- Sector
- Leisure and hospitality
- Project type
- New build
- Services provided
- Site survey
- Planning advice
- Design
- Product / system manufacture
- Product / system supply
- Project management
- Installation
- Project location
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Client
- Welcome Break
- Products used
- Arm and Peddle Bike
- Self-weighted Rower
- Air Skier
- Leg Lift Station
- Double Air Walker
Overview
Fresh Air Fitness supplied and installed an outdoor gym at Welcome Break's new service station at J33 on the M1 near Sheffield.
Challenge
Welcome Break needed an established supplier of high-quality outdoor gym equipment that was cutting edge but easy to use, by all abilities.
The durability and quality of the equipment was crucial as it had to be robust enough to undergo heavy usage over time. Safety features were also a top priority, and its chosen provider needed to evidence this.
In addition, the outdoor gym had to be cost-effective but also fit the specific needs and space constraints of the site. As part of the development vision of the site, the equipment needed to be environmentally sustainable and integrate seamlessly with its surroundings.
Finally, the level of after-sales customer support was important, as the business had to be confident that it could contact the chosen supplier for any future needs such as additional pieces, maintenance and spares.
Solution
Fresh Air Fitness was selected to provide the outdoor gym equipment as an established pioneer in outdoor gym equipment across the UK, having installed over 4500 outdoor gyms nationwide.
As part of its end-to-end service, the company's team carried out an in-person site inspection and was able to make recommendations tailored to the location which included showcasing its vast range of outdoor gym equipment and surfacing options.
Fresh Air Fitness also project-managed and installed smart fencing around the gym zone.
Equipment installed
Arm and Pedal Bike – Designed to improve flexibility, core strength and cardio fitness.
Self Weighted Rower – Works just like an indoor rowing machine
Air Skier - Tones the waist, hips and thighs and strengthens lower body
Leg Lift Station – Strength piece which works all of the major leg muscle groups
Double Air Walker – Improves stamina, balance, coordination, and flexibility
The combination of pieces supplied and installed covered all of the main fitness options, from strength and cardio to flexibility and balance. The end user is able to visit the outdoor gym area and exercise the whole body. Crucially, it is a free facility which can be used to reinvigorate weary travellers, offer a healthy break from the road and help towards fighting mental fatigue.
Testimonial
“It has been a really mammoth task to bring Welcome Break Rotherham to fruition, and I’d like to congratulate the entire Welcome Break team and all of its suppliers and contractors who put in such a huge effort to deliver a wonderful product for our customers.”
– Joe Barrett, CEO of Welcome Break, LinkedIn
