'Motivating and inspiring' - Fitness fans enjoy £100,000 Poulton Health and Fitness Centre gym upgrade
More than £100,000 has been invested in a better workout environment as part of a Wyre Council commitment to help residents lead healthier and more active lives.
Fitness fans will enjoy an "enhanced" experience after an £100,000 gym upgrade.
Poulton Health and Fitness Centre was reopened after the completion of major improvements.
More than £100,000 has been invested in a better workout environment as part of a Wyre Council commitment to help residents lead healthier and more active lives.
Key features of the upgraded gym include:
New Life Fitness cardio equipment such as treadmills, cross-trainers, bikes and stairmills, with integrated 16-inch SE4 touchscreen consoles with internet connectivity and on-demand workouts
Expanded strength training area, including a cable multi-jungle, Smith machine, Olympic bench press, dumbbells and adjustable benches
Hammer Strength half rack and Olympic lifting platform
HIIT equipment such as a Concept2 SkiErg, Watt Bike and Assault Bike
Refurbished, fully reupholstered and serviced Life Fitness resistance machines
New flooring throughout, including durable rubber tiles in the free weights area
Coun Lynne Bowen, leisure, health and community engagement portfolio holder at Wyre Council, said: “The upgraded facilities are designed to cater to everyone, from those starting their fitness journey to experienced gym users.
"This major upgrade, conducted by our new partners Parkwood Leisure and Creating Active Futures, gives residents a fantastic space to get active and supports our ambition to make Wyre a healthier, more active borough.”
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A new team will be working at the gym and members can book a gym induction session with the trained staff to ensure they feel confident using the new equipment and get the most out of their workouts.
Francois Smit, regional director at Parkwood Leisure, the new operation of Wyre’s leisure facilities said: “This project was about more than just new equipment; it was about investing in our members’ overall experience. We wanted to create a space that is not only functional, but also motivating and inspiring.
"We are incredibly proud of the result and are excited to see our members back on the floor using these world-class facilities.”
The gym was officially opened by Wyre’s Mayor, Councillor Steve Nicholls and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Steve Livesey, who marked the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tried out some of the new state-of-the-art equipment.
For more information or to book a session, visit Poulton Health and Fitness Centre website - https://bit.ly/3PRskYq or call the centre on 01253 891629.