functional zones
Supplier: Escape Installation: DW Sports Wrexham
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he brand new DW Sports Wrexham opened in October last year. Escape Fitness was tasked
with creating a colourful, exciting and safe functional zone that maximised the space available – a 10x6m area, branded Move It. This included installing its functional fitness equipment, as well as flooring. “Flooring can truly make or break your
fi tness space,” says Matthew Morton, account manager at Escape. “Specialised fl ooring is used to not only add a style and functionality to the space, but also to protect members. The right fl ooring can catch a dropped weight without it rolling, it can absorb the impact of a member doing an aerobics class – meaning their joints are protected – and it can be easy to clean so that sweat, bacteria and dirt are easily wiped away.” The centre’s manager had asked Escape
to design the fl ooring so that it created different zones, using DW Fitness’s red and grey colour scheme. “Escape is the UK distributor of Pavigym fl ooring, so naturally we used this range,” says Morton. “We selected 7.5mm Pavigym
a private affair Supplier: Sports Surfaces Installation: Fitness First, Baker Street, London
to select flooring for the 122-station CV area, the 126sq m (1,300sq ft) free weights area, the 14sq ft Reebok boxing ring, and walkways through the gym. The decisions were made in
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consultation with supplier Sports Surfaces UK, which is based in Chester. For the resistance machines and free weights area, the company chose
hen it was being designed, Fitness First’s flagship £2m Baker Street club needed
Primafl ex, a heavy duty rubber sheet that’s durable and easy to clean, but warm and soft underfoot. It is also quick to lay, cost-effective and sound absorbent. Two types were used for their contrasting colours – grey Softstone for the heavy weights area, and the higher density black everroll®,
from German manufacturer
BSW (made of 90 per cent recycled tyres) for the resistance area and boxing ring. For the CV area and walkways, Sports Surfaces selected Pulastic 2000, made by
Fitness fl ooring with an integrated Sprint Track – the sprint track adds an extra dimension to the club and opens up a whole host of workout possibilities. It also adds the element of competition, which means people push themselves harder in a social environment, leading to a more intense and fun workout. “The track is shock-resistant and non-
slip, so it enables explosive exercises like multi-jumps, speed changing, sprints and strides. It also clearly creates a different zone within the functional fi tness area. “Pavigym Fitness is great for design as it comes in interlocking tiles in 15
Functional: Escape used Pavigym fl ooring for its design possibilities, durability and noise absorbency
colours, so there’s a lot of fl exibility. We selected a combination of white, red and checkerboard effect for three different zones, plus the red sprint track. In addition to all the design and personalisation possibilities which Pavigym offers, maximum protection is also provided against marks and noise. “Pavigym is easy to lay as it just fi ts on
top of the existing fl oor. It’s hard-wearing and noise absorbent, so it’s perfect for an area that’s quite noisy, like a gym.”
Dutch company Descol, which is liquid applied polyurethane. Kate Jones, Sports Surfaces UK
project manager, explains: “Pulastic is very versatile and extremely durable. It provides a good balance between shock absorption, traction and aesthetics – all important for a health club. Because of the durability, it’s also a great choice for day- to-day foot traffi c and for areas housing sports equipment. Plus, it’s cost-effective because damaged areas can be repaired rather than needing to be replaced.” The architect chose blue for the CV
Fitness First has used Pulastic 2000 for walkways and Primafl ex for resistance areas
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area and beige for the walkways to differentiate between the different zones and add colour interest.
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