Fitness club get boost

Shrewsbury health and fitness club Bodytech has enjoyed a major boost in membership following news that a rival organisation in the town is closing.

Bodytech owner Jeff Anderson says nearly 100 new members have signed up.

It follows his offer of help to members of Fitness First.

"My offer for Fitness First members to join Bodytech for free, that is with no joining fee, and at matching membership rates has been a great success," he said.

"We have already signed up nearly 100 members and there are just 200 places remaining, which are available on a first come, first served basis."

Jeff said £1million had been invested in his club over the past nine years and more equipment had been installed to cater for the recent influx of members.

He said there were plans in the pipeline for the company to open a new health club in a market town in the county to add to its Shrewsbury and Market Drayton clubs. It was also planning to acquire a club in Cheshire.

"The future for Bodytech members is secure," he added.

The Shrewsbury club, based in Mardol, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. It currently has a membership of 1,200.