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Weighing up the benefits
With the fitness movement taking over the UK – and the winter season just around the corner – we looked at some of the country ’ s most popular gym chains .
Words : Oliver Smith
There ’ s no time quite like Christmas , with mince pies , sweet treats , and cakes galore … but how can you get ahead of that dreaded winter weight gain ?
As the fitness movement swept across the UK , so too did budget gyms and high-end health centres . And there are now more than seven thousand locations spread across the country for people to shed those extra pounds … making the UK one of the most fitness-focused places in Europe .
So , with the binge-eating season fast-approaching , we decided to take a look at what some of the country ’ s most popular gym chains have to offer .
As one of the UK ’ s leading brands , the ‘ gym for everybody ’ helps more than one million members achieve their fitness goals .
Through classes , one-to-one sessions and top-quality equipment , Pure Gym creates a great training environment for beginners and bodybuilders alike .
And with a focus on providing ‘ flexible memberships ’, the worldrenowned chain makes exercise as simple and affordable as possible .
Price per month : From £ 9.99 + joining fee .
Founded by former professional tennis player David Lloyd , this highend leisure club has everything the determined gym-goer could ever need … and more . Boasting swimming pools , matchquality tennis courts and expert personal trainers , David Lloyd has created a space where people can exercise in style . Not to mention the luxury spas and clubrooms , which align with the brand ’ s passion to create a ‘ comfortable ’ and ‘ welcoming ’ place to maintain physical and mental health .
Price per month : From £ 94.50 ( Adult )
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