An independently owned fitness club in Somerset, voted the best health club in its region at the 2012 Members’ Choice Health Club Awards, has received a £100,000 (US$150,600, €116,900) investment, allowing a relocation of its gym to larger facilities.

The Fitness Hub Gym in Portishead has moved less than a mile down the road to a converted warehouse, which has been transformed into a brand new fitness facility.

The personal investment came from gym owners, former world champion kick boxer, Andy Cleeves and his wife Claire.

The new facilities include a a women's only gym area, a spacious main studio, spin studio, cardio, power and resistance zones, with changing rooms and showers.

A new rope and functional fitness rig has also been installed and there is an extensive timetable of classes including regular boot camp sessions. A variety of sessions run seven days a week, with four sessions out of the 31 available being included as part of a gym membership.

The Fitness Hub also sponsors several local athletes and has raised more than £20,000 (US$30,100, €23,400) for local charities in 2012.