Improve your posture, muscular endurance and
flexibility to take on the day.
Walk, run, row, ski, lift, jump and throw as you forge a connection between gym based training and daily activities. The functional kit we provide for you will prepare you for physical contingencies you do outside the gym. Our functional kit can simulate and strengthen the muscles linked to the movements you use in your daily life, making it easier for you to bend down to pick up your children, carry your shopping or swinging a golf club.
Using the functional equipment gives you a limitless amount of options meaning you train your entire body through 360 degrees which is a huge contributor to a strong and functioning core. This is unlike traditional gym equipment which can be restrictive meaning problem areas are sometimes missed. Functional based training can lend itself to short, medium and long-time domains at relative intensities with no real need to train specific muscle groups meaning your training can be constantly varied. This type of training will forge a broad fitness ensuring you can build on more than one area.
Rig
Gain a full functional workout on the Rig which includes 3 boxing bags, 1 speedball, 2 battle ropes, vipers, medicine balls, squat rack, TRX, with a large floor space for floor workouts, perfect for strength and conditioning, rehab, weight loss.
SkiErg
The SkiErg imitates cross country skiing and makes it available to everyone. Develop your strength and endurance while exercising your legs, arms and core. Whether you are an experience cross-country skier, a ski enthusiast who wants to get into shape before the ski season or just looking for a great workout the SkiErg will help improve your overall fitness.
Renegade Air Bike (Raze)
If you want an effective HIIT Workout, look no further than the Renegade Assault Bike. This piece of kit is great for metabolic conditioning and help break plateaus in your training. If your aerobic training needs a shape up, start with 30 seconds on and 30 seconds off x 10 (only 10 minutes) to get the most out of your interval training. This piece of kit is also a great alternative if you are unable to do your normal routine due to injury, the Assault Air Bike provides a good option for exercising safely.
Curved Treadmill (DraxFit)
The Curved Treadmill allows the inside for outside running experience, use the ball of your feet which will reduce joint impact and improve performance unlike the conventional treadmill. Stop and start with ease as it imitates your running technique.
Prowler Track
Prowler is a sled variant that allows you to load additional weight onto it to increase the resistance that one must work against when pushing or pulling up our tracks. This also has a variety of handle placements (high, low, vertical, horizontal) to help you target lower body, upper body and core. This versatile piece of kit can be used to increase your strength, power and speed making it a great tool for general fitness or sports specific conditioning.
Battle Ropes
Battle Ropes can be implemented into your HIIT or general gym program. Develop power, endurance and aerobic fitness whilst challenging your full body as you build coordination and mental stamina. The staple to their effectiveness is that they work each part of the body simultaneously eliminating muscular imbalance whilst sculpting your body in the same heat.
Get more out of your visit
Develop your core strength even more in the strength training area. Don’t just focus on training your body but also your mind with a Yoga or Pilates class in our Mind and Body studio.
