LLANDARCY ACADEMY OF SPORT, NEATH
- CASE STUDY -
Situated between Neath and Swansea is Llandarcy Academy of Sport. Offering an amazing array of facilities and classes they quite rightly boast that they are ‘more than a gym’. Gym classes, children's classes, an indoor 3G arena, grass pitches and a climbing wall are all available. Then, with GymEquipment.co.uk's help, they launched a new Pilates studio.
THE PROCESS
GymEquipment.co.uk were approached in mid-2024 as Llandarcy Academy of Sport wanted to look at setting up a Pilates studio. Targeting an original investment of 10 Pilates Reformer beds, after lots of research the MOTU Flow Reformer proved to be top of the list as it offered a complete bundle of accessories including a box, platform extension, jump board and rings and poles.
The reformers had to be commercial and also needed to be able to be stored vertically. This allowed Llandarcy to offer a wide programme of classes each week. 10 beds were delivered and installed in December 2024 - making Llandarcy home to the largest collection of Pilates Reformers in South Wales. They have since added more reformers.
Project Timeline
CHOICES
Choosing the right gym and studio flooring was key to the look and feel of this project. The client needed the wood effect but with the practicality of easy maintenance and cleaning. The client also wanted that comfortable 'give' that you get from a studio floor to encourage the "no shoes" approach to the studio.
Balancing this need with the 75kg reformers and studio use was easy thanks to a two-layered bonded flooring solution that not only provided reduced noise and vibration but also provided an insulating effect from the solid subfloor. Aesthetically, the Pilates space looks inviting, professional and contemporary.
THE EQUIPMENT
Reformer & Accessories
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THE OUTCOME
Since opening in December, Llandarcy Academy of Sport have added a further 2 Reformers to their numbers to make 12 in total. The reformer classes have been hugely successful and frequently have waiting lists for almost all sessions. LLandarcy now offer 20 Reformer classes each week.
The new studio has proven to be so popular they have plans to further extend their offering in the future.
"After reviewing many different suppliers and options, it was clear that the MOTU beds were the perfect fit for our facility. They are brilliantly built and perfect for commercial use. We currently have 20 Pilates reformer classes a week taught by 5 different instructors. The MOTU beds are a perfect addition to our gym. The sleek finish is something I really liked, and the fact that they can be stored vertically is a great feature for our facility. Thank you GymEquipment.co.uk"
Joshua Burns, Facilities & Performance Manager
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