Gyms in Schools
Installing gyms in schools and maximising their potential can be a difficult task, even for those who are experienced in gym equipment and exercise instruction.
There are 2 areas of gym installation where schools may need some advice
Manufacturers & Reps
Rather than being a rep from a manufacturer trying to sell you their brand, I will give you a balanced non-biased assessment of all the major companies (Technogym, LifeFitness and Precor etc). It can be very important to choose the right manufacturer regarding your budget as there are significant differences between all of the major companies. I will help you select the best one to suit your schools needs without you having to meet with all of them.
Choosing the Equipment
Is your gym predominantly for developing your sports teams? Is it for helping pupils to lose weight? Maybe you want to offer your gym for use to the public, or maybe it’s a mix of everything.
Whatever the goals of your project, getting the right balance of equipment is essential to the success of your school gym. We can plan this together without the pressure of a pushy rep trying to get in as much equipment as possible. Sometimes less really is more!
After installation
Apart from advising you on your best options for an equipment manufacturer I can also directly train your teachers how to use the equipment and filter this onto their pupils.
It is essential, if they are going to be supervising children that the teachers receive basic training on all your equipment. Personal trainers and PE teachers have had different training, and currently many PE teachers are simply not qualified to demonstrate and teach correct form on gym equipment.
Alarmingly 33.3% of children leaving primary school are now overweight and this figure is rising each year.
If you wanting a more regular service I also can arrange to train you’re pupils in a group exercise setting. I will ensure that your pupils are pushed to a level that is safe and at the same time to a point that will help them reduce body fat. I pride myself on getting the most out of anyone I train through motivation skills and general pride in my job. Put simply I will make your pupils fitter and healthier.
My trainers will ensure all your pupils using the gym understand the importance of correct technique and how to exercise effectively.
I can even design sport specific classes to suit any needs you may have to help your sports teams reach their potential.