Context

Fresh Air Fitness installed an outdoor gym on the roof of the new Hartford Point development of 75 high-end residential apartments in Slough, providing residents with a space for health and wellbeing.

Challenge

Working directly with the contractor, the space was planned to include a garden, seating and the new outdoor gym. The gym had to fit within the designated space, allowing safe movement between the equipment and surrounding area.

Usually, an outdoor gym would be installed at ground level, using deep holes and secured with traditional foundation materials and fixing posts. As this gym was to be installed into a roof, the real challenge was to develop a new installation technique that would be equally as robust, safe and secure.

Solution

Fresh Air Fitness provided a four-piece outdoor gym facility which six people can use at the same time. The equipment selected offers a good mix of strength and cardio equipment.

  • Air Walker

  • Combi: Pull Down and Chest Press

  • Push Up and Dip

  • Arm and Pedal Bike

Fresh Air Fitness's in-house design engineers designed and built bespoke baseplates for the equipment, which mimicked the standard installation process. This not only caused minimal disruption to the paving that was already in laid, but ensured a strong, solid foundation that will stand the test of time.

Result

Fresh Air Fitness was delighted to have been involved in this project, which made imaginative use of available space, and residents are making good, regular use of their outdoor gym. It’s a great example of how an outdoor area can be used creatively to benefit residents in an apartment building, giving them access to all the advantages of outdoor workouts without them having to leave home.