Introduction: My Gym Design

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About: I am a student and want to be an engineer when I am older. I have made lots of projects from instructables but only recently made an account and published my first project. I like to do a wide range of thing…

This is an entry in the "Make it real" competition.

About me:

I am a 13 year old girl in Hampshire and love to design and build things. When I am older I want to be an engineer so I have recently started to use Tinkercad and other similar softwares to design projects that I then build.

About my gym design:

To show my ideas, I have used Tinkercad to show the outside of the building and RoomSketcher to show the inside floorplan.

Products and Prices (in English pounds):

In the reception area, there will be shelves of merchandise with the gym`s logo on them. These products will range from £3-£20 and will include: t-shirts, mugs and sweat bands. The gym will have a membership of about £35, a turn-up cost of about £8, an inside hire cost of about £50 an hour and an outside tent hire of about £10 an hour. Also, there are lockers in the changing rooms that need a £1 coin inserted into them, but you get the coin back once the locker is unlocked.

Opening hours:

Monday-Saturday = 8am-6pm

Sunday = 1pm-5pm

Available jobs:

  • Manager
  • Receptionists
  • Personal trainers
  • Cleaners
  • Litter pickers

Conclusion about my ideas:

I think that my ideas will be effective as a gym because I have included spaces that can be hired out to exercise classes and parties so that the gym can have a bigger income.

Step 1: Gym Exterior

Roof: The gym roof is sloped and has solar panels on top to power the gym.

Walls: The walls are brick and insulated.

Doors: The main entrance doors are automatic and sliding to make it easier for people carrying heavy kit. There is also a fire door located at the back of the building - I haven`t marked this onto the interior floor plan as this door will only be used in emergencies.

Sign: On the front wall above the door, there is a sign with the gym`s name on it in clear, bright letters.

Plants: To either side of the door, there is a tall, thin Columnar tree. As well as this, there are flower borders against the wall, surrounding the building.

Outside space: There is a MUGA - multi use games area - and a rugby pitch behind the building with surrounding benches so spectators can watch the games.

Tents: The outside tents can be used for exercise classes where inside and outside space may be needed. These are permanent - secured to the ground with a padlock on the entrance and hirers can get the key from reception.

Accessibility: There is a big car park in front of the gym that can hold 35 cars with disabled spaces included. Also, if needed, there is overflow parking on the field. There is a wide path leading to the gym entrance.

Step 2: Downstairs

Key (for photo):

F = Female changing rooms

M = Male changing rooms

Reception: The reception area will be where the gym users will pay to go into the gym and buy the gym`s products. This is where most of the finances will be worked out.

Changing rooms: The changing rooms are accessed through the reception and contain toilets, lockers, showers and benches.

Main gym: The gym equipment will be laid out in rows so that all of one type of equipment is in the same place. The equipment will be:

  • Treadmills
  • Rowing machines
  • Training benches
  • Dumbbells
  • Stationary bicycles
  • Ellipticals
  • Stair climber machines

The gym will be air conditioned with built in speakers so the radio can be played and there will be a water fountain in the corner.

Interior walls: On the walls throughout the building, there will be inspiring pictures and posters to help motivate the gym users.

Step 3: Upstairs

Key (for photo):

S = Stairs

C = Cupboard

Hireable rooms: The hireable rooms will earn the gym a bigger income and will attract a bigger community into the gym. The are hired per hour and must be pre-booked.

Interior walls: On the walls throughout the building, there will be inspiring pictures and posters to help motivate the gym users.

Cupboard: This cupboard could be used for cleaning equipment or could be hired out per month for an exercise class to store their kit.

Step 4: Loft

The loft is an open storage space for cleaning products, broken gym equipment and maybe staff toilets. This floor is not open to the public.

Step 5: Environmental Impact

I think that my gym design has little bad environmental impact as it runs on renewable energy, has plants surrounding it and offers part time litter picking jobs ideal for students.