Leicester fitness clubs can drum up extra trade by capitalising on the potential of the Active Parks programme, which is running in open spaces throughout the city right through the summer.
The itinerary began on July 16th and events are scheduled for the remainder of the summer, right through until Sunday August 28th.
Spinney Hill Park and Cossington Recreation Ground are both hosting activities on weekends between now and the end of August, with a wide range to choose from.
At Cossington, there's outdoor circuit training and Bollywood dancing, while at Spinney Hill there's basic yoga stretching and guided sessions on the outdoor gym equipment installed at the park.
Councillor Piara Singh Clair, assistant city mayor for leisure and sport, said: "The Active Parks scheme is a great way to encourage more families to take part in healthy outdoor activities on the city's parks this summer.
"The sessions on offer are suitable for all ages and abilities and perfectly suited for families to enjoy together."
Leicester fitness clubs can take the opportunity to join in with the scheme - perhaps by offering open days or taster sessions for families and younger members, as a way to drum up some long-term business.
Some of the other sports that will be on offer in the parks include cricket, table tennis, netball and walking football - all of which local sports clubs can offer too to some extent.
If you want to capitalise on the opportunity, make sure your fitness club furniture is suitable for the crowd you are inviting in, especially if they are of different ages and types of group, from individuals to friends and family.
Remember to provide some comfortable chairs - such as leather armchairs or sofas - in your communal areas, along with a good amount of practical seating for spectators or for your members to take a break.
Stackable chairs are a versatile option as they can be packed away easily into a very small area when they are not needed, but are equally easy to set out if you need more seats for spectators during events, or just need to reconfigure for different days and levels of demand.