{"id":775474,"date":"2026-07-21T08:08:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T08:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/775474\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T08:08:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T08:08:20","slug":"new-300k-fitness-studio-opens-at-lancashire-leisure-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/775474\/","title":{"rendered":"New \u00a3300k fitness studio opens at Lancashire leisure centre"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  West Lancashire Council has completed work at Burscough Wellbeing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk\/leisure\/?ref=au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Leisure<\/a> Hub, where an underused squash court has been converted into a larger group exercise studio designed to meet growing demand for fitness and wellbeing classes.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The project was completed in June and forms part of the council&#8217;s wider programme of improvements to leisure facilities across the borough.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The new studio features sprung flooring, mirrored walls, specialist lighting, upgraded ventilation, improved acoustics, and new audio-visual technology.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  A squash court has been retained at the centre, allowing residents to continue playing racquet sports while also benefiting from an expanded fitness offer.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Council officials said the investment followed a review of participation trends and customer demand, which identified opportunities to make better use of existing space within the leisure hub.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Over the coming months, the centre plans to expand its programme of classes and introduce a new Les Mills fitness programme, which will include both instructor-led and virtual sessions.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The council said the scheme had also been designed with sustainability in mind by repurposing existing space rather than building an extension.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Energy-efficient LED lighting and upgraded ventilation systems have also been installed.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Councillor David Whittington, leader of West Lancashire Council, said: &#8220;This investment demonstrates our commitment to continuously improving leisure facilities for residents and ensuring our centres evolve to meet changing customer needs.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;The new studio provides a fantastic modern environment for group exercise and wellbeing activities, allowing us to expand our class programme and offer an even greater choice for members.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;We&#8217;re particularly excited about the introduction of the new Les Mills programme, which will give residents access to industry-leading fitness classes delivered both by our instructors and through innovative virtual technology.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  He added: &#8220;The feedback we&#8217;ve received already has been extremely positive, and we&#8217;re delighted to see residents embracing the new space and the opportunities it creates for healthier and more active lifestyles.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  According to the council, early feedback from members has been overwhelmingly positive, with users praising the studio&#8217;s spacious layout, atmosphere, and upgraded facilities.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  One regular member described the studio as &#8220;a huge improvement that feels like a completely new fitness space&#8221;, while another said the larger room and improved sound system had &#8220;transformed the class experience&#8221;.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The new studio is now open to members at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"West Lancashire Council has completed work at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, where an underused squash court 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