WOMEN have been sampling free fitness sessions at the opening of a new gym.

To celebrate its launch, Healthlands, Finchale Road, Framwellgate Moor, offered a range of taster exercise classes for all levels.

Those attending the open day at the gym, which is for women only, were also given advice by fitness professionals and one-to-one consultations.

For those wanting to lose weight, there was a presentation on Intashape, a new concept in slimming that guarantees weight loss within four weeks.

Healthlands' director Angela Parkinson said: "Ladies-only clubs are designed to help ladies achieve their goals, more often than not lose weight, get fit and increase their energy levels."