Q Well Being

The roadshow at Kemble was an absolute delight and I am really pleased to see that there was so much interest in the project that we are working on. We knew that we were doing the right thing, but it is also nice to get that public confirmation.
I have spent time this week working on the plans for the gym, and specifically the type of equipment that we need to be putting in there. I want the space to feel light and airy (being able to look out in to the sunshine was something I was very keen on) and welcoming. I have spent a lot of time in various Gyms over the years, and knew the type of equipment that I wanted / needed to use, and the one thing that I am very keen on is accessibility. Not just physical access (that is a given in this project), but in the Gym it is about encouraging people to use it by getting the right balance between equipment (that is easily explained to those who aren’t used to training), free weights, and of course space for Yoga and Pilates among other things. Getting this balance right is crucial.
There have luckily, been lots of changes over the last couple of years in the attitude of the companies who make gym equipment. Many years ago they were really designed for men, not women, or wheelchair users etc, and so sometimes the machines didn’t fit those people who wanted to use them. There have been many positive changes in the design of different pieces of equipment
I also want there to be lots of space to do stretching which has been planned in for one side of the Gym. Now I am retired I spend more time doing this than lifting weights, and I also do a good job of mental training these days (or more commonly known as lying down on the mats with my eyes closed which I am now an expert in).
I am really fortunate that with the amount of space there is, we have several options of what we can put in there. It’s also a bonus that we got the gym next to the spa area, so after a workout you can go straight for a massage or treatment. Actually just going straight to the Spa sounds quite tempting and maybe a quick latte in the restaurant as well !!