Oldham Active celebrates new Precor® gym equipment at Royton and Oldham Leisure Centres with exclusive master coach training sessions
Premium new gym equipment installed following £250,000 investment at Royton and Oldham Leisure Centres
The investment includes a substantial upgrade to our gym equipment, including the total replacement of our strength equipment with our new partner Precor, a leading supplier to the wellness industry.
Lauren Connis, Head of Health and Wellbeing at Oldham Active says: “We are delighted with our new Precor equipment and are already receiving great feedback from our customers. Precor’s strength equipment is both durable and premium, plus the footprint of their kit is slightly smaller, meaning we have been able to add extra equipment to the space we have, which should improve the member experience at peak times.
“Precor’s exclusive distribution of Glutebuilder® in the UK also allowed us to respond directly to member feedback. Glute-focused training continues to grow in popularity, and many members had asked for more targeted equipment. As a result, we’ve installed a number of standout pieces including the Hip Thrust Elite and the Dual 45 Hip Extension, ensuring we’re providing equipment that’s both on trend and aligned with what our members want.”
The three special training sessions held on 11th August featured Precor Master Trainer Gavin Frecklington MSc, who offered Oldham Active customers hands-on experience with the new Precor strength equipment. The 20+ year fitness industry veteran, who has trained professional athletes, provided expert biomechanics coaching during the 30-minute sessions, including lower body, upper body and Glutebuilder® sessions, each designed to help participants maximise their training results with the new equipment.
Connis says: “It was fantastic to see so many of our members enjoying the sessions, with Precor’s Master Training helping them to get the best out of their workouts. As a charitable organisation, our aim is to support Oldham residents to find opportunities for better wellbeing and to help achieve this we need inspiring and welcoming facilities. The latest investment in our gyms means we have high quality equipment that’s easy to use, whilst creating a safe space where our customers enjoy spending time, now and into the future.”
Paul Bolus, Senior Account Manager at Precor says: “Precor and Oldham Active share a common goal, to inspire people to live healthy lives. Precor equipment is a perfect fit for the community Oldham Active serves and will ensure every exerciser, whatever their body type or goal, is supported and has the best fitness experience possible. I am really excited by this partnership and look forward to seeing where it takes us.”
Councillor Peter Dean, Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, said: “This fantastic new equipment will be a great asset to our Leisure Centres and to the community who usethem. By investing in these spaces we are encouraging people to live happy and healthier lives and, having listened to member feedback, it’s clearly focused on what they want. These are great wellbeing facilities, so I encourage those who haven’t seen them to come and give them a go. The staff are friendly, welcoming and there to support you.”
