The Importance of an Effective Leisure Management Contract
The importance of an effective leisure management contract and how it can help Property Managers stay in line with industry best practice.
Read articleWhat the Experts Know About Gym Design
What do the experts know about gym design that you don’t? We look at 10 important things that, when combined, will create a great gym.
Read articleGym Design Case Study – Corporate Project
Earlier this year, motive8 installed a gym, fitness/yoga studio, treatment room and changing facilities for this large corporate client in the basement of their London headquarters, providing employees with a stunning leisure and wellbeing facility open 24/7. With many employees working around the clock the option to work-out at any hour during the day was […]
Read articleWhat Does Your Gym Design Say About Your Company?
Employee wellbeing has moved from a “nice to have” in an organisation to a “need to have” to ensure happier and engaged staff. With flexible working and freelancing becoming increasingly popular, the employment market in the UK is extremely competitive, so perks, benefits and wellbeing packages are now crucial in order to attract and retain […]
Read articleWhat We’ve Learned Over 20 Years of Gym and Spa Design
motive8 MD Nick Sadler shares what 20 years in business has taught us and what have been some of the main contributors to our success. We have an amazing milestone to celebrate! We’ve now been in the gym and spa design business for nearly 20 years! Yes, we’re celebrating two decades of industry expertise and business […]
Read articleGym Management
When it comes to running a gym, as much as we’d like to say, ‘build it and they will come’, it’s not necessarily the best approach for long term ROI. A good and successful gym takes time, effort and engagement and not just from members. The day-to-day running of a gym involves a multitude of […]
Read articleWhat is the Landscape for Gym Managers in 2019?
What are the emerging trends that Gym Managers need to know about in 2019?
Read article3 Inspiring Company Gyms
As one of the UK’s leading company gym designers, motive8 monitor gym design trends. Here are three corporate gyms we’ve noticed that we really like.
Read articleGym Equipment Sales – Trends and Future Direction
At motive8 we don’t just design gyms, we also supply a very wide range of new and refurbished gym equipment? As such we’re experts in what is trending in the fast-moving world of gym equipment design. Let’s take a look at the latest trends and what is going to be shaping the future of gym kit.
Read articleDigital Trends in Corporate Gym Equipment
We explore the latest trends in corporate gym equipment and how companies are responding to the need for more digitally-integrated workouts Gyms are ever-evolving spaces that need to adapt to new trends. Just as your business needs to respond to changing market needs, so does the gym space. Equipment dates, wears out, goes out of […]
Read articleThe Workplace Gym – Design to Fit Your Company’s Vision
Since the inspiring 2012 Olympics, we have seen an increasing interest in workplace fitness and employee wellbeing. Which is why we are now installing more workplace gyms than ever. The design of a workplace gym is an opportunity to foster wellbeing and fitness amongst your workforce.
Read articleHiring a Corporate Gym Consultant
There’s more to installing a gym than putting weights and treadmills in a room, especially when it comes to a corporate gym. It can be an invaluable space to help drive employee engagement, so making sure you get the build, design and installation right is crucial. If you’re thinking of installing a workplace gym, it’s important to get help and advice on the best solutions for your space.
Read articleGym & Spa Project Case Study – Frederick House, Bath
Frederick House in Bath is the second gym we have installed for M&G Investments. The kit fitted is primarily Technogym made, and provides a good mix of strength and cardio. We also installed specialist free-weight flooring to ensure the equipment remains in excellent condition for the longest period of time possible. When it comes to the […]
Read articleCorporate Gym Interior Design Trends
Employee wellbeing is fast becoming a key point on the boardroom agendas. The employment market in the UK is extremely competitive, so perks, benefits and wellbeing packages are now crucial in order to attract and retain employees. Naturally, fitness is one of the most popular options, with organisations providing subsidised gym memberships or workplace gyms. If […]
Read articleCorporate Wellbeing – the Latest Stats
Corporate wellbeing can increase employee retention, reduce absenteeism and increase productivity and efficiency. A happier, fitter workforce is an engaged one, better able to meet the demands of the business. If your business is looking at rolling-out a wellbeing strategy, we look at the latest stats and outline how fitness should be a key element of […]
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