Are you building a brand new fitness facility for your students? Or just improving the existing fitness room at your school? There are many important factors to consider when building an effective fitness room, such as available space and budget constraints. The SchoolFit Facility Design Team will work directly with you from the planning stage right through to the installation stage, ensuring that the final product will best meet the needs of your school. We believe that building a successful facility requires the completion of these very important steps:

Step 1: Facility Assessment – Where am I at right now?

• How much space is available in your fitness room? Provide actual dimensions and description of the room.
• What equipment do you already have? Provide a list of all items currently provided in your fitness room.
• What equipment is needed? Do you have any special requests for certain items desired by your faculty or students? Our SchoolFit approach is to provide you with recommendations on future equipment purchases which will ensure that you reach the end goal of designing an effective fitness experience for your students.
• What is your budget for equipment in the proposed facility? Provide a realistic estimate of funds available for the project.
• When are you planning to improve your facility? Provide a timeline for the project.

Step 2: Equipment List –Where do I need to go?

• Considering the individual needs of your school, we will use our knowledge and experience to provide you with a list of suggested items that should be added to your fitness room.
• Our list of suggested items will take into account the need for a complete and safe workout available to all students, regardless of their ability level.
• We then combine our list with the individual needs of your school, considering all special requests made by your faculty and students.
• All SchoolFit approved facilities will include the following: Cardiovascular training machines, Bodyweight training products, Free Weight training equipment, Cable-motion strength training machines, Core training and Stretching products.
• All SchoolFit recommended equipment is commercial grade and of the highest quality available, and is always covered under warranty.

Step 3: Facility Layout – What does it look like when I get there?

• Once we have your final equipment list, our design team will provide you with a room layout that illustrates how all of your new equipment will fit into the proposed space.
• We know how your students move and function within the gym, we will provide you with a room layout that allows for ease of movement and ensures comfortable flow to the space.
• The SchoolFit Fitness Room Planner is available to all member schools free of charge, and may be accessed through the link on our website. You may want to use this on your own, it will help you to create an effective plan for improving your fitness room.

Step 4: Final Assessment – How do I get there?

• Now that we have a proposed plan for your facility, we can provide you with an accurate evaluation of costs and timeline to complete the project.
• Our professional equipment consultants will put together an accurate quotation for the items listed on your final equipment list, and will work with the budget that you have provided.
• We will then provide you with an accurate schedule for implementing the proposed plan, including preparations to be made and dates for delivery and installation of all items.

Step 5: Get Started!

At SchoolFit we specialize in providing age appropriate fitness tools and support to students of all shapes and sizes, regardless of individual fitness level or goals, from the beginner to the elite athlete! We do this while creating a fun environment that engages kids, allowing us to convey the message that fitness is cool! The ultimate strategy for the SchoolFit program is to ensure that each student completes the government mandated 20 minutes of DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.

We focus on the implementation of a complete fitness initiative within all schools that provides an effective and enjoyable workout experience for all individuals, in a comfortable and safe environment. The two essential components of a proper fitness program are quality equipment and qualified hands-on instruction, or the physical element and the non-physical element. Our typical proposed fully stocked fitness facility provides a complete and effective workout for all students. Teachers will provide the appropriate education and instruction based on the current fitness level of each individual student. SchoolFit will provide a wide assortment of applicable resources, allowing us to support and further educate teachers who lack the required knowledge of our modern exercise methods. These resources will focus on mainstream fitness for all individuals, and will utilize techniques from the following disciplines: Bodyweight Training, Hang Training, sports specific training, sports injury rehabilitation, basic movement, rehabilitation, weight loss, nutritional tools, yoga, kickboxing, and basic lifestyle coaching for all individuals. These non-physical components will allow us to provide a complete and highly effective fitness regimen, one that is sure to fulfill the needs of each individual student.

Click here to use the SchoolFit Fitness Room Planner, you can save and edit your plans or share with others!

Building a complete fitness facility in your school could take some time, why wait! Contact SchoolFit today for a free consultation, one of our experienced professionals will be happy to assist you in creating a success plan for your fitness facility.