Family-run gym operator truGym is on the verge of opening its latest UK site – a flagship 20,000sq ft (1,858sq m) facility in the chatham dockside area of Medway, Kent.

The currently empty building – which forms part of a large commercial scheme on the marina – will be given the 2014 truGym fit out, which has also been introduced at its Maidstone club and will soon be rolled out across the estate.

Due to open at the end of August, the Medway club will comprise 220 stations, including 25 treadmills, plus a large free weight and functional training rig, as well as a dedicated group cycling room with 25 bikes and a large studio for group exercise classes. Equipment providers have not yet been confirmed for the site, which will also feature saunas and steamrooms in the changing facilities.

“This is flagship site and one we’ve always been keen to open, as it was initially planned to be our first club back in 2010. Finally, the site has become available and we are happy to announce the opening of our 14th site in late August,” said managing director Parm Singh.

"I am familiar with the area and have other interests in Medway, so we look forward to finally bringing truGym to the Medway towns. The club will be a blueprint for our roll out plans, as we look to add another two sites by the end of the year.”