Gym Design Case Study – urbanest Westminster Bridge
Westminster Bridge, located on the banks of the River Thames sets a new standard for student life in London. At the beginning of 2020, motive8 were commissioned by urbanest to re-design an existing gym on the lower ground floor at this popular student development and to upgrade all the equipment. Additional space was allocated to improve […]
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 articleWhy The Student Gym Might Be Your Best Study Buddy
Taking maximum advantage of your university gym may not be high on all students’ priority list but it could well prove to be your best friend. Regular exercise has been proven to have a whole host of health benefits, and can really help you to make the most of your time at uni. Most colleges […]
Read articleStudent Accommodation Gyms
Student numbers are rising, with both UK and overseas students very keen to study at the UK’s world-leading universities and colleges. As a result, the UK’s student accommodation sector is fiercely competitive. More developers than ever are fighting to access a market worth in excess of £4.5billion. This trend is not showing any signs of […]
Read articleStudent Accommodation Gyms – Why They Matter
Students have more options than ever before when it comes to finding a place to live. As a result, student accommodation gyms have become a must-have feature of new student accommodation builds as well as a key consideration in refurbishments.
Read articleGyms in Schools – Time to Rethink School Gym Design
How many times have you started a sentence with “In my day”? This is usually followed with something about how we had to be more responsible, walked to school instead of being driven or, more commonly, how we could play outside with friends whenever we wanted to. As adults, we realise that children today don’t […]
Read articlePress Coverage: Being fighting fit helps students make the most of uni
University Business is a subscription only magazine for all the latest news and updates in the world of higher education. On the 30th of October they posted an article on their website all about the benefits of a student gym and the work that motive8 provides to higher education establishments within their halls of residences. […]
Read articleWatch the new motive8 student gym design video
At motive8 we believe that exercise can provide an essential balancing influence that will make a student’s life healthier, more enjoyable and, ultimately, more successful. And it seems property developers are embracing the same train of thought. With an increase in high end student accommodation, and a demand from students to have easier access to […]
Read articleThe Growth of Healthy Universities
The growth of Healthy Universities – a UK-wide policy to promote health and wellbeing for students Through the superb efforts of charities such as Mind and campaigns like rethink.org, gradually the stigma of mental illness is diminishing. High profile people such as Prince Harry and Stephen Fry are speaking publicly about mental health, and it is […]
Read articleLatest Student Gym Design Trends
Attending the university gym was in UK students’ top 5 pastimes, reported the Independent last year. They ranked exercise at the gym above reading, blogging and, wait for it, going to the pub! However, it is still essential that gym managers keep an eye on the latest student gym design trends to keep students coming […]
Read articleStudent Wellness and Academic Success
All universities are now expected to nurture student wellness. Wellness encompasses both a healthy body and a calm mind. The ultimate aim is for the students to be at optimum physical and mental health to allow them to fully commit to their studies and to get the most out of their university experience. We have […]
Read articleGym Classes Students Won’t Want to Miss
Students need to be engaged with modern, on-trend fitness classes that will inspire them to keep active and achieve their fitness goals. How can you ensure that the classes your gym provides will appeal to young people and keep them coming back for more? Keeping up with ever-changing trends in the fitness sector is tough. […]
Read articleHow to Design a Gym for Students
Distractions abound for students embarking on their new university courses; most have access to unlimited entertainment via on demand TV, there’s the constant ping of social media updates to contend with, not to mention the lure of the student union. In these sedentary days, exercise is a prerequisite for a healthy life and successful academic […]
Read articleHow To Make The Most Of Your Student Gym
Students who make the most of their onsite gyms have been proven to achieve higher grades, reduce their stress levels and sleep well. We believe gyms to be motivating and inspiring places for students. Find out how we recommend making the most of your student gym. Exercise for stress relief It is now common knowledge […]
Read articleHow to Ensure Your Student Gym Caters for All
Gyms in student accommodation are great for helping students keep fit, healthy and well. They can help work off the stresses and strains of studying and exam pressures. A well designed student gym will have something to suit everyone’s style of workout. Managing Director of motive8, Nick Sadler, shares thoughts on how to combat common […]
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