Places Leisure, a social enterprise which operates and manages over 100 centres across England, opened its brand-new gym on Leith Walk on Monday, May 12.
The facility is part of Places for People’s award-winning regeneration project, the Engine Yard. Places Leisure Edinburgh features a 70-station gym furnished with brand-new equipment from Life Fitness, providing a range of cardiovascular and resistance machines, a large free weight area, and a stretch area.
Additionally, members can benefit from group classes including Les Mills virtual studio, personal training opportunities, and a motivating environment to help them achieve their fitness goals.
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Places Leisure Edinburgh features EGYM’s innovative and intelligent Fitness Hub allowing members to follow workout programmes based on their own body and goals.
The gym features 70 stations -Credit:Places Leisure Edinburgh
As well as having access to the technology, memberships will include unlimited access to the gym as well as group fitness and health sessions held throughout the week which will be bookable up to 15 days in advance.
Through the Places Leisure app, members can access their membership card, make and manage bookings, and access virtual sessions.
The gym will be open from 6.00 am until 10.00 pm on weekdays and between 8.00 am until 6.00 pm on weekends.
Nicola McMaster, General Manager at Places Leisure, said: “We are thrilled to be opening our doors to Places Leisure Edinburgh today and look forward to welcoming members of the community to our brand-new modern gym.
“Equipped with the latest technology and helpful staff onsite, members can experience a high-energy and supportive environment where they can follow workouts based on their bodies and individual fitness goals, whatever they may be.
“Being a part of Places for People, we understand the importance of bringing leisure facilities into the heart of communities and making physical activity more accessible. We look forward to the positive impact Places Leisure Edinburgh will bring to the area.”
For more information and membership details, visit here.
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