1On behalf of LP Clubs, I'd like to welcome you all here today.
2My name's Sandy Fisher and I'm one of the fitness managers here.
3Before we start our tour of the club
4I'll just run through some basic information about the facilities we have here,
5including recent improvements, and explain the types of membership available.
6Our greatest asset is probably our swimming pool
7which at 25 metres isn't Olympic-sized,
8but now we've expanded it to eight lanes, it's much wider.
9This means there are rarely more than a couple of people at a time in each lane.
10Unfortunately, there isn't space for an outdoor pool here
11but the glass roof on the swimming pool is partly retractable,
12which means you can enjoy something of the open-air experience on warmer days.
13Our recently refurbished fitness suite has all the latest exercise equipment
14including ten new running machines, and a wide range of weight-training machines.
15Each member is given full training in how to operate the equipment
16and there is always a trainer on duty to offer help and advice.
17Although we do have adult-only times after 6 and at certain times at weekends,
18children are well catered for.
19Older children continue to benefit from a wide range of tuition;
20anything from trampolining to yoga.
21One thing all our members appreciate about us is that we take very good care of them.
22This starts on day one with your personal assessment.
23You are asked to fill in a questionnaire giving details of any health problems.
24One of our personal trainers will then go through this with you.
25The trainer will then take you through the safety rules for using the equipment in the fitness suite.
26During your next exercise session, a personal trainer will work with you to make sure you understand these.
27It's very important to do this because we really do want to avoid having any sports injuries.
28There's a lot more to looking after yourself than simply lifting weights!
29At the end of the personal assessment,
30the trainer will draw up a plan, outlining what you should try to achieve within a six-week period.
31This will then be reviewed at the end of the six weeks.
32Now, I'll just quickly run through the types of membership we have available.
33All members must pay a joining fee of £90
34in addition to the rates for the monthly membership fees.
35Gold membership entitles you to free entry at all LP Clubs.
36There are now LP clubs in all major cities and towns
37so if you travel a lot, this will be a great advantage.
38Individual gold membership costs £50 a month
39and joint membership for you and your partner will cost £75.
40Premier membership is for professional people
41whose work commitments make it difficult for them to use the club during the day
42and so LP gives booking preferences to Premier members at peak times.
43This means you will find it easier to book the sessions at times that suit you.
44Reciprocal arrangements with other LP Clubs are available to Premier members.
45Premier membership is for individuals only,
46but you will be sent passes for guests every month.
47The monthly fee is £65.
48You don't have to have any special clothes or equipment when you visit the club.
49We provide robes and hairdryers in the changing rooms,
50but it's very important to remember your photo card
51because you won't be able to get in without it.
52For people who aren't working...