A health club in Orpington has unveiled a £128,000 gym upgrade, with 17 new treadmills among the latest additions.
Bannatyne Health Club in Sandy Lane has introduced new Technogym machines as part of an ongoing programme of improvements to its facilities.
The latest investment follows an earlier upgrade to the club’s strength and functional training facilities.
Among the additions are 17 treadmills, consisting of 13 Treadmill 5000 and four Treadmill 7000 models. The equipment features digital training functions, performance tracking and improved cushioning.
Five Technogym Synchro cross-trainers and four Vario trainers have also been installed. The Vario machines are designed to adapt to users’ natural movements and allow them to move between different exercise styles.
The £128,000 investment also includes six upright bikes, four recumbent bikes and a Technogym Top upper-body trainer.
It follows improvements earlier this year which included a new functional rig with Hyrox targets, two dual cable stations and a half rack with a built-in Smith machine. Two lifting platforms, an adjustable bench, collarless barbells and functional training accessories were also added.
Duncan Bannatyne OBE, chief executive and chairman of the Bannatyne Group, said: “We continue to invest significantly in our clubs to ensure members have access to the very best facilities and equipment to support healthy and active lifestyles.
“At Orpington, this latest investment follows the improvements we have already made to the club’s strength and functional training facilities.
“The new Technogym equipment provides members with even greater choice, whether they are beginning their fitness journey, maintaining an active lifestyle or working towards more demanding performance goals.
“Our commitment is to continually enhance the member experience by providing modern, high-quality facilities that cater for all ages and abilities.”
The Bannatyne Group operates 67 health clubs, 44 spas and three hotels, according to the company.
The investment is the latest sign of new money flowing into Orpington’s high street and leisure facilities. A new Wetherspoons pub is also opening in central London this month after a £2.7 million transformation, while Tower Hamlets has been named the cheapest borough in London for buyers.
