Kings College
Kings College Case Study
WHO: Kings College & Oli Brooks
WHERE: Southway, Guildford
TYPE: School Gym
THE CHALLENGE:
In 2022, King's College set out to refurbish their school gym, adding modern fitness touches as the space hadn't been developed in some time. King's College plays a vital role in providing students a proud, caring, and friendly environment where they achieve a high-quality education and prepare for a successful future.
Academic modules at Kings College involve a range of engaging learning opportunities to build students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their lives. One of these core learning areas is physical education and how this can be used to support students' wellbeing.
THE SOLUTION:
After an initial discussion with the staff at Kings College, we got to create and design a gym that the students would love to use and would support their development. Designing a space that accommodated a wide range of student ages and abilities was key, as the school needed the space to be utilised by all students.
In the end, an impressive selection of equipment was chosen so that the school could facilitate teaching their modules. Not only does the kit look fantastic on the site, but the variety of equipment selected gives the school versatility when it comes to deciding what they want to teach students.
Equipment Selection
Equipment was selected from our entire range, including cardio equipment, strength machines, free weights, gym flooring, and conditioning equipment. Starting with our range of cardio equipment, we installed Origin Ski Trainers, Storm Air Bikes, and pieces from the Impulse 700 range, like the RE700 Eliptical, so students could develop cardiovascular fitness.
In the strength zone, we installed a range of strength equipment so that students could focus on core movements. We installed a custom Performance Series Power Rack with storage for additional equipment. We also added a DAP, a mix of IT95 and IF93 range machines, and Origin Multi Adjustable Weight Benches.
The free weights selection included a set of RD3 Dumbbells, which included 16 dumbbell pairs from 2.5kg up to 40kg. To store this set, we also decided to install a six and ten pair two-tier dumbbell racks to store the new equipment securely. In addition, a rubber kettlebell set and light rubber barbell set were also added.
It was decided that 40mm High Impact Gym Flooring would be used across the facility as it provides the perfect balance for all types of training, from heavy strength training to cardio fitness. As the gym will see a high level of traffic and footfall, 40mm tiles made the most sense as they are heard wearing and resistant.
THE OUTCOME:
The final solution is a modern gym that students and staff love to use. The site is packed with the latest modern gym equipment and brings to life the vision Kings College set out to achieve right from the beginning. We look forward to seeing the site receive a high level of use over the next few years.
We also included a full day of on-site training so that staff could learn about maintaining the equipment and reducing the need for engineer callouts or repairs. We also included a preventative maintenance care contract in case any issues did occur, giving the school peace of mind.
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