A new and extended fitness suite has opened at a leisure centre in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, following a three-month overhaul led by the local authority.

Wyndley Leisure Centre - one of the largest centres in Birmingham City Council's (BCC) portfolio - now features a 320sq m (3,444.5sq ft) facility equipped by supplier Life Fitness. Housing 66 machines, the new fitness suite includes the Elevation Series cv range and a full complement of Signature Series strength units, all of which are IFI-accredited.

The refurbishment of Wyndley Leisure Centre, which also includes a swimming pool, a 400m athletics track, six squash courts and five badminton courts, aims to help increase membership. Nick Mennell, territory development manager - Midlands at Life Fitness, said: "With a mixture of Elevation and Classic cardio, along with our Signature Series strength equipment, this is to be a showcase site for Birmingham."