Sports and leisure operator Everyone Active is trialling a modular gym in Plymouth before deciding whether or not to provide gym users with a permanent solution.

The operator, which manages Plympton Swimming Pool on behalf of Plymouth City Council, has invested more than £200,000 on the new facility. The structure has been added to the swimming centre and is in place for an initial five-year period.

However, if it proves successful Everyone Active will discuss a permanent solution with the local authority.

The gym is fully air-conditioned and has television screens, a sound system and equipped with Technogym kit.

David Greenwood, Everyone Active’s contract manager, said: “This is the first time Plympton Swimming Pool will offer a gym and we’re very excited to see it open.

“The new gym looks fantastic and we’re confident it’ll go a long way to encouraging more people to get active in different ways.”

Councillor Glenn Jordan, the council’s cabinet member for culture, said: “Anything that makes it easier for people to stay fit and active has to be a good thing and I’m sure local residents will welcome this great new facility.”