Mark Darby Home Gym
Home Gym Case Study
WHO: Mark Darby & Rhiannon Jones
WHERE: UK
TYPE: Home Gym
THE CHALLENGE:
In 2024 (check), Mark contacted our team initially inquiring about a home gym project. He had put aside space to create a custom home gym and was on the hunt to find the right fit to help him kit out the space with high-quality gym equipment.
Mark had set aside a massive (add dimensions) space to install a personal gym to rival Mark Walbherg, which included additional amenities such as a sauna and swimming pool. The scope for this project was massive.
While work remains to finalise the space, the home gym has everything Mark needs to biohack his way to maintaining his highest levels of fitness.
The pool is an impressive addition to an already impressive site, allowing Mark to swim at his leisure or perform cold and hot therapy quickly nipping from the sauna into the pool.
THE SOLUTION:
Taking care to understand Mark's needs fully, Rhiannon spent time crafting a well-designed layout for all of the equipment that would be required. Free reign was given to suggest several layouts and designs, giving Rhiannon creative freedom to make many different layouts until they arrived at the final choice.
The finished layout includes products from across the Origin Fitness range and is an impressive selection. Mark has an avid interest in many different types of fitness, resulting in the final solution including equipment that would allow a wide variety of training sessions and techniques to take place.
Key Equipment
The starting point of the project was to ensure a solid platform to work out from, which meant choosing appropriate gym flooring for the entire site. It was decided that a mixture of 20mm Premium Tiles and an Elite Series Custom Turf Track would be the best fit. (there is also the sled image)
Strength training was also a priority, which led Rhiannon to add an Impulse Encore Multi Gym and design a custom Performance Series Rig. Both pieces really elevate the space but, more importantly, give Mark modular training solutions adaptable to his training needs.
Additional strength machines were also included, such as the Impulse IF93 Leg Extension/Curl, a dual strength machine that allows for more targeted leg training. It's a versatile tool and smart design decision freeing up additional space for other equipment.
The custom Performance Series Rig had some unique features, including the extended Performance Series Pull-Up Ramp and storage bays fitted with a dumbbell rack underneath, which kept his RD3 Dumbbell Sets securely stored.
The integrated rack added versatility to the space, allowing Mark to perform a range of strength lifts.
The unique size of the space meant that there was additional room to include a range of cardio equipment, including the Impulse XSC70 Stair Climber, Origin Upright Bike, and Storm Rowing Machine, among the other equipment already in the space.
THE OUTCOME:
With a few final touches still to be added, the space is set to be one of a kind, offering Mark unrivalled access to world-class gym equipment in his garden. Speaking with Mark following the installation, here's what he had to say:
The main one is the customer service. From the day I met the team, and all the way to install, we had loads of help along the way. They were very responsive and very flexible with our needs, which is awesome. The quality of the kit is impressive as well, it's very good, really durable and our members absolutely love it. (ADD MARK QUOTE)
- Andy Parsons, Founder & CEO
Supporting individuals like Mark and seeing their vision come to life is one of the great things about working on these projects. It was a pleasure to work with Mark throughout the project, and we look forward to getting an update once everything is complete.
If you’re considering opening a new gym or redesigning your current training space, read our Top Tips, or our other guides on home gym design, and home gym flooring. If you want to speak directly to a team member, check out how to get in touch below.
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