FitLife The Yard
Location
Val de Vie Estate, Paarl
The Space
Facility Type:
Lifestyle Estate Gym / Hybrid Gym
Services Provided:
Consulting / Layout and Design / Equipment Sourcing
Client Review:
“Experience counts for a lot. It is important that you get good advice from the beginning. That’s one of the major things you’ll get with Gym Concepts. Right from the very beginning, someone to advise you, somebody to guide you, keep it in budget, and keep it looking amazing in a functional way that works and gives everybody a good result.”
John McGrath
Co-owner and Manager
Project
Val de Vie Estate amalgamates the concepts of luxury and comfortable family living to create a world-class luxury-living environment in the serene surroundings of the Cape Winelands. Fitlife the Yard is located at the center of this iconic lifestyle estate. The gym needed to complement the Estate’s broader lifestyle offering and speak to the needs of families living in and around the facility. Equipment and layout needed to be centred on functional training for individuals as well as groups being led by expert trainers.
Solution
Gym Concepts developed an elegant solution that would add value to the vast lifestyle offering and range of outdoor activities already present on the estate. Every consideration was given to designing a fully functional club catering to multiple needs, from general fitness and sports-specific conditioning, to youth development and rehabilitation. The solution was a hybrid facility that offers a balanced selection of functional and commercial equipment. To ensure a great user experience for patrons and fitness trainers alike, the layout was informed by a careful consideration of space for maximum functionality, flow and user experience.
Equipment Highlights
AlphaState Rig
Gymway Barbells
Gymway has been producing mid-range and high-performance, private-label bars for many years; longer than most of today’s popular, USA-based manufacturers have even been in business. That is to say, the name may not ring any bells, but Gymway is not at all new to the game. With over 30 years of manufacturing free-weight equipment, with much time invested in product development and testing, Gymway barbells are world-class equipment pieces with a track record of excellence.
Wattbike
The Wattbike Pro is praised for its versatility, accuracy, and adjustability, making it suitable for any user. Unique dual air and magnetic resistance provides smooth, incremental resistance changes to accommodate each individual’s goals and needs. With an impressive performance heritage, the reliable Wattbike Pro is a great asset for conditioning, rehab, injury prevention, and fitness and performance testing. It’s used in health clubs, small group training areas, and for elite sport training.
AlphaState 15mm Rubber Flooring
AlphaState 15mm rubber flooring features anti-static, anti-slip, acoustically insulated and shock absorbent properties, the rubber tile is a must for anyone serious about quality and value for money. This impact absorbing rubber gym flooring is a quality product that will withstand heavy traffic in indoor and outdoor areas, exposure to sweat and the dropping of heavy items without damaging the surface.