Finding the Best Fit
The project to upgrade Berkshire School’s fitness facility came to ASF through a referral, the school’s Director of Facilities — someone who had partnered with ASF years earlier on a successful weight room renovation in New York. That past collaboration gave the Director confidence in our process, craftsmanship, and ability to deliver. It ultimately influenced the school’s decision to work with us again.
Reimagining a Key Campus Training Space
This facility had served multiple purposes over the years—first a fitness center, then a lounge and study space during and after COVID.
Following a major construction initiative on campus, it became clear the time was right to modernize the space and create a purpose-built training environment for students, athletes, faculty, and staff. The room was ready to return to its original mission: supporting the health, performance, and wellbeing of the Bears community.
Creating Functional Environments
The vision for the new room was clear: create a sleeker, roomier, and more functional space than what existed before—one that engaged the entire campus community.
Determining the equipment mix was a joint effort between ASF, the Facilities Director, and the athletic department. There was an immediate and specific request: Peloton needed to be part of the space. From there, ASF designed a layout that maximized functionality despite a smaller footprint, incorporating:
- Custom-branded dumbbells
- Peloton Bikes and digital workouts
- Precor StairClimbers and Half Racks
- A curated selection of strength and functional training pieces
The ASF Regional Sales Manager on this project, Dean Bowen, stated “My focus was a true functional space that engaged the students, faculty, and staff. It’s not a very large space, but we created a good balance of strength and cardio options, making sure the pieces we chose were the best fit for their needs.”
"We chose Advantage based on the relationship and experience our Director of Facilities had when he worked with them on another weight room project. It has been a huge success."
Dan Driscoll
Athletic Director at Berkshire School
Built for Heavy Use, Proven by Campus Demand
Since reopening, the space has quickly become an afternoon hub for student programs and everyday activity. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive — “a huge success” according to the Athletic Director.
Usage spans the entire equipment lineup—from Peloton Bikes and digital classes, to climbing intervals, to strength sessions on the Half Racks and custom dumbbells. The space is consistently active and appreciated across the campus community.
A Successful Refresh
The completed space now reflects everything the school set out to achieve: a modern, functional, and engaging training environment built for the entire campus community. This refresh not only elevates daily workouts but strengthens the school’s commitment to student wellbeing and athletic development.
