{"id":14688,"date":"2016-11-15T16:42:42","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T16:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=14688"},"modified":"2016-11-15T16:42:42","modified_gmt":"2016-11-15T16:42:42","slug":"cardiff-leisure-centre-reopens-6-5m-makeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2016\/11\/15\/cardiff-leisure-centre-reopens-6-5m-makeover\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiff leisure centre reopens after \u00a36.5m makeover"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A CARDIFF leisure centre which has undergone a \u00a36.5m upgrade has been\u00a0officially opened.<\/span><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14698\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14698\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14698 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY1_151116_JH-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"Active Eastern, Llanrumney\" width=\"960\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY1_151116_JH-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY1_151116_JH-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY1_151116_JH-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY1_151116_JH-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY1_151116_JH-293x219.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY1_151116_JH.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14698 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY1_151116_JH-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"Active Eastern, Llanrumney\" width=\"960\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY1_151116_JH-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY1_151116_JH-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY1_151116_JH-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY1_151116_JH-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY1_151116_JH-293x219.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY1_151116_JH.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript> Active Eastern, Llanrumney<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Councillor Georgina Phillips, the deputy Lord Mayor opened the Active Eastern centre (formerly Eastern Leisure Centre) on Llanrumney Avenue in a ceremony attended by staff, local school children, councillors and Rio Paralympian Jordan Howe.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14702\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14702\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14702 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY6_151116_JH-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"Deputy Lord Mayor Phillips (left) unveiled the plaque, with local schoolchildren and Rio 2016 Paralympian athlete Jordan Howe (right)\" width=\"960\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY6_151116_JH-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY6_151116_JH-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY6_151116_JH-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY6_151116_JH-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY6_151116_JH-293x219.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY6_151116_JH.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14702\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14702 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY6_151116_JH-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"Deputy Lord Mayor Phillips (left) unveiled the plaque, with local schoolchildren and Rio 2016 Paralympian athlete Jordan Howe (right)\" width=\"960\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY6_151116_JH-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY6_151116_JH-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY6_151116_JH-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY6_151116_JH-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY6_151116_JH-293x219.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY6_151116_JH.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript> Deputy Lord Mayor Phillips (left) unveiled the plaque, with local schoolchildren and Jordan Howe (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nJohn Donovan, the Corporate Sales Manager for Active Eastern, said: \u201cThe doors have been open since the beginning of August and loads of local residents have come in with happy faces on them. We think people will be pleased by the new facilities and we hope to see a lot of them\u00a0around.\u201d<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The centre, which catered for 250,000 people a year, closed in February 2014 for renovations, and unofficially reopened on 19th August 2016.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now the gym boasts high-tech training equipment described as &#8216;fit for an Olympian&#8217;, a five-lane swimming pool, classes in yoga, Pilates and spin and a new soft play facility.<\/span><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14703\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14703\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14703 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY7_151116_JH-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"The commemorative plaque\" width=\"960\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY7_151116_JH-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY7_151116_JH-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY7_151116_JH-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY7_151116_JH-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY7_151116_JH-293x219.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY7_151116_JH.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14703 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY7_151116_JH-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"The commemorative plaque\" width=\"960\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY7_151116_JH-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY7_151116_JH-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY7_151116_JH-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY7_151116_JH-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY7_151116_JH-293x219.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY7_151116_JH.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript> The commemorative plaque<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14705\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14705\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14705\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY13151116_JH-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"The 5 lane swimming pool\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY13151116_JH-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY13151116_JH-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY13151116_JH-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY13151116_JH-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY13151116_JH-293x219.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY13151116_JH.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14705\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14705\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY13151116_JH-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"The 5 lane swimming pool\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY13151116_JH-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY13151116_JH-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY13151116_JH-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY13151116_JH-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY13151116_JH-293x219.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY13151116_JH.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript> The five lane swimming pool<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Deputy Lord Mayor said: &#8220;On behalf of the city of Cardiff CounciI, we would like to extend a very warm welcome to this Active Eastern Facility.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Our \u00a36.5m investment into the redevelopment of the centre demonstrates our commitment to allowing our citizens to enjoy their leisure time and improve their health and wellbeing. This facility marks a significant step in achieving a world class quality of life in the capital city.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I know the team are particularly proud of the strength and functional fitness zone located here on the ground floor, which is one of the best equipped gyms in Cardiff. There truly is something for everyone, which you\u2019ll witness as you wander around the building, taking in the refurbished pool, the new spin room and some fantastically fun soft play facilities.<\/span><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14700\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14700\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14700\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY4_151116_JH-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Up to 100 people use the spin classes every day, spread over four sessions\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY4_151116_JH-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY4_151116_JH-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY4_151116_JH-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY4_151116_JH-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY4_151116_JH-293x219.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY4_151116_JH.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14700\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY4_151116_JH-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Up to 100 people use the spin classes every day, spread over four sessions\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY4_151116_JH-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY4_151116_JH-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY4_151116_JH-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY4_151116_JH-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY4_151116_JH-293x219.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY4_151116_JH.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript> Up to 100 people use the spin classes every day, spread over four sessions<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Ultimately, this is a facility for the people, and we hope to see as many of you coming through the doors on a regular basis as possible.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;It now gives me great pleasure to reveal a commemorative plaque and declare this Active Eastern Facility officially open!&#8221;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tony Smith, Manager of Active Eastern, said: &#8220;How lucky am I to be the manager of this fantastic new facility? I still walk around and think how amazing it is compared to the old Eastern. We\u2019ve done quite a few show arounds already and the feedback has been amazing.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;We showed someone around the larger area upstairs on Monday and she was actually jumping up and down on the floor saying this is amazing.&#8221;<\/span><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14701\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14701\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-14701\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY5_151116_JH-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"The facilities even support phone apps to help you train\" width=\"960\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY5_151116_JH-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY5_151116_JH-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY5_151116_JH-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY5_151116_JH-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY5_151116_JH-293x219.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY5_151116_JH.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14701\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-14701\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY5_151116_JH-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"The facilities even support phone apps to help you train\" width=\"960\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY5_151116_JH-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY5_151116_JH-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY5_151116_JH-770x576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY5_151116_JH-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY5_151116_JH-293x219.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/11\/ELCLRY5_151116_JH.jpg 1027w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript> The facilities even support phone apps to help you train<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A CARDIFF leisure centre which has undergone a \u00a36.5m upgrade has been\u00a0officially opened. 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