A major gym improvement programme has been completed at a leisure centre in Truro to provide dedicated zones for fitness progression.

The upgrade at Truro Leisure Centre is spread across two floors and incorporates brand new Technogym cardio equipment.

There are now separate areas for cardio, strength and resistance workouts as well as space for functional training, cooling down and stretching out.

Working out back row: Chris Perry, Heath Brandwood, James Curry Front row: Ben Wilkinson, Cllr Karen La Borde, Cllr Leigh Frost
Working out back row: Chris Perry, Heath Brandwood, James Curry Front row: Ben Wilkinson, Cllr Karen La Borde, Cllr Leigh Frost (Working out back row: Chris Perry, Heath Brandwood, James Curry Front row: Ben Wilkinson, Cllr Karen La Borde, Cllr Leigh Frost)

Councillor Leigh Frost, Leader of Cornwall Council, councillor Karen La Borde, her husband Steven La Borde, a Truro Leisure Centre member and top 10 internationally ranked aqua bike competitor, and Heath Brandwood, Cornwall Council leisure services manager, joined members of the GLL team to officially open the new facilities.

Cllr Frost said: “I’m a member at Bodmin Leisure Centre and use the gym there,” s. “The improvements here in Truro are fantastic and I’ll definitely be doing some workouts here as well.

“This is amazing, I love it and it’s great for our local community,” said Cllr La Borde. “My husband comes to the centre every day to train, and I’m tempted to start too. I know it will be good for me and, with Steven spending so much time here, I’ll get to see him more!”

Truro Leisure Centre, which is situated next to Truro College, with its own parking and a 25-metre swimming pool, has around 1,000 members.

Chris Perry, GLL leisure centre manager, said: “There’s a lot of interest in our new gym and, over just four days, we’ve recruited nearly 40 new members.

“People of all ages visit on a regular basis – including those who are following the individualised Healthwise programmes we run.”

James Curry, GLL head of service in Cornwall, added: “I’d like to thank Heath Brandwood and councillors for their support and close working partnership.

“I’d also like to thank the Truro Leisure Centre members who’ve put up with all the building work in recent months. The improvements have made a big difference and judging by feedback, our users are delighted too.”