A NEW state-of-the-art gym is opening in a Hampshire town next month.

PureGym, the UK’s largest gym operator, will be opening a new gym in Mill Lane Retail Park, Alton, at 12pm on Friday, November 22.

PureGym Alton will provide members with 24/7 access to flexible, affordable fitness facilities – all through PureGym’s flagship low-cost, zero-contract memberships.

The c.8,000 sq ft gym will include hundreds of pieces of state-of-the-art equipment, a functional zone, free weights area, fixed resistance, cardio equipment, a fitness studio and large range of classes - all included within the membership price.

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PureGym facilitiesPureGym facilities (Image: PureGym)

Certified Personal Trainers will also be available to support clients and offer a free initial exercise induction.

PureGym is also on the lookout for people who want to turn their passion for fitness into a career through the PureGym Personal Training Academy.

Not only does this programme equip candidates to become certified Personal Trainers in just 14 weeks, it guarantees them a job at the end.

The PT Academy also provides ongoing PT business support and opportunities for career progression into management roles.

A spokesperson for PureGym said: "Following strong demand for PureGym’s flexible, affordable fitness offering in Hampshire, we are excited to be expanding our presence with a brand-new gym in Alton.

"At a time when physical and mental wellbeing has never been more important, members will have nonstop access to everything they need to feel their best - all through our flexible, affordable memberships.

"We can’t wait to welcome members through the doors of PureGym Alton."

Readers can find out more about PureGym and the PT Academy by visiting https://www.puregym.com/gyms/alton/