Fruit Market gets in shape with gym launch

Hull’s urban development project the Fruit Market is set to get in good condition with the signing of fitness space The Temple @ Humber Street.

Owners Dale Robinson, Riccardo Seaton and Wayne Audsley (co-owner of East Yorkshire-based financial advisor, James Financial) are launching the site on May 13. The two-storey site will include a health food cafe, in addition to the treatments and workout programmes on offer, as well as a retail area for Temple-branded fitness wear.

The opening will create around 12 jobs.

Robinson , who founded sister gym The Temple, at Hesslewood Country Office Park near the Humber Bridge, said: “As well as having the equipment and training programmes of a traditional gym, we’re heavily focused on people’s wellbeing and helping them achieve the right work-life balance, which will not only train your body, but also train your brain.

“We all know exercise helps improve mental health, so we want to work with neighbouring businesses to achieve workplace wellness through our classes and programmes.”

The first-floor gym space has resistance and cardio machines, boxing bags, suspension bands, a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)-style sled/plough resistance track down one side of the studio, weights, and “battle ropes” that work core muscles. Classes include yoga, pilates, boxing, dance, HIIT and condition circuits.

The regeneration of the historic Fruit Market area is being driven forward by Wykeland Beal, formed by commercial developer Wykeland Group and housebuilder Beal Homes, as part of The Fruit Market LLP joint venture company with Hull City Council.

Tom Watson, development surveyor for Wykeland, speaking on behalf of Wykeland Beal, said: “The Temple is another great, independently-owned and innovative addition to the Fruit Market.

“It promotes health and wellbeing in ways that are a perfect fit for the Fruit Market community and ideal for today’s busy lifestyles. It’s sure to be popular with companies, workers and residents.”