In a bid to expand its footprint in India, UK-based global fitness major BodyPower is planning to open at least 100 gymnasiums in the country over the next 5-7 years, according to a statement issued by 'BodyPower India', the Indian arm of BodyPower. The fitness firm wants to expand its base mostly in metros and almost all smart cities of India, proposed by the Govt. “Spread across at least 4,000 square feet of area, each platinum class 'BodyPower' gymnasium, equipped with ultra-modern fitness equipments, will be supervised by qualified personal trainers,” the statement said. As per industry estimates, fitness sector continues to grow at an annual rate of around 18 per cent in India. Steep rise has witnessed in the disposable incomes of young professionals in India in the recent years, and subsequently the desire to look and feel good, coupled with a preventive approach to healthcare, has led to a continuous increase in presence of ultra-modern gymnasiums across the country.