Keeping fit: 21 retro photos of people across Hartlepool keeping fit in gyms across the decades

Gyms are used by people of all ages for a range of activities – from workout classes to fitness training.

We decided to delve into our archives and share some photos we found of people out and about in Hartlepool keeping fit over the years.

17. Tough Mudder

Stranton Academy staff Anthony Emma and Phil Pritchard do strength work under the eye of fitness instructor Roz Charlton as they train to compete in a Tough Mudder challenge in 2016. Photo: Frank Reid

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18. Go team

Hartlepool College of Further Education opens its Luminary Gym to the public in 2011. Among its first visitors are husband and wife team Simon and Angela Lawlor. Photo: Tom Yeoman