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Resources

What we've learned written down

Planning, equipment and layout, materials and maintenance, wellness trends — plus free guides drawn straight from project work.

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Wellness Space Design 4 min

Planning an ice plunge? Don't make these mistakes

An ice plunge is more than a tub. The space around it needs to be planned for safety, maintenance and the experience of the person using it.

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Wellness Space Design 7 min

Why does a hospitality gym feel like a throwaway?

Hotel gyms are often treated as an amenity that simply needs to exist. But when fitness and wellness become part of the guest experience, the gym can be designed with the same thought and intention as the rest of the property.

Modern fitness space showing the evolution of gym interior design
Planning 8 min

From equipment to experience: the evolution of fitness spaces in India

Fitness spaces in India are changing as the people using them change. From equipment-led gyms to spaces built around training, recovery, community and experience, the way we design fitness environments is evolving too.

Boutique fitness gym interior designed around experience and movement
Equipment & Layout 7 min

Boutique fitness gyms: the new era of fitness

Fitness is moving beyond equipment and workouts. Boutique studios are creating more specialised, experience-led spaces built around training, recovery, wellness and the way people want to spend their time.

Premium gym interior with sophisticated lighting and restrained material palette
Planning 5 min

Why some gyms look expensive: 5 design choices that make a difference

A gym does not need an enormous interiors budget to feel premium. Often, the difference comes from what you choose to leave out, how you use space, and how carefully materials and lighting work together.

Gym flooring designed for equipment, movement and daily use
Materials & Maintenance 5 min

Gym flooring: how to choose materials that can handle daily use

Gym flooring has to do more than look good. It needs to handle equipment, impact, movement, moisture and everyday maintenance without becoming difficult to live with.

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FAQ

About these resources

01. Are the downloads actually free?+

Yes. We ask for your name and email so we know who is planning what. The guides themselves are free to access.

02. Can I use these guides with my own designer or contractor?+

Yes. They are written as practical working documents to help you think through your project and make informed design decisions.

03. Who are these resources for?+

They are for gym owners, fitness businesses, wellness operators and anyone planning or developing a fitness or wellness space.

04. What topics do you cover?+

The resources cover practical topics around gym interior design, space planning, equipment planning, lighting, materials, wellness spaces and the changing experience of fitness environments.

05. Can you write about a specific problem I am facing?+

Yes. Send your question through the enquiry form. Questions that can help others may become future insights or resources.