FROM SQUASH COURT to FLEXIBLE STUDIO. Underused SPACES

Location: Angus, Scotland
Training Space: Leisure Centre
Sector: Local Authority
Website: angusalive.scot/sports-leisure/

At IndigoFitness, we believe every square metre of a facility holds potential, especially those spaces that are often overlooked. In this instalment of our Underused Spaces Series, we spotlight a powerful transformation at Carnoustie Leisure Centre in Scotland, operated by Angus Alive, a local authority trust committed to community health and wellbeing. Together, we turned a disused squash court into a fully functional flexible studio training space, designed for modern group training and functional fitness.

See How We Did It

The Situation

Repurposing an under-used space to deliver value and drive engagement.

The original squash court was no longer in high demand and wasn’t generating income for the facility. Like many ageing leisure spaces, it represented a common challenge: a room with four walls and no purpose. The team at Carnoustie needed a solution that would revitalise the area, attract more users, and support a broader, more engaging fitness programme.

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See Our Solution

The Solution

Creating a versatile functional training studio tailored for group fitness.

Working closely with the Angus Alive Carnoustie team, IndigoFitness reimagined the space as a flexible fitness studio optimised for both instructor-led and self-guided sessions. The new design supports Les Mills CEREMONY classes as well as the centre’s own group training formats, offering users a varied and results-driven experience.

To make the most of the footprint, we implemented integrated clever storage solutions and used the flooring to create training zones, allowing the studio to flex for different types of movement, from high-intensity intervals to mat based recovery sessions. The space is now not only functional but future-proof, ready to evolve with programming trends and user needs.

See The Result

Flooring Solutions:

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40mm Enduratile Impact Flooring throughout, black with grey fleck.

Equipment Solutions:

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RAZE Shadow Series Custom Storage.

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RAZE Soft 3in1 Plyo Boxes

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RAZE Renegade Airbike.

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Concept 2 Ski-Erg & RowErg.

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RAZE Strength equipment – including Rubber Kettlebells, Slam Balls, Wall Balls, Battle Ropes, Bands & other accessories.

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LES MILLS BODYPUMP Set.

The Result

A versatile training space delivering 28+ new classes per week.

The transformation has unlocked new levels of member engagement and facility usage. Carnoustie Leisure Centre now delivers an additional 28 group training sessions weekly, creating both new revenue opportunities and increased member satisfaction.

The formerly disused squash court is now a key hub of activity, a bold, functional training space that stands as proof of what’s possible when design, purpose, and user experience come together.