Ken Martin Leisure Centre’s gym has been transformed as part of a wider £1.5m investment in new equipment this September. It now marks the final completion in the city-wide upgrade of all Active Nottingham gyms.
Active Nottingham, part of Nottingham City Council, began its investment programme in March 2023, introducing a new gym concept that has already been enjoyed by members at Clifton, Djanogly, Southglade, Victoria, and Harvey Hadden. This five-year investment covers all six of its leisure centres: Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Clifton, Ken Martin, Southglade, Victoria, and Djanogly Community Leisure Centre – with Ken Martin now completing the final phase of the project.
The revamp at Ken Martin Leisure Centre includes premium equipment from Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG ®, which is suitable for all training interests and fitness levels. The centre joins Djanogly Community Leisure Centre and a select group of UK gyms to feature Symbio™ Cardio, designed to elevate every workout journey.
The new kit includes immersive digital experiences with cardio consoles, a functional zone and environmentally friendly Green Zones with self-powered equipment.
Cllr Corall Jenkins, Executive Member for Communities, Waste and Equalities, said: “It was fantastic to attend the reopening of the gym at Ken Martin Leisure Centre. The state-of-the-art equipment and reimagined space are impressive and will benefit the local community.
“I was especially thrilled to see the introduction of Symbio™ equipment alongside the self-powered machines – a brilliant step to support Nottingham’s ambition to become the UK’s first carbon-neutral city.
“Before the official opening, I also joined a Pilates class at Ken Martin, and I have to say, both the classes and the gym facilities are remarkable. This reopening marks the final phase in a series of renovations across Active Nottingham leisure centres, with upgrades now completed at Clifton, Djanogly, Southglade, Victoria and Harvey Hadden. It’s brilliant to see the full vision come to life.”
On Saturday 13 September, Ken Martin Leisure Centre opened its doors to the gym for a VIP Open Day, where Master Trainers from Life Fitness were on hand to help customers utilise the new equipment. Members were also invited to bring along a friend for free for the day.
For more information on the refurbishment project, visit Active Nottingham’s website here.
Cllr Jenkins with the Active Nottingham team