JD Gyms has continued to grow its UK health club portfolio, with the recent launch of two sleek-looking sites in Coventry and Washington.

The operator now has five health clubs, with further gyms due to open in Rochdale and Wigan over the next couple of months, as the chain continues on its “organic” growth strategy.

JD Gyms’ latest launch was its £1.5m club in Washington, near Sunderland. Taking a best-in-class multi-manufacturer approach, the 21,000sq ft (1,950sq m) gym features equipment from True, Freemotion, Force, Cybex and Technogym, supplied and fitted by Fitness Systems. Membership costs £19.99 a month.

The venue also features saunas, a sprint track, prowler track, tri-rig and the area’s largest free weights area with more than 30 benches. A large studio and group cycling studio play host to over 60 classes a week, all of which are included in the membership.

Alun Peacock, managing director at JD Gyms, said: “We’ve brought a low cost gym with a difference to the North East by offering premium kit and exceptional fitness facilities on a highly affordable basis.

"Feedback and take up has been excellent so far – a gym of this calibre in the area has been a long time coming and we’re incredibly pleased with the results.”