The challenge:
TriFitness is part of Live Borders, a community-focused leisure trust serving the Scottish Borders. When the team came to Origin with plans for a brand-new site in Galashiels, the brief was both clear and demanding: create a complete training environment that could genuinely serve the full spectrum of member needs, from cardio and functional training to high-intensity conditioning and serious strength work, all within a single cohesive space.
Getting the layout right was central to the challenge. A facility that tries to do everything but plans the space poorly ends up doing nothing well. TriFitness needed each zone to feel purposeful and spacious in its own right, with an overall flow that made the gym feel intuitive and welcoming for members of all abilities and experience levels.
Strength training emerged as the top priority, and the layout was planned to give it the prominence and space it deserved. The strength zone was configured to accommodate both guided training and independent lifting, with integrated storage solutions keeping the floor clear and equipment accessible without cluttering the space. The design ensured that even during busy periods, members would have room to move and train without getting in each other's way.
Functional and HIIT training areas were developed alongside the strength zone, with each area given its own clear identity within the broader layout. The zones connect naturally, creating a flow through the facility that makes it easy for members to move between training styles as part of a single session without the space feeling fragmented.
The flooring throughout was supplied and installed by Origin, specified to suit the demands of each zone. High-impact tiles in the strength and lifting areas provide the durability and sound absorption needed where weights are being moved and dropped regularly. Integrated platform sections give members a dedicated surface for deadlifts and Olympic lifting work, adding a professional finish that reinforces the quality of the overall environment.
The before and after images tell the transformation story clearly: from an empty shell to a fully equipped, well-considered training facility that TriFitness and their members can be genuinely proud of.
The outcome
The completed TriFitness site in Galashiels is a genuine multi-zone training facility that delivers on every part of the original brief. The strength zone has the prominence and capacity the team prioritised, the functional and HIIT areas give members variety and intensity options, and the overall layout creates a sense of space and flow that makes the gym feel welcoming regardless of how busy it gets.
The installation was completed smoothly and to the standard TriFitness expected, with the collaboration between the client team and Origin making the process straightforward from design through to handover. Matthew remains in contact with Richard and the TriFitness team, and as the site continues to grow its membership and programme, Origin is ready to support whatever comes next.
"It was a pleasure to help Tri Fitness achieve the vision that they had in place, we came up with a unique solution that fitted the profile of space that the client wanted. Richard and his team were very easy to work with throughout the process, the installation was very smooth and carried out brilliantly by Gym Logistics. Overall, the site is a must-see for anyone who is based in the area and I’m sure it will be very successful."
- Matthew O'Connor, Account Manager
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