A new fitness centre and swimming pool have opened in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, providing a venue at which women can exercise in their ladies fitness clothing.

The new Brighouse swimming pool and fitness centre on Bradford Road officially opened its doors on Monday (October 25th), the Halifax Courier reports.

Over 500 people took a guided tour of the £5 million centre on the day of its opening, taking a look at its state-of-the-art facilities.

As well as two swimming pools, the new centre boasts a dance studio and fitness gym.

Matt Brooks, fitness manager at the centre, said he was "absolutely thrilled" with the new facility.

Martin Bradbury, swimming development manager, claimed that the new pools were the best he has ever seen.

"This place is absolutely brilliant. I don't know anywhere else this good," he added.

Earlier in the year, Lynda Scott-Williams, chief executive at the Arthritic Association, suggested that swimming is an excellent form of exercise for those suffering from arthritis.

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