Beyond the Court: Shaping New Strength Spaces

If you’ve spent time in campus recreation over the last 10 years, you may have noticed a trend: converting court space into something else. Over the last several years we have seen an uptick in overall court conversions to gym/fitness space, primarily focusing on creating new functional group training rooms. However, we are now also seeing this trend moving in the direction of converting racquet and squash courts into free weight training rooms.

How to Amplify Your School’s Gym

Amplified school fitness center

A modern, fully-equipped and fully-branded gym is a powerful tool in attracting students and giving them the tools they need to succeed in and out of the classroom. Studies show that exercise can help all students improve in school by not only helping the brain get ready to learn but also making the brain retain information easier. As all of us navigate the changes around COVID-19 and students coming back to school in the fall, set your facility up for success with these top fitness trends for high schools and universities.

How can I get students active during virtual learning? 

Virtual learning student playing soccer

After so much time at home and in front of screens – with school, sports, camps, and social events canceled – students are now more sedentary than ever and many have abandoned daily exercise. With that in mind, how can you safely reopen your school, college, or university while also incorporating physical activity to get students of all ages moving after so many months at home?