A WIRRAL gym was selected to host a gruelling training session that was attended by more than 400 people.

Hoylake-based Underground Training Station was chosen to host the UK's first-ever Under Armour Camp.

The one-hour work-out, led by UTS founder and director Neil Parsley, attracted participants from across the country and took place at a warehouse in Manchester.

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Taking part in the work-out under direction of UTS coaches

Neil, a former strength and conditioning coach for England Rugby, said: "We were delighted to have been chosen to deliver this event which ties in with our fundamental ethos to encourage more people to get fit and active in their communities through proper coaching, structured programmes and level systems which are safe, fun and achieve long term positive results."

Neil's team of coaches on the day included Stu Vance, Sam Vance, Chris Thomas, Jack Clover, Holly Parsons and Radia Williams.

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Taking part in the work-out under direction of UTS coaches

International sports brand, Under Armour which boast Andy Murray and Jordan Spieth as their major athletes, have run a number of similar events in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Dublin, which are designed to encourage more people to get fit and active.

Tony O Neil, UK managing director at Under Armour said: "The UTS coaching team is packed with experience and expertise at elite level and we love the fact that they are able to translate this to anyone regardless of their ability, so we invited them to help us devise and deliver the first UK Armour Camp workout.

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Taking part in the work-out under direction of UTS coaches

"It was a fantastic success with over 300 people from all over the country taking part, testing their willpower and pushing their physical limits to breaking point and we look forward to continuing our work with the UTS in the future."

UTS was launched seven years ago by Neil and head of athletic development at Bolton University, Dr Colin Robertson who have pioneered a new approach to sport and physical activity.