Chair of the Clydesdale Area Committee, Councillor Catherine McClymont, was recently given a tour of the facility which has already been refurbished.

This adds to John Wright Sports Centre in East Kilbride, Biggar Sport Centre, Strathaven Leisure Centre and Carluke Leisure Centre which have also been upgraded.

The gym at Hamilton Water Palace is currently closed for its own refit, and the programme will then move on to Eastfield and Fairhill Lifestyles, the Dollan Aqua Centre, Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill, Blantyre Leisure Centre, Coalburn Leisure Complex, and the Willie Waddell Sports and Community Centre.

Councillor McClymont said: “I have been a member of Lanark Lifestyles since it opened, and I know how much the recent upgrades have meant to the people who use it on a regular basis. 

“Helping our residents stay fit and active is one of the best investments we can make, which is why the upgrades of gyms and fitness studios through the £2.74million Transformation Fund was so vital.

“I would urge residents to see for themselves the brilliant facilities that are in their neighbourhoods and take advantage of the many offers available from South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture.”

Gym user Tommy Keay said: “The new gym equipment is brilliant. I participated in the consultation, said it’s great to see SLLC respond so positively to it, I’m delighted with the investment.”

Full details of all the gyms and other facilities operated on the council’s behalf by South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) can be found on their website. 

Nick Lansdell, SLLC Chief Executive, said: “We have a whole range of great value memberships for people of all ages, and there’s always the option of a one-day trial so you can see for yourselves the fantastic equipment and facilities on offer.”