Owner of The Pride Gym, Low Moor, ready to welcome people in

Terry Holt, owner of The Pride Gym in Low Moor, is looking forward to reopening to customers from 6am next Monday after a stop-start previous few months.

He previously slammed a decision to close indoor gyms, indoor fitness and dance studios, indoor sports courts and facilities and indoor swimming pools last July just six days after reopening.

But Mr Holt says he is optimistic that his venue will not be forced to close again as they look ahead.

All of the gym's equipment will be two metres apart to maintain social distancing and users will be asked to wipe down gym equipment after they use them.

Terry Holt, owner of The Pride Gym in Low Moor

The site will still take walk-ins but priority will be given to gym members.

He said: "I'm a lot more optimistic this time. There is no going back now hopefully.

"It's going to be nice going back again.

"We are taking up new members and people can sign up now.

"Our existing members have supported us throughout lockdown. We have been getting messages from members saying they can't wait to go back to the gym.

People use the gym as a way an escape and get out of their home and maybe take out some of their frustrations. There's a social aspect to it too

"It will just be great to see people and catch-up. Due to restrictions, we won't be able to offer classes at the gym until May 17.

The Pride Gym will be open between 6am and 10pm weekdays, 7am to 4pm on Saturdays and 8am to 3am on Sundays.

Meanwhile, a gym run by a Bradford Bulls player will also welcome back customers next Monday.

Lilley's Fitness, co-owned by Jordan Lilley, will open its doors at its Caledonia Street site and people can sign up a £10 membership for the rest of April if they join.

Streamline Health & Fitness, based in Wibsey Park Avenue, will offer both indoor gym facilities and is taking bookings for outdoor gym classes with an instructor from next Monday.