Barry Comprehensive School

Barry Comprehensive pupils with 5x60 Officer Ben Williams on the ‘Trixter’ bikes.

Barry Comprehensive School pupils, along with their 5x60 Officer Ben Williams, joined Welsh rugby legend Neil Jenkins to unveil new state-of-the-art fitness equipment at Barry Leisure Centre

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has become the first local authority in Wales to install revolutionary ‘Trixter’ bikes in one of its Leisure Centres, bringing the excitement, feeling and sights of outdoor cycling inside four walls, while new ‘Easyline’ machines ideal for the whole family have also been installed.

After officially unveiling the facilities in two new suites, part of a £300,000 LifeStyle gym upgrade, Neil Jenkins said: “These fantastic new facilities are so impressive. I would have been absolutely delighted if I had been able to use this sort of equipment when I was growing up. The new bikes and machines are a lot of fun to use and will make training really easy and enjoyable.”

LifeStyle Operations Manager Jonathan Rogers said: “The youngsters really enjoyed their workouts and we are looking forward to seeing people of all ages, shapes and sizes having a lot of fun on this new equipment. We are particularly keen to link in with local schools via the council’s sports and play development team to provide regular organised sessions for youngsters to get fit and healthy at Barry Leisure Centre.”

In the new cycling suite, riders can imagine they are following the thrilling ride being taken by a virtual cyclist on a large video screen at the front of the class. This bikes feel just like the real thing as their handlebars pivot and sway from side to side as you ride, providing a full body workout and the ultimate indoor cycling experience.

You can find out more about the new gym equipment at the Vale of Glamorgan website

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