Small gym undergoes successful relocation

Spartan Performance, a specialist gym in County Durham, has relocated to larger premises at the Number One Industrial Estate.

The owner is two-time winner of the British Natural Strongest Man competition, Jack Lovett. The development of the £200,000 strength training centre was managed, administered and designed by Scott Clarke, senior building surveyor at Naylors Gavin Black.

The gym now offers private coaching programmes, as well as a physiotherapy and sports massage clinic.

A five-year lease has been agreed.

“I am hugely grateful for Scott’s invaluable support and much needed guidance through the whole process,” said Jack Lovett.

“Although I’m a small business with a limited budget, this didn’t affect me receiving quality service and expertise.”

Scott Clarke added: “Although the gym has only been open for a few weeks, he’s already seen tremendous feedback and word of mouth referrals are growing, which is particularly pleasing at this time of year.

“I look forward to seeing the business develop over the next five years and beyond.”

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