An upmarket health and fitness business has relocated to state-of-the-art premises in central Bath – with help from the city office of law firm Withy King.
The business, formerly called RJS Fitness, has also unveiled a new name – Health – to coincide with the move to the newly-built premises in Crescent Lane, behind the Royal Crescent.
Health is the brainchild of sports science graduate Rob Suchet, a former Royal Marines officer turned personal trainer who is passionate about helping people to improve their health.
Rob launched the business in 2009 and spent the first two years working from his home near Castle Combe. He then moved the business to a studio in Larkhall, where he continued to expand. When the lease on the studio came to an end without the option to renew, Rob worked closely with Withy King to seize the opportunity to find premises which better reflected the brand.
He said: “We were given the option to buy the commercial premises on the ground floor of a brand new property being developed behind the Royal Crescent.
“We instructed Withy King to help us with the complex negotiations, which included arranging for my wife Lisa and I to purchase the property through our pension funds. Withy King was instrumental in helping us seal the deal and the advice we received at every stage was invaluable.”
Withy King commercial property partner at Withy King, Paul Daniels said buying business premises through a self-invested personal pension (SIPP) was an increasingly popular and tax-efficient approach and for a lot of people, made more sense than paying rent to a third party landlord.
“I was very pleased to have the opportunity to work with Rob and Lisa and play a role in helping them take their exciting health and fitness concept to a whole new level,” he said.
The business now occupies modern, boutique-style premises with a fully equipped fitness suite, luxurious changing facilities and a consultation room. Rob is supported by a team that includes a former UK junior triple jump champion, a semi-professional rugby player, a physiotherapist and a nutritional therapist.
Pictured: Withy King partner Paul Daniels with Health owner Rob Suchet in his new premises
