It is fair to say that for many people, fitness is a major component of their life these days. The benefits of leading a fit and healthy lifestyle are well-known and a lot of people thrive on the chance to stay active and energised. There has been a considerable level of demand for gyms in recent times and this is something that many prospective buyers or tenants will consider before looking at homes in an area. Therefore, the introduction of an Anytime Fitness gym in Stockport is great news for the property market as well as existing residents.
There is an immediate benefit from the opening of the gym with the six jobs that have been created. It is always good to see jobs being added to the local employment mix, and as the gym is in the centre of Stockport, it is a convenient location. There is a wave of modern gyms that are open around the clock, offering a fantastic range of machines, classes and even personal training options.
Stockport residents looking to be healthy
Manchester businessman Liang Qiao is behind the new Anytime Fitness Gym in Stockport and he has been supported by HSBC in bringing the gym to the area. It would be fair to say that the gym has taken off quite quickly because there are already more than 200 members at the gym. The owner spoke to local media, saying; “I'm excited to see the business grow and look forward to getting to know our members and supporting them in their health journey.” Knowing that you have a great gym in the local area helps many people feel relaxed and keen to put down roots.
A spokesperson for HSBC, Sam Roden who is the company’s area director in Greater Manchester, spoke to local media, saying; “The health and fitness sector is booming, which makes it an obvious sector to invest in. Anytime Fitness continues to grow and, with more than 140 clubs in the UK, has a strong UK market penetration. We are thrilled that our funding has enabled Mr Qiao to open his first branch in Stockport and look forward to hearing his future plans for growth.”
Good facilities improve a town
Hopefully the emergence of another viable fitness option in the heart of Stockport will make the area even more appealing to many. We find that fitness is becoming an increasing constant in the life of so many people, so it can only be good to see viable gyms opening up.
At Spencer Harvey, we care about the local community and we are delighted to see so many changes and development taking place in the town. If you want to stay informed with what is happening here, you can give Spencer Harvey a call on 0161 480 8888 or send us an email at info@spencerharvey.co.uk. For a free valuation please visit: https://www.spencerharvey.co.uk/valuation-enquiry.html