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Leisure startup brings Energie Fitness brand to the North East

Newly formed North East leisure group Stessa Leisure is bringing the Energie Fitness brand to the region, after purchasing ten franchises.

Launched by former Utilitywise executive Adam Thompson, Stessa Leisure will bring a number of existing North East gyms under the Energie banner whilst plans are in place to build new centres to house the brand.

To begin with, the company has taken over the former Fitness4Less club at Percy Avenue, Tynemouth, while upgrading the venue with a £200k investment. The site will open later this summer.

Adam Thompson explained: “I was looking for a brand that we could introduce to the North East and the Energie Fitness ethos of affordable training and gym membership was a perfect fit. I have every confidence that it will become a huge success across the region.”

Anthony Woodhouse, former Ramside Hall Hotel spa general manager, has come on board as a director for Stessa Leisure, with ex-professional footballer Ed Savage taking up the role as regional manager.

The new business says it will offer affordable gym memberships, with a strong emphasis on making personal trainers available so that members can have bespoke programmes created for them.

“It’s very exciting to be part of bringing this brand to the North East,” said Anthony.

“We have some huge plans moving forward and will be making announcements about other openings on a regular basis. We are actively looking for other sites where we can set up Energie Fitness gyms, with a long term plan of them being the largest chain in the region.”