After three years as fitness director, Nick Smith has left Fitness First to explore new opportunities in the sport, health and active leisure sectors.

A spokesperson for Fitness First says: “During his time with us, Nick made an enormous commercial and strategic contribution to our continued success. We thank him for the value he has added and wish him every success in the future.”

Smith says: “I am really excited by the creativity and innovation that I have recently seen in the industry and am looking forward to getting involved in some fresh challenges.”