Heartlanders firmly in sight

FITNESS First, the UK-based chain of gym clubs, is slowly but surely expanding its footprint in Singapore, with ambitious plans to launch new gyms across the island at a rate of two to three per year.

The company recently opened its 17th gym in Singapore - a sprawling 1,660 square metre facility - on the fourth floor of Bugis Junction, where the Shaw Theatres used to be.

The chain, which has 42,000 members in Singapore, has a presence in busy malls such as Paragon along Orchard Road and Westgate in Jurong, as well as offices such as Marina Bay Financial Centre and One Raffles Quay.

In February, Fitness First…