Former tanning salon converted into gym for youngsters

Children from across South Yorkshire are being given the chance to spring into the New Year in style following the opening of a new gymnastics facility designed for children aged 16 and under.
The Gymnastics Academy opened its doors in Sheffield for the first time on 4 January.
Pioneered by entrepreneur Josh May, the Gymnastics Academy is a new concept designed to nurture childhood development through physical and emotional development.
Since securing the keys to the new premises at Archer Road Retail Park, he and his team have turned the former tanning salon into a modern gym facility.
It will deliver a range of activities for children of all ages and abilities, ranging from babies and toddlers to primary and secondary school pupils.
The academy plans to host daytime parent and toddler sessions, as well as offer birthday party experiences and breakfast clubs.
It is also planning to offer themed activity days, as well as parent and toddler bonding workshops and holiday clubs.
It will create 10 new jobs and is the first of four planned gymnastics academies to open their doors in 2025 with additional sites to open in Solihull, Manchester and Milton Keynes.
May said: “We have made it our mission to give more children and families across the UK the chance to enjoy gymnastics as a pastime.
“The opening of our new site in Sheffield marks the beginning of a significant period of growth and expansion for the business in 2025 and by offering free taster sessions during our opening weekend, I hope it will encourage more children across Sheffield to experience our unique gym for themselves.
“When we launched the Gymnastics Academy, we wanted to create an environment where children of all ages and abilities can unlock their full potential.
“Sheffield is a city synonymous with sporting success, and I hope our new facility will play a key role in helping youngsters from across South Yorkshire to develop skills they will use throughout their lives.”
Since opening its first site in July 2024, the Gymnastics Academy has enjoyed a significant period of growth. The company currently employs 75 members of staff across sites in Huddersfield, Leeds and Castleford.