The UK’s biggest gym company is taking over a 13,500 sq ft unit that was previously as Poundland store
PureGym is taking over a former Poundland store near Leicester (stock photo)(Image: Getty)
PureGym has announced plans to open a new location near Leicester next month.
The company, which already has two gyms in Leicester plus more in Loughborough, Coalville and Market Harborough, will take over the former Poundland unit in Thurmaston Shopping Centre.
The new gym will open at noon on Friday, May 22, on the main strip of shops including Next, Sports Direct, Boots and Hobbycraft.
The branch, known as “PureGym Leicester Thurmaston”, will offer “round-the-clock, flexible, affordable fitness through its signature low-cost, no-contract memberships” the company said.
The 13,500 sq ft gym will be open to members 24/7 and have about 100 pieces of equipment, as well as areas for free weights, cardio equipment, fixed resistance and a fitness studio.
The company said members will be able to take advantage of a “huge range of classes”, which are included within the membership price, as well as certified trainers available and a free initial exercise induction.
A spokesperson for PureGym said: “We are beyond excited to be expanding our presence in Leicester with the opening of PureGym Leicester Thurmaston, providing flexible, high-value fitness facilities to communities across Leicester.
“With demand for affordable, high-quality fitness at an all-time high, the new gym will give members 24/7 access to top-quality equipment and a wide range of classes.
PureGym will take over the former Poundland unit, between Next and Superdrug(Image: Google)
“We’re excited to be making fitness more accessible for the local community, providing the opportunity to get active, feel stronger, and support overall wellbeing.
“We can’t wait to open our doors at PureGym Leicester Thurmaston– be sure to make the most on our opening offer.”
PureGym is also offering places on the PureGym Personal Training Academy. The scheme, which people have to pay to join, lasts about 14 weeks and participants are guaranteed a job at the end of it.
PureGym was founded in Leeds in 2009 and now has nearly two million members in eight countries. Existing Leicester branches are in St George’s Retail Park and in Walnut Street, in the St Andrews area of the city.