Fife Sports and Leisure Trust says the work at Kirkcaldy and Leven Leisure Centres will create a “premium environment” for customers, delivering high-spec fitness facilities to meet the needs of modern gym users. The plans include new state-of-the-art equipment, lighting and flooring.

Work is expected to start in Kirkcaldy mid-October and at Leven at the end of the month.

Both gyms will be closed for around three weeks – other facilities at both, including swimming pools and fitness studios, will be open as normal. Members will also be able to use other gyms run by the trust during closure periods.

It is expected the new-look gym at Kirkcaldy’s venue will launch around November 7. Leven will also get its first dedicated strength training zone, and is expected to be open around November 21.

Paul Burke, commercial and business development manager, said: “Over the last decade, the fitness industry has shifted significantly. Traditional gym layouts, dominated by rows of cardio machines and isolated resistance equipment, are being replaced by more flexible, strength-focused, performance-driven environments.

“Members now expect high-quality training spaces, integrated technology, great finishes, and a greater focus on wellbeing and community.

“Strength training is one of the fastest-growing areas of the global fitness market, and these new gyms have been designed to reflect that demand.”

The look and feel of both gyms will be similar to the high-specification facilities previously installed by Fife Sports and Leisure Trust at its centres at Michael Woods in Glenrothes and Cowdenbeath.

Mr Burke said: “Originally developed within an old café space overlooking the pool, the gym at Leven has long faced space constraints and an irregular layout. This targeted investment redesigns the room from the ground up, moving away from an over-reliance on traditional cardio towards a modern, functional environment with a genuine strength training offer.”

He said the work would improve member experience, reduce maintenance issues and create a club that feels “contemporary and welcoming”.

Mr Burke said both revamps were made possible thanks to the ongoing support of gym members.

He said: “We re-invest the income back into the facilities we operate, helping to deliver improvements like this. We hope our users in Kirkcaldy and Leven enjoy using the new gym spaces when they are fully operational.”