Olympic and World champion rower Zac Purchase MBE is set to open a new fitness studio in Marlow next week. 

The gold medallist plans to open Zacs Fitness at 3 High Street on October 31. 

The pay-as-you-go gym will feature 40 minute classes focusing on one of four areas - strength, stamina, speed and stability. 

It aims to be different to a traditional gym and will have no mirrors in a bid to make people feel more comfortable.

Zac said: "It is also really important that individuals feel comfortable and welcome. Many people shy away from traditional gyms because they feel self-conscious and intimidated by the unfamiliar machinery.

"We want to break down these barriers, helping people discover the joys and benefits of exercise without feeling any anxiety."

As well as the 40 minute classes, Zacs will also offer one to one and small group personal training sessions, DNA screening and nutritional advice.

While residents and workers in Marlow and the surrounding areas will be the first to benefit from his expertise, he also hopes to open more gyms across Bucks, Berkshire and Oxfordshire with his supported by his investor and long term personal training client, Doug King.

Visit zacsfitness.com for more information.