Altrincham's prospects of an upturn in fortunes in the Enterprise National League have been enhanced after Total Fitness placed their market-leading, state-of-the-art facilities at the squad's disposal.

In a welcome move that comes as a timely boost to interim boss Neil Gibson and his players, Total Fitness have joined forces with the Robins as our new Official Fitness Partner.

Founded in 1993, Total Fitness now operate 15 health clubs across the north of England and Wales, with 600 employees supporting more than 100,000 members. Through this partnership, Alty’s players will be able to utilise the exceptional facilities at both the Altrincham and Wilmslow clubs as part of their ongoing fitness and conditioning programme.

In addition, Total Fitness will have a visible presence at The J.Davidson Stadium, with a sponsor's board bearing their name and an advert placed in the Robins Review matchday programme.

With the demands of a congested fixture schedule echoing Bill Shankly's famous quote that a football season is a marathon, not a sprint, endurance and stamina are increasingly important attributes for the modern-day player, and Alty's should be well equipped to last the course after our latest commercial breakthrough.

In welcoming the alliance, our new partners said: "Total Fitness is a leading health club with 15 locations, including Altrincham, plus Swim Academy and The Women’s Gym. We empower our members on their fitness journeys, helping them do more than they thought possible.

"We’re proud to support Altrincham Football Club’s fitness and recovery, strengthening our connection with Altrincham, the wider community and helping the team thrive on and off the pitch."

As we approach a particularly busy stage of the season, with the Christmas programme not far away, we would like to thank Total Fitness for their support and express our hope that it proves a long and mutually beneficial association.