Health club operator LA fitness has appointed Mark Talley as its new national fitness manager.

Talley, a former regional boss at leisure trust Fusion Lifestyle, will be tasked with overseeing the group's fitness operations, including research and development and the creation of new fitness concepts.

He will also be part of the team implementing LA Fitness' £30m redevelopment programme of the company's 81 UK clubs.

Chief executive Martin Long said: "Mark's appointment is another plank in our strategy to recruit and retain both more members and quality employees.

"Mark already has vast experience of ensuring leisure facilities put their customers first and we're confident that this, along with his excellent knowledge and understanding of the science behind health and fitness, will be a key contributor to our future success."