Wednesbury Leisure Centre has become a leading destination for functional training in the Black Country region following a cutting-edge transformation that caters to both ultra-modern fitness needs and social media content creators.
BurnLab marks a further £100,000 investment by Sandwell Leisure Trust (SLT) – who run eight centres on behalf of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council – to bring high-quality and inclusive facilities to the borough and follows a series of strategic improvements across SLT facilities, including a £500,000 revamp at Portway Lifestyle Centre in Oldbury, plus the £155,000 installation of three indoor padel courts at Tipton Sports Academy.
The new BurnLab studio is a dedicated, high-energy functional fitness space, perfect for anyone looking to enhance their training, from general fitness enthusiasts to those preparing for more dynamic events such as *HYROX.
A first for the area, it features specialist camera-friendly equipment and lighting, as well as providing light stands and portable lights to allow Instagrammers to film their reels. This is ideal for reviewing form and technique improvement, plus tracking personal progress or sharing fitness journeys, and is particularly valuable for today’s digitally engaged audience.
It also hosts a variety of exclusive women-only classes, creating a safe, welcoming, supportive and empowering environment for ladies in the community to exercise with confidence.
SLT’s Chief Executive, Mark Braithwaite, explains: “We’re proud to continue investing in leading spaces that prioritise health, physical activity plus wellbeing, and elevate the experience for members old and new. This innovative studio at Wednesbury is much more than state-of-the-art equipment – it’s about creating energy, inclusivity and innovation for our wider demographic and our whole community.”
For further information visit: https://www.slt-leisure.co.uk/our-centres/wednesbury-leisure-centre/
*HYROX is an immersive and electrifying indoor fitness competition that combines eight kilometres (five miles) of running and eight workout stations, alternating between running and functional exercises. It bills itself as ‘The World Series of Fitness Racing’ and the events are standardised across all locations, allowing athletes to compare results globally.
Pic 5 shows top fitness and wellness influencer Bec Stainton at TrainWithBec who has already checked out the BurnLab vibe and shared her experiences favourably via Instagram and TikTok.