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Parliamentary gym contract for Jubilee Hall
Jubilee Hall Trust has won the contract to manage the Westminster Gym in the Houses of Parliament for a further three years.
The gym - in the basement of 1 Canon Row within the Parliamentary Estate - includes a gym equipped with Star Trac equipment, a spinning zone and the Betty Boothroyd Studio - named after the former Speaker and one-time professional dancer.
Facilities also include a sauna and steamroom.
Although most of the bars and restaurants located within the Parliamentary Estate are only open to specific groups, such as MP's or peers or members of the media, the Westminster Gym is open to all 4,000 pass-holders.
The gym first opened in 1999 and Jubilee Hall Trust has managed it since the opening.
Jubilee Hall Trust's chief executive, Phil Rumbelow, said: "When we first won the contract over 10 years ago, we were surprised but delighted, and, if I am honest, a little bit daunted at the prospect, especially as I was appointed as the first club manager.
"But, over that time, we have doubled gym membership. Examples of innovation have included the introduction of two Expresso virtual reality bikes and the recent addition of a Balancemaster trainer to help injured clients with rehabilitation."
The Trust works closely with the Houses' own Occupational Health Service, delivering a medical referral scheme, as well as offering specialist training such as back care programmes, and delivering outreach relaxation classes across all areas of the Parliamentary Estate.