Volt Gym
THE CHALLENGE:
In 2016, best mates Ali Mitchell and Pete Armitage brought the idea of Volt to life. Setting out to create a fitness haven like no other, they put their plans in motion and transformed an ordinary warehouse into an extraordinary facility.
Their focus has always been on building a community where loyalty is valued, and they embrace everyone’s individual commitment to creating a vibe like no other.
Following the success of their first site, the opportunity to launch a second gym came about. As one of the UK’s largest independent gyms, the site has over 150 top-of-the-line machines, including equipment from the Origin range and many others, like Hammer Strength, Life Fitness, and Eliko.
The space is the ultimate place to achieve fitness goals, and no matter the starting point, the community here helps everyone become the best version of themselves. Curated equipment, exceptional sound systems, mood-enhancing lighting and carbon-filtered air make it like no other gym in the area.
Whether you want to get your heart pumping with a high-intensity FUSION session or learn to hone your technique with the LIFTING class, they have a wide range of sessions available. The variety of workout sessions makes it easy to mix up routines, make friends and achieve new goals, no matter the level of fitness.
THE SOLUTION:
After meeting with the Volt team to discuss their needs, Division Manager Tom Alder began designing a vision for the site. He adopted a zoned approach, dividing the layout into multiple areas and aligning each zone with the specific requirements of the gym classes.
Equipment Installed
Each zone at this site is designed to meet the needs of its members. It was an exciting project to be part of, as we installed equipment from our various ranges, including the Storm Series, Elite and Performance Series, and our selection of free weights.
Free Weights
Starting with our range of free weights, we included a few Fitbox Studio Benches with Hex Catchers, allowing the Hex Dumbbells we supplied to be neatly stored. Multi-adjustable benches are a great choice for sessions.
Moving back into the strength zone, we also designed custom bumper plates for the guys here featuring their logo and typography to add an extra special touch to the equipment.
Strength Equipment
We also added some strength equipment to the site, including our Glute Ham Hip Thruster Machine and Modular Storage Solution combined with our Elite and Performance Series.
Cardio Equipment
The cardio options at Volt are vast. Keeping cardio equipment this close together makes it perfect for keeping the heart rate up during intense training sessions, making moving from one machine to the next super efficient. This includes several of our Storm Air Bikes and Curved Treadmills.
The site also boasts many Concept 2 Rowers and Ski Ergs, which are well suited to the style of training members are looking for in a modern space like this. This conditioning area in the gym is the perfect spot to get in a HIIT or Hyrox workout with a partner or solo.
Gym Flooring
One of Volt's more impressive parts is the installation of custom gym flooring solutions. When walking through the gym, the custom sprint tracks really do stand out. It's the perfect spot to perform sled pulls or use sandbags for a killer conditioning workout.
There are more custom designs over in the strength zone, which features a custom-designed sprint track and custom inlays on the Oak Lifting Platform Inserts.
The facility also has a range of 40mm High Impact Gym Flooring Tiles and 20mm Premium Tiles featuring transition strips and our CAP System to keep it all together.
THE OUTCOME
Volt 2.0 is a testament to Ali and Pete's hard work and the loyalty and commitment of the strong community they've built over the years in the area. Ready to continue building on what they started in their first site, this second site has received a lot of praise, and the team is already seeing high use of the facility's new equipment.
While you're here, why not look at our other recent independent gym case studies? Our blog also has a host of informative content, especially if you are considering opening up a new gym or redesigning a current training space. If you want to speak directly to a member of our team, get in touch with us on 0131 526 3770 or email us at [email protected].
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