Our solutions resulted in a concept that adds a new dimension to Bannatyne’s brand and elevates the overall fitness space. A true centre piece for the gym which is a major selling point for potential membership and an extremely functional space for everyday use.

“This new training space is both an evolution and a revolution for how we deliver functional training at Bannatynes.

We wanted to create a space that is the perfect playground for our members and trainers.

So that whatever your workout is that you have planned in your head you can come here and that can be faciliated by the great volume

and diversity of equipment and functional tools that this space provides.”

Oliver Cox, Head of Fitness Programming, The Bannatyne Group

What do Bannantyne look for when selecting suppliers & partners?

“When we’re looking for suppliers and partners, we’re looking for people who can offer us great quality products and value is key. But we’re really looking for people we can work with in order to produce a concept and provide the best quality products for our members.“

What challenges were IndigoFitness able to help you overcome?

“Fundamentally, we have a lot of rigs taking up space in our functional training areas. We wanted to move away from the rig and have something that is more dynamic and functional. We had some concepts in our minds that Indigo were able to bring them to life with their expertise. The way frames and modular equipment can be designed and the specification we were looking for was nailed and improved with a lot of the ideas that Indigo brought to us. It was a real mutual piece of work between us to get the finished product.“

How was the process of working with IndigoFitness?

“The process of working with Indigo I really enjoyed, our first meeting was a number of months ago at a trade show. We then were invited to Indigo’s head office. We had a 4 hour session with them looking around the factory and looking at some of their previous concepts. After that we went out to tender, there was a number of different suppliers we looked at but we were really keen to work with the Indigo team. We followed the series of site visits, meetings to review concepts and redesigns before we came up with the finished product which we’re all delighted with.”

How was the installation process prior to the gym opening?

“The Indigo team have done the whole of the turf area and all of the equipment that is built on top and used around that. The install was very thorough, great detail, tiny snags recitified quickly. We’re a day out from opening and we’re really excited that the members are going to love what’s on offer, thanks to the install process going so well we have a day to spare.“

How will this new training space impact Just Fitness Bannatyne?

“We’ve come through a really intense 2 week period bringing equipment into the building. The Indigo team have done the whole of the turf area and all of the equipment that is built on top and used around that. The install was very thorough, great detail, tiny snags recitified quickly. We’re a day out from opening and we’re really excited that the members are going to love what’s on offer, thanks to the install going so well we have a day to spare.“

What are the benefits to having a completely collar-free gym?

“Having the first fully collarless gym in the UK is pretty big for us. We really liked the technology and the innovation that solved a problem that we did’nt know was there. Once you see that you don’t look back. The benefit of having collarless bars throughout the gym floor is both in the ease of use and encouraging greater use of stopping your plates moving off the bar. This benefits safety and convenience, that is evident the moment you use one of these cool bars.”