Anytime Fitness has opened its 150th club in the UK as it continues its rapid expansion in Europe.

The opening of Anytime Paignton in Devon makes the company the second largest private health club operator in the UK and comes just eight years after Anytime opened its first UK club in Bristol (in 2010).

"The rate of growth showcases the commercial strength of the brand as well as the commitment of its franchisees," said Chuck Runyon, Anytime Fitness CEO.

"We know the team in the UK is working hard to fulfil its objective of becoming the largest fitness club operator in the market and we look forward to celebrating their next milestone.”

Stuart Broster, Anytime Fitness UK CEO added: “Reaching this milestone is a notable moment for us.

"The rapid expansion since we opened our first UK club is a testament to the hard work that’s been going on across the country.

“The fitness industry has changed dramatically and we’re always assessing and evolving the way we do things to react to this ever-changing landscape.

"Entrepreneurial spirit is rife in the UK and it’s incredibly satisfying to be able to give so many ambitious people the platform to run successful and profitable businesses.”