A GYM has invested £60,000 in life-saving defribrillators for all its health clubs.

Bannatyne Fitness has supplied 63 Defibtech Lifeline Defibrillators for the company.

Staff have also been trained in the use of defibrillators and CPR techniques.

Duncan Bannatyne, Chairman of Bannatyne Fitness, said: "A considerable amount of time and energy has been spent within the company researching the value of defibrillators and it has been decided that these are a good investment for the health and safety of our members.

"The defibrillators are easy to use and completely safe."!

"We already have trained first aiders and proven and effective first aid procedures in all our health clubs and the new equipment, which comes with comprehensive training, will complement this.."