Chesterford Research Park re-opens gym and fitness centre after extensive renovations

Gym members make a welcome return to improved facilities at the gym, situated within the Nucleus building at the Park. Chesterford Research Park’s gym and fitness centre have re-opened following three months of extensive renovation work to repair damage sustained after a fire broke out in the sauna area in early December last year. The enforced closure of the gym gave the Park the opportunity to re-evaluate the facilities available to both tenant and non-tenant members and as a result the facility now boasts an improved layout with dedicated cardio, free weights and stretch areas. The Park team decided not to restore the sauna and steam room facilities, choosing instead to dedicate the additional space gained from this area to improving the core gym facilities. Gym equipment has been added to and improved with the inclusion of a Vibrostation – a machine which transfers vibrations to the body facilitating a highly effective workout burning up to 350 calories in just 10 minutes – within the stretch area and a significantly expanded selection of free-weights. Classes have also been given an overhaul with new additions such as ‘Kettlebell’, an intense weight class, and step-aerobics now featuring within the timetable. Midmorning classes aimed specifically at non-tenant members have been introduced and opening hours have been extended to include Saturdays, between 0800-1600hrs. Park Manager, Katherine Maguire commented: ‘The gym has always been extremely popular with both tenant and non-tenant members and we are delighted to have it back up and running at last. The Park team have worked incredibly hard over the last couple of months to ensure we could re-open as soon as possible and I hope that our improved facilities will encourage even more of our current tenants, as well as the local community in Chesterford to consider the benefits of having this facility on their doorstep!’ Gym memberships are available to both tenants and non-tenants. The facility is open six days a week; Monday-Thursday between 0700hrs and 2000hrs, Friday from 0700hrs to 1930hrs and Saturday from 0800hrs-1600hrs. Pictured: The gym at Chesterford Research Park. Tuesday, 9th March 2010