THE Gym Group has continued to flex its muscles, notching up increases in profits and revenues as it cashes in on Britain's fitness boom.

Turnover rose 25.1% to £36.1 million in the first half of the year, with pre-tax profits coming in at £4.6 million.

Boss John Treharne said: "Excellent progress has been achieved so far in 2016 as demonstrated by the growth in membership. Our existing sites are performing well which has contributed to the group's strong growth in profitability."

Mr Treharne added that should the economy take a turn for the worse, the Gym Group will become "even more attractive to consumers".