Nature-inspired functional fitness studio
Organic interior design for a boutique fitness studio
Functional fitness equipment
For this boutique fitness studio design we selected Nohrd pulley trainers for a variety of twisting movement patterns, tricep extensions and so on, these two machines sit alongside a pair of pull-up bars that serve as both for grip strength / hanging and pull-ups.
A range of sandbags, kettlebells, dumbbells, ropes, bands and medicine balls in the storage wall can be combined with open space or the elegant white gym benches for functional fitness workout sessions.
TRX suspension trainers attached to the back wall allow for assisted squats, rows and so on. By allowing enough free space in the gym rather than packing it with heavy equipment, we encourage gym users to explore ground movements such as crawls and jumps. In a functional fitness room like this, gym design can sometimes be as much about what we leave out as what we put in!
Organic gym interiors
Here we show a fitness studio wall covered in an intricate marble wallpaper that suggests movement, natural imperfections (wabi sabi) and biophilic design.
This choice alone helps make the gym design stand out from the crowd, especially when combined with a 1 metre high skirting board in wood panels that adds a more residential ambiance.
An eco-rubber and cork mix flooring tile provides just enough ‘give’ underfoot to allow for comfortable barefoot or sock-only training sessions if desired while also encouraging ground locomotion practice using one’s hands as well.
By prioritising wall-mounted equipment at head height we encourage a range of overhead training patterns and then make the flooring as inviting as possible for a yin-yang effect.
These are subtle design cues but when taken as a comprehensive whole, they serve to embody out organic design, natural fitness philosophy.
Natural, eco-friendly materials
The fitness industry has a long way to go before being able to offer a fully sustainable gym solution however by seeking out specialist gym equipment suppliers and, in some cases, commissioning basic elements from a local carpenter (such as a wood balance beam for example) we can go a lot farther than most gyms in this regard.
Vintage leather medicine balls may work for some, while vegan eco-leather alternatives may be preferable for other gym owners with their eyes on animal cruelty issues or the climate impact of the livestock industry.
We aim to adapt to all such requirements and believe our first vegan gym concept can’t be that far away… closely followed by a plastic-free natural fitness gym!
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