Toronto, Canada-based Merrithew Health & Fitness Group's has agreed a deal that will see YMCAfit in London, UK join its international network of official Licensed Training Centers.

The agreement will result in Stott Pilates method being taught at the London site.

"We are very excited about this new partnership and look forward to furthering Stott Pilates education in the Central London area," said Lindsay Merrithew, CEO of Merrithew Health & Fitness.

As part if the deal, YMCAfit has recently installed brand new Stott equipment at its Great Russell Street location.

The Merrithew Health & Fitness Group was founded in 1988 by Lindsay and Moira Merrithew.