In a practice land development plot I was working on, I wanted to include a Fitness Center. This is the result.The gym includes:
- 2 Basketball courts with ability to divide the courts, or add a Volleyball set up
- 4 Racquetball courts
- A space for dance, aerobics, or yoga.
- Pilates room
- A weight training room with an upper floor for cardio machines, and elevator access
- A possible kick boxing area or group fitness classes.
- A 7 lane pool with diving area, and a handicap accessible water aerobics pool.
- Large locker rooms with sauna and steam rooms in each.
- Several family bathrooms
- A short term child care center
- A small fitness store to pick up fitness accessories, supplements, or healthy snacks
- 3 units for healthy eating options
Gym Overview
I don’t yet have the entire outside arrangement determined yet because I plan on redoing the layout. I had one image where I had the various floor textures separated, but they got messed up when I made some changes.
I’d like to redo the plan to create more viewing areas between the different sections of the gym and make certain areas more accessible.
Weight Lifting Area
The center of the gym includes a wide selection of gym equipment set up in zones based on the muscle group being worked.
I have 2 each incline and decline benches and shoulder press, and 4 flat benches. There are also several squat racks, and various other machines and a free weight section divided by mirrored walls.
A separate ab/ stretching area is at the top right of the gym area, and a multi purpose training center is at the top left.
Between the weight room, and dance rooms is a dedicated Pilates room. The second floor has an array of cardio machines.
Pool Recreation
The main pool currently includes 7 swimming lanes, with a connected diving area, with 3 different height diving platforms. I also include a hot tub, and a small pool for water aerobics, or general play.
The pool has immediate access to the locker rooms where they could drop off dirty towels supplied by the gym, and then enter a shower area with individual stalls for privacy.
The locker room has several rows of double stacked lockers currently. I may offer other sizes as well for people who only have small storage needs. The room is divided into sections to provide a little extra privacy for people changing. Both locker rooms include a steam room and sauna.
Family restrooms are also located along the top edge of the plan.
Planned Redesign In my planned redesign, I may add an 8th lane to the pool and also rotate the setup 90 degrees. I would also try to arrange the rooms to have viewing access from the main corridor and/ or workout room.
Basketball/ Racquetball Courts
The basketball area currently has 2 courts with side hoops available. Courts would be rentable for games or available for free play during certain hours. They will also have the ability to add a volleyball net. Ideally, I’d want a net set up that swings down from above instead of having to manually set up ever time.
Four racquetball/ squash courts would also be available. A separate set of lockers will be available for those and the spinning class guest.
Dance / Aerobic Area
I have 7 rooms devoted to dance, aerobic classes, or yoga. I also include a spinning room. The bottom set of rooms will have divisible walls to make one large room or up to 3 smaller rooms.
A viewing lounge allows guest to see what’s happening.
Retail Area
The retail area includes space for 3 health food vendors as well as a store for fitness related items that members may want to assist in their workouts or health goals.Planned RedesignIn my planned redesign, I would position the restaurant seating area to overlook the weight room. This would entice the restaurant customers to potentially become gym members if not already.I would also seek to have the retail storage moved near the kitchen loading, to allow for one loading zone instead of the current two.
