Bournemouth gym set to be transformed

BH Live, the registered charity which operates leisure centres across Dorset and Hampshire, is transforming the health and wellbeing facilities at Pelhams Park this summer.

The North Bournemouth site comprises of a large gym, two swimming pools, daily classes in its three group exercise studios, 3G rubber crumb football pitches, outdoor tennis courts, a café, FeelGood Factory and more.

Rob Cunningham, BH Live’s associate director of leisure, said: “With so many great facilities and activities, Pelhams is an incredibly popular community space enjoyed by thousands of customers each week.

“We know this investment will be welcome news indeed and we can’t wait to get started.

“Once completed, customers and residents will have access to even better local sports facilities right on their doorstep – providing an inclusive, motivating, safe and welcoming space for people of all ages and abilities and enjoy their leisure time and focus on improving fitness, mobility, strength, physical health and mental wellbeing.”

Over the summer holidays the firstfloor gym and group cycle studio are to be completely revamped to create bright, welcoming and accessible facilities for all.

New high-specification cardio fitness equipment will appeal to those looking to improve their overall fitness, strength and mobility.

Strength training is being powered up with lifting platforms, plate-loaded machines and functional equipment.

There will also be improved space for pre and post-workout stretching and mobility work too.

On the upgraded gym equipment, customers will be able to track their progress, log essential body stats, personalise training and sync with other health apps such as Apple Health, FitBit and Strava.

There will also be a complete suite of touchscreen entertainment and streaming.

Furthermore, the centre’s group cycle experience is being relaunched with new high-spec training bikes from Technogym, with interactive features, plus Myzone fitness tracking.

Pelhams has been operated by the charity in partnership with BCP Council since 2010.

This transformation, coupled with the reopening of BH Live Active, Queen’s Park, new attractions at Littledown, plus essential investments at other local leisure centres demonstrates how BH Live, as a registered charity, uses any surplus to invest in local facilities for the benefit of the community.

The rest of the centre and activities at Pelhams, including the FeelGood Factory, pools, sanarium, café, soft play, football pitches and tennis courts will all remain open as usual.

During any temporary closures customers will be able to use other facilities as part of their BH Live Active multi-site membership at Corfe Mullen, Queen’s Park, Littledown, Stokewood and Sir David English Sports Centre.