{"id":402221,"date":"2026-04-20T19:59:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T19:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/402221\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T19:59:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T19:59:10","slug":"puregym-confirms-plans-to-open-24-7-gym-in-haddington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/402221\/","title":{"rendered":"PureGym confirms plans to open &#8217;24\/7&#8242; gym in Haddington"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  The national chain, which has more than 450 gyms across the country, has confirmed it will open in Haddington within a matter of months.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Planning permission was given to transform a section of the town\u2019s former Aldi store, off Whittingehame Drive, into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastlothiancourier.com\/news\/25935616.24-hour-gym-confirmed-haddingtons-former-aldi-store\/?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">a gym<\/a> earlier this year.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Now, it has been confirmed that PureGym plan to move into the complex, which is already home to Screwfix and Toolstation.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  A spokesperson for PureGym said: \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be opening a brand new gym in Haddington this summer.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  \u201cPureGym Haddington will be a fantastic addition to the local area, offering members 24\/7 access to high-quality equipment, all through our flexible, low-cost memberships.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  \u201cWhether members are looking to build strength, improve their fitness or stay active, PureGym Haddington will provide a welcoming space to turn up, train and feel great.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  \u201cWe look forward to welcoming members through the doors later this year!&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   width=\"100%\" alt=\"The remaining unit in Haddington's former Aldi store - the one pictured on the left of this image - is set to be turned into a gym\"\/>The remaining unit in Haddington&#8217;s former Aldi store looks set to be turned into a gym (Image: Google Maps)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Aldi moved from the site and into its new home at Haddington Retail Park five years ago.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Since then, the building has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastlothiancourier.com\/news\/19697354.former-haddington-aldi-store-split-three\/?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">split into three<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  No objections were made with East Lothian Council when the plans for the remaining section of the former supermarket site were lodged.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  At that time, Abercromby Investments Limited, who submitted the plans, highlighted what was planned for the \u201chigh-quality fitness facility\u201d.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  They said: \u201cThe proposed gym will include a range of cardiovascular and strength equipment, together with gym classes and personal training services.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  \u201cAs with many modern gyms, the proposed facility at Haddington Trade Park will operate on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week, providing access to the whole community, including those who work shift patterns such as key workers.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   width=\"100%\" alt=\"PureGym has confirmed it will open in Haddington later this year. Image shows how a typical PureGym looks and not necessarily how the Haddington version will look\"\/>PureGym has confirmed it will open in Haddington later this year. Image shows how a typical PureGym looks and not necessarily how the Haddington version will look (Image: PureGym)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  According to PureGym, personal trainers will be available for one-to-training, while there will also be special discounts for being a PureGym member.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  They said that PureGym <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastlothiancourier.com\/news\/haddington\/?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Haddington<\/a> would offer \u201ca welcoming space to turn up, train and feel great\u201d.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  They added: \u201cBy focusing on the equipment and space you need most, the gym creates an effective, accessible environment for everyday training.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  \u201cWith all the kit you need for a great workout, we\u2019ve prioritised dedicated workout zones, so this gym is designed around gym-floor training rather than classes.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Already, details about the upcoming move are being posted on the group\u2019s website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.puregym.com\/gyms\/haddington\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.puregym.com\/gyms\/haddington<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Puregym will compete for customers with enjoyleisure&#8217;s upgraded gym and fitness centre at Haddington&#8217;s nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastlothiancourier.com\/news\/24951919.haddington-new-gym-aubigny-sports-centre-opens-monday\/?ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Aubigny Sports Centre<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The national chain, which has more than 450 gyms across the country, has confirmed it will open in&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":402222,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[589,163,85,46],"class_list":{"0":"post-402221","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-fitness","9":"tag-health","10":"tag-il","11":"tag-israel"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/402221","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=402221"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/402221\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/402222"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=402221"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=402221"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=402221"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}