Luckily, ServiceSport had known him for some time and offered to finance the equipment and allow him to take delivery of it under a Servicesport Rental agreement.

ServiceSport's new division is now able to offer equipment rental, including all the installation, training, service and maintenance in one monthly payment.

Rick Fowler, ServiceSport UK sales manager said: "We have been finding that new start operators have been struggling to pass asset finance tests, mainly due to no trading history or silly past history.

"We now have a simple rental plan which allows both new start businesses or current businesses to get the injection they need.

"This could be to either get off the ground in the first place or get ahead of the competition, with fresh, up to date equipment."

ServiceSport UK supplies gym parts and gym equipment to the fitness industry with an independent technical support company that will give an impartial view to maintaining both resistance and cardiovascular kit produced or distributed in Britain.