centre on the site of the existing Atherton Leisure Centre in Stratford, east London. Te council hopes work will start on site


in July 2013, with the complex to open in early 2015. It will boast swimming facilities, a gym and space for fitness classes. According to the council, a factor in its


decision to pursue plans for the new-build option was the presence of asbestos-con- taining materials at the existing facility. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=F3K8M


6 Te installation of the M3 bikes at DLL venues has already commenced


popular classes so it is vital that we can offer a well designed and quality bike. “The M3 Bikes are heavily used so it is


important that they well maintained. Keiser ensure our bikes stay in use with support that goes above the contractual requirements.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=a7b6U


Fit4less open new health club in Bromley


Fit4less, the low cost fitness franchise owned by the éner- gie Group, remains ‘on course’ to operate 27 gyms by the end of the year aſter the opening of its latest site in London. Te 6,500sq ſt (604sq m)


club in Bromley is the chain’s 17th in the UK and includes a cardio theatre and a free weights area, with its equip- ment supplied by Precor. It is the second franchise


unveiled by owner Tom Burke, who previously opened a Fit4less club in Milton Keynes and attracted more than 1,000 pre-sales for the latest facility. énergie Group aims to operate 45 Fit4less


Te Bromley club forms part of énergie’s expansion strategy for Fit4less Fit4less is due to open a 20,000sq ſt (1,858sq


gyms by the end of next year and already has sites across the UK, including a commercial venture with a college in Stevenage.


m) gym at a Southend shopping centre next month as part of the énergie Group’s plans to open 45 branded gyms by the end of 2013. Details: http://lei.sr?a=V7p9d


Horley Leisure Centre wins Green Apple Award


Horley Leisure Centre – a £9m facility in Surrey designed by S&P Architects that opened ear- lier this year – has won a Green Apple Award in recognition of its green credentials. The Green Apple Awards for the Built Environment and Architectural Heritage


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


recognise projects across the country that “demonstrate environmental endeavour”. Horley Leisure Centre incorporates a range


of features such as a biomass heating system and has already received an A energy rating. Details: http://lei.sr?a=F8l6m


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