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SOUTH WEST LONDON SCHOOL
Real gyms, designed and installed by Hire Fitness, summer 2026
FROM UNUSED DANCE STUDIO TO INCREDIBLE SCHOOL GYM
South West London
THE SPACE
Former dance studio
THE BRIEF
Student & staff gym
THE SOLUTION
Cardio , strength, functional
THE OUTCOME
Completed summer 2026
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
Transforming a Dance Studio into a Fully Functioning Gym
Hire Fitness Limited was tasked with transforming an existing dance studio into a fully functioning gym facility for both students and staff.
The challenge was to maximise the available space while creating a versatile, professional fitness environment that could support a wide range of activities. The finished facility needed to work equally well for individual training, group training, fitness classes and personal training, while providing students and staff with the equipment and facilities required for a complete workout.
SO HOW DID WE DO IT?
We started with a fabulous 3D design
We first provided a comprehensive virtual gym design service, allowing the school to visualise the proposed facility before any equipment was purchased or installed. The design process included unlimited amendments, giving them the flexibility to refine the layout and equipment selection until they were completely satisfied with the proposed solution.
Our experience in designing and supplying fitness facilities allowed us to carefully consider how the space could be used most effectively. Equipment was selected to ensure the gym could provide effective training across all major muscle groups and areas of fitness, while maintaining sufficient open space for group activities, classes and personal training.
SEE IT BEFORE WE BUILD IT
UNLIMITED AMENDMENTS
EQUIPMENT PLANNING
SPACE OPTIMISATION
EQUIPMENT SELECTION
A key part of the project was selecting equipment that offered the right balance between quality, durability, aesthetics, functionality and price. For a busy school environment, the equipment needed to be robust enough to withstand regular use, while also creating a modern, professional gym that students would genuinely feel motivated and excited to use.
Rather than simply filling the available space with as much equipment as possible, Hire Fitness carefully considered how each piece would contribute to the overall functionality and flow of the gym. The layout, available floor space and likely patterns of use were all taken into account, ensuring a well-balanced mix of cardio, strength and functional training equipment. The result is a gym where every piece of equipment has a purpose, the space works efficiently, and students have access to a varied and engaging training environment that can support different abilities and fitness goals.
The final equipment selection was designed to provide:
ALL MUSCLE GROUPS
Comprehensive training options covering all major muscle groups
VARYING ABILITIES
Equipment suitable for students and staff with varying levels of experience
DURABILITY
Durable equipment capable of handling regular use
AESTHETICS
A professional and attractive appearance
GROUP TRAINING
Flexible space for group training, classes and personal training
VALUE
Excellent value for the available budget
THE TRANSFORMATION
The completed facility transformed the former dance studio into a versatile, modern and fully functioning gym space. The design provides a balance between fixed fitness equipment and flexible open training space, allowing the facility to be used for a variety of activities rather than being restricted to traditional gym-based workouts. Through careful planning, equipment selection and the use of our virtual design service, Hire Fitness was able to create a facility that met the client's requirements while making the most of the space available. The result is a gym designed not simply around equipment, but around how students and staff will actually use the facility.
THE VERDICT
"The students love it and we're going to make use of it every day!"
"We are delighted with the results and we're very proud of our new gym facility. To think it was once an unused dance studio which was run down and very uninviting! Hire Fitness helped us the entire journey from start to finish and we couldn't have done it without them."
Could your school do something similar?
Whether you're converting an unused room or upgrading an existing fitness suite, we'll help you plan the space, select the equipment and visualise the finished gym.