William Penn centre set for £500,000 revamp

William Penn Leisure Centre in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, will undergo a £500,000 redevelopment ahead of the busy January period. Upgrade works will begin in December and will be focused on the centre’s gym and fitness offer.

Everyone Active, which manages the leisure centre on behalf of centre owner, Three Rivers District Council, is reconfiguring the gym layout and introducing a broad range of new equipment from Life Fitness and Hammer Strength.

New equipment will include a range of new cardio equipment, such as recline and recumbent bikes, stair climbers, cross trainers, treadmills and rowers. There will also be a broader range of strength training options with free weights, cable machines, plate-loaded resistance machines, a hip thrust station and more power racks. In addition to the gym floor enhancements, the renovation will see the refurbishment of the centre’s group cycling studio, complete with new Keiser bikes. The two group exercise studios will undergo upgrades too. A new relaxation zone will also be added, equipped with massage guns to aid in post-workout recovery.

Councillor Chris Lloyd from Three Rivers District Council, said: “The leisure centre has seen significant investment, not only to expand and enhance its fitness offering but also to help decarbonise the building.”