A FITNESS club just keeps going from strength to strength.

Bury LA Fitness Club. presently undergoing a major expansion programme, was recently presented with an Investors In People (IIP) award.

The club, previously the Louise Brooks Health Studio, is one of the first organisations in the country to gain the new version of the IIIP standard.

Louise Brooks, club manager, said: "The new award suited us much better as it focused more on outcomes than processes and really got to the bottom of how our staff felt about their work. It has helped us clarify our vision and develop systems for growth."

Becki Wilkinson, part of the Bolton and Bury Chamber team which helped La Fitness through the investors proggramme, added: "They deserve their success and every member of staff must be congratulated for the key part they have played in gaining the national award."

The number of staff at the facility is to be doubled by July, and the size of the premises trebbled. It is also expected that membership will have doubled.

New features at the club will include a massive gym, a new pool and spa area, an additional health studio and a lecture theatre.