In a bid to improve their fitness, people based in Hull might want to put on their gym clothing and take advantage of a new outdoor facility in the near future.

Based in the city's East Park, a £40,000 outdoor gym will feature a range of equipment that will enable people to undertake the likes of toning exercises and cardio activities.

Backed by NHS Hull and Hull City Council, the gym will be officially opened this weekend.

The number of people paying a visit to East Park is continuing to grow, the East Park Steering Group's chair Stephen Brady commented.

He added: "The Park Area Team has worked closely with NHS Hull to develop the outdoor gym concept and provide an additional free facility to East Park."

Healthy living is also set to be promoted at an Active Health and Wealth Day in north London in the near future, Camden Council's website recently revealed.

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