Pure Gym, which runs more than 400 fitness centres across the country, is opening a new unit at Waterglade Retail Park, in Old Road, Clacton.

The gym will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and offer classes on various days.

Logo – the Pure Gym logo (Image: PA)

It will open in the former Carpetright store on December 12.

A Pure Gym spokesperson said: “No matter what your fitness goal may be, you’ll find everything you need at Pure Gym Clacton.

“Take your pick from the latest gym kit and a huge timetable of group exercise classes included in your membership.

“Want access to state-of-the-art gym equipment with a low-cost monthly payment (with no contract)?

“Our gym in Clacton is fitted with over 140+ pieces of equipment, including free weights, fixed resistance machines, and cardio equipment.”

Gym users will be able to access the facilities using a pin or QR code. 

The spokesperson said: “We want to keep PureGym a safe environment for everyone to work out.

“If you plan to train at night or during unstaffed hours, please read our unstaffed hours document to ensure your safety when at the gym.”

The gym is offering an opening discount offer to new members, with huge price drops for monthly subscriptions.

The core membership is now £12.99 for the first 12 months, with a £15 joining fee, which is down from £23.99.

And the plus membership is £19.99 for the first 12 months, with a £15 joining fee, which is down from £30.99.

For more information go to www.puregym.com/gyms/clacton-on-sea.

Carpetright, which was in the unit before Pure Gym moved into it, went into administration and was acquired by rival Tapi in July last year. 

At the time of its collapse, the company had 273 stores across the UK, plus 19 concessions, and employed almost 1,900 people. 

More than 200 stores and 1,600 jobs were lost. 

Next to the store in Clacton, the branches in Harwich and Colchester were also shut. 

Similar plans for a new gym at Harwich Gateway Retail Park were approved in November.Â