We are expanding! Lancaster Gym now offering training courses!

Since opening last November, Train Together are expanding!

This August has been a very exciting month... we now have two brand new rooms (doubling the size of our studio!). We have just welcomed the arrival of lots more equipment, and can't wait to introduce our new training courses to Lancaster!

This September we will be officially opening the new area- but first, let me give you a quick update and sneak preview of what's to come...

Our Courses

Our expansion has provided us with a training suite- here, we will be teaching CYQ Approved Gym and Personal Training courses, First Aid and Manual Handling qualifications. All of our courses come at a local provider advantage- No need for costly and time-consuming journeys to Manchester, Leeds or Liverpool (plus, our prices are extremely competitive- so you can relax knowing you are getting the best prices, too!) The suite is the perfect size for group training, therefore, ideal for groups of staff wishing to get qualified together.

Our Equipment

If you have been in the gym recently, you may have witnessed the arrival of our new equipment- including a treadmill, bikes, cross trainer, leg curl/extension, chest press, lat pull-down, cabler and lots more! 

With more equipment and space, the area will open for clients to come along as they please and workout individually whilst classes continue in the main studio.  

The extra space will also accommodate additional fitness classes, including Spinning, Pilates and Kettlebell training.  

Train Together are now exploring how to best use the new space as an activity based children’s area – perfect for busy mums and dads who wish to work out without the added “where will my kids go?” stress. 

Look out for details of the open day this September and make sure you come along for a free week to try out our fitness studio! 

Please contact us for more details at 

Neil@TrainTogether.co.uk / 
Sarah@TrainTogether.co.uk
01524389616 / 07725482701

8 reasons to invest in high quality design to promote your business!

8 reasons to invest in high quality design to promote your business

We have, at Printing Plus, over 30 years experience in print and design with an eye to the future that means we keep up to date with all the latest technology.  First impressions count in every business, we understand how important it is to grab your customers’ attention and impress them with the professional way you do business.

Design plays a key role in influencing perceptions of your business and it is viewed by customers and prospects as a measure of quality and value. If you would like to attract prospects, retain customers and open up new marketing opportunities, good design should be at the centre of your strategy.

Here are eight reasons why good design works:

1. You only have 50 milliseconds to capture attention

Good use of colour, fonts, images and brand assets such as logos will give you an advantage in this moment of opportunity. Blink and they’ll miss you.

2. First impressions count

First impressions do count. Studies show that if a customer’s initial opinion of you is a good one their goodwill naturally carries through to other aspects of your business.

3. Good design is memorable

A good design also makes a lasting impression, and that can be a real asset in the battle to stand out from your competitors.

4. Trust is built on appearances

High quality design elicits an emotional response from customers and prospects, helping to establish their trust in your business.

5. Clever design works well across all media

You need to be as eye-catching on social media as you are on your website, and your stationery needs to be as appealing as your advertising. Clever design ensures all of that.

6. It can increase your sales

Brands like Apple and Nike know how to use the power of design to boost sales and companies of every size can follow their lead by policing their brand and being consistent.

7. A careful balance of text and images will communicate your message effectively

It is important to communicate your message quickly and effectively. Only a well-balanced design will make this possible.

8. Staff feel proud to be part of your business

It’s easy to look at the effect design has on people outside of your business and forget those inside. Good design and strong branding helps staff feel proud and boosts loyalty.

Let us know what works well in your business sector or where you might put good design to use in improving your chances of business success.  Visit our website at http://www.printing-plus.co.uk/ or start a conversation with us on Facebook or Twitter.