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Leisure trust to launch budget gym chain
Leisure trust Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL), which operates community leisure services in West Yorkshire, is planning to open two budget gyms in the Huddersfield and Dewsbury areas.
The non-profit KAL currently manages eleven sports centres and swimming pools on behalf of the local council and is looking to become the first budget gym operator in the region.
Plans are to be developed further over the coming months, with the Huddersfield site aiming for a late summer 2011 opening.
Each new gym will provide a minimum of 120 exercise stations (mixing cv and resistance), with equipment to be provided by Technogym.
KAL chair, David Heddon, said: "Budget gyms are a way of expanding and reaching those who want to focus on using fitness equipment and attending classes at a reasonable price.
"We are looking to expand upon our existing portfolio and run this new membership alongside our other quality products and services."
It is expected that KAL's budget gym memberships will be priced at around £15 per month and includes access to group classes.