Project Name: YMCA of Central Kentucky
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Market Segment: Community Recreation
Facility Size: 800 sq. ft.
Project Summary: The YMCA of Central Kentucky had a vision to modernize an underutilized racquetball court that didn’t have much appeal to members. They saw an opportunity to leverage the open room for functional and group training but needed guidance to create a space that would be inviting for all members.
In partnership with Aktiv, the racquetball court room was transformed into The Loft, an 800-square-foot functional training space that all members of the YMCA community absolutely love.
“Members love The Loft because there’s something for everyone,” said Brett Wallace, Regional Operations Director for the YMCA of Central Kentucky. “This is something that the YMCA was really missing, a functional studio space. We’re bringing in members that we never had before.”
The YMCA of Central Kentucky thought beyond just the equipment and created an identity for the new space that people want to be a part of. Naming the space, The Loft establishes its own identity within the broader community center. With the help of Aktiv, The Loft was designed with state-of-the-art movement-based training equipment with smart storage and performance matting to enhance the whole space.
“I loved working with the Aktiv Team because they made everything so seamless. They really listened to our wants and needs, and they made it possible.”
GYM RAX® Suspension Bays along the wall provide the space and functional storage for all accessories needed for both individual and group training. But we didn’t stop there. The addition of performance flooring changed the whole space without having to completely redo the flooring. The performance mats and Aktiv Trax create guided cues for movement-based training.
“The Loft provides a lot of functional activities that we didn’t offer before at the YMCA,” said Wallace. “We already had the pool, the weight room, the cardio room. But to actually have a full-body experience all in one room has really made it easy for a lot of members. They don’t have to go to different rooms for their workout.”
Not only does this space have a brand-new identity, but it was also carefully designed with adaptability to expand the space as the YMCA programming expands.
Featured Equipment:
- GYM RAX Training Wall
- Aktiv STRAPS
- Revvll ONE
- BANDS
- Kettlebells
- Wall Balls
- Hyperwear Sandbells
- Foam Rollers
- Aqua BAG
- Floor Guidance
- Aktiv TRAX