FORMER X-Factor favourite Chico brought his exclusive fitness class to a North-East fitness club on Monday.

Chico, who is a qualified instructor, held his Block Fit master classes in front of a sea of 25 eager ladies at the Bannatyne Health Club, in Darlington.

The classes are broke up into four blocks of dance, combat, intensity and yoga and aim to improve fitness, stamina and flexibility.

The lovable character, famous for the slogan ‘It’s Chico time’, said: “I’m a fit 44-year-old with a six-pack and people were always asking how I did it, so I decided to go out there and show them.

“You can be a beginner or an athlete, it doesn’t matter. You do the same exercises and achieve results that are capable to your limits.

“Only you can make that change but Block Fit helps you to do it. Dream it, believe it, work for it and achieve it.”

Multi-millionaire businessman and founder of the health club chain, Duncan Bannatyne, also came down to watch the class.

He said: “He always has a great character and that’s why it works.”

Block Fit takes a mind, body and soul approach not only encouraging physical fitness but mental positivity.

The class was open to all, with the oldest woman aged 73.

Chris Walker, who tried Block Fit for the first time, said: “I thought it was brilliant! It was strenuous at times but I really enjoyed it.”