LActive Gym Flooring Case Study
LActive Gym:
LActive is a gym/functional training facility in Dumfries ran by Lesley Ann. Her appetite to provide a range of classes and functional training areas is growing due to an increase in members. Previously a warehouse, the gym provides you with a unique and spacious setting for you to exercise. It is equipped with an extensive and varied lines of fitness equipment products.
The Job
Lactive gym had just recently expanded, adding a new studio to her gym. This new room was stripped bear showing concrete floors. As Chandler Sports already providing Lesley Ann’s repair and service to her equipment she contracted out Chandler Sports in order to supply and fit appropriate hard wearing rubber flooring.
By applying rubber flooring in a gym it is seen as an essential feature. Here are a few various reasons why a facility might look into gym flooring:
- the people:
- minimises the impact of the exercise to someone’s joints;
- reduces the risk of injuries;
- more comfortable for floor exercises;
- the equipment
- it is more aesthetically pleasing;
- reduces damage to the equipment;
- reduces damage to the floor caused by the equipment;
The Result
Given LActive’s needs and budget, Chandler Sports selected the Impact Rubber Flooring as the option that most suited the facility and colour of the gym. Some of the qualities that made it a good fit were:
- resilient and durable;
- comfortable cushioning effect;
- shock and sound absorbing;
- great anti-slip characteristics;
- easy to install and maintain;
Chandler Sports installed the flooring in under 3 days, after which the room was immediately being used for group classes. Here you can see a few photos of the finished job:
Now that LActive has a new room ready for new ideas and functional activities, who knows what will be next. A very exciting time for Lesley Ann and her ambitions.