A new fitness brand, Life1 Club, opened in the Hungarian city of Pecs – the country’s fifth largest city – in February.

Owned by a group of companies – including Fitness Vision Hungary – the 1,200sq m club caters exclusively for women. With membership costing €20-30 a month, the club aims to offer a welcoming, modern, high quality environment for its clients at an affordable price.

There’s a big emphasis in the club on ensuring that female members feel comfortable in their workout space. Equipment is therefore carefully and strategically positioned within the gym so members don’t feel exposed or self-conscious while they work out.

The gym has been equipped by Star Trac, including E Series cardio, Inspiration strength, Impact strength, Max Rack, Smith machine, upright and recumbent bikes and 21 Spinner bikes. Alongside the gym are two group exercise studios: one for group cycling and the other for activities such as aerobics.

Fitness Vision Hungary now has plans to open a further two clubs in 2014.