The new Ffit Conwy gym at Creuddyn Leisure Centre has opened after a four-month transformation of the 1980s school gymnasium.
With funding support from the UK government, the facility in Penrhyn Bay aims to promote physical activity among young people and the wider local community.
The gym is equipped with modern machines and offers strength and conditioning sessions to students of Ysgol y Creuddyn during school hours.
Ffit Conwy Section Head, Mally Tidswell said: “Accessing the grant funding and working together with Ysgol Y Creuddyn has enabled us to breathe a new lease of life into the school gymnasium. The facilities support our service improvement plan which concentrates on inspiring children and adults to move more.
“We’re really pleased with how the gym has developed; extending our offer for fitness enthusiasts is a vital addition for the community, offering essential services and promoting a healthy lifestyle for all.
“There will be more announcements on Ffit Conwy service improvements throughout this year so keep an eye on our social media accounts for the latest news.”
Ysgol y Creuddyn will have access to the gym within school hours and the Ffit Conwy team will provide instructor-led strength and conditioning sessions for the pupils.
Head teacher, Gwenno Mair Davies said: "We're extremely excited about the new, state-of-the-art gym here at Ysgol y Creuddyn.
“Our dedicated staff within the Health and Wellbeing Area of Learning, especially within the Physical Education department, work tirelessly in their commitment to prioritise physical health and mental wellbeing and in encouraging our students to lead active and healthy lives.
“This fantastic facility will strengthen and enhance the great work they do and will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the school and the wider community."
Cllr Dilwyn Roberts, Cabinet Member for Culture, Governance and IT, said: “We’re proud to provide state-of-the-art equipment and facilities in a modern environment. It reinforces the Ffit Conwy brand and Conwy County Borough Council’s commitment to residents’ health and wellbeing.”
The gym is open Monday to Friday: 6am – 8am and 4:30pm – 9.30pm, Saturdays and Sundays: 8am – 12noon. For Ffit Conwy members the gym is included in the membership and for non-members £8 (concessions £5) per hour.
Hourly sessions are bookable via the Ffit Conwy App, online at ffitconwy.co.uk or by calling 0300 456 95 25.
Operating hours for the public are specified on weekdays and weekends, with booking options available.