Gym partners with Matrix Fitness to launch unique workout experience

BLOCK Gym is a new, state-of-theart gym formed as part of a wider workspace offering within Plymouth’s iconic Royal William Yard, once a Royal Navy victualling yard and now an awardwinning waterside destination.

The new 60-station gym, installed with cutting-edge equipment from Matrix Fitness, features a top of the range cardiovascular suite, free weights area and functional training zone, all equipped with the latest workout tracking technology.

In addition to the 24/7 gym, members benefit from a range of coach-led small group personal training and specialist group exercise classes.

Nathan Sarahs, BLOCK gym manager, said: “BLOCK is passionate about pioneering work-life balance, providing a premium gym offering to our workspace tenants round the clock.

“We knew we had to work with the best when exploring fitness equipment, and Matrix Fitness were the perfect fit in terms of their broad equipment range and innovative technology.

“In particular, we opted for a full cardio suite of Matrix Fitness equipment featuring the Touch XL consoles, the latest range of Ultra strength equipment with the addition of Smart Strength Intelligent Training Consoles so that members could autonomously track their workouts and follow personalised training programmes.”

BLOCK is part of the renovation of Royal William Yard, a 200-year old collection of historic Grade I listed naval buildings which underwent a 12-year regeneration programme to retain the original fabric of the buildings but fuse it with contemporary aesthetics into a re-imagined place to live, work, stay, play and relax.

“Developing such a historic site can come with its complications,” Nathan added.

“We had many curve balls thrown at us along the way, but our Matrix Fitness account manager Alex Nardell provided expert advice and support throughout the entire process.

“He helped create countless floor plan options so that we could maintain the aesthetics of the building without disturbing the original framework of the building.

“With experience working with the majority of equipment suppliers in the UK over the past decade, I could not recommend Matrix Fitness highly enough due to their outstanding customer care, service and product range.

“Even with a challenging build and delays, Alex remained focused to deliver exactly what we set out to achieve and the end result is an impressive, innovative gym in keeping with the building history.”

Alex Nardell, key account manager at Matrix Fitness added: “This project was not without its challenges and it required us to work closely with the BLOCK team throughout in order to deliver the outcome they needed whilst protecting the heritage of the site.

“The equipment install was just one element of this install.

“It was more about the partnership, seeing the project through, from start to finish, and beyond, in order to bring their vision to life.

“BLOCK Gym is one of the most impressive, exclusive fitness facilities in Plymouth and we look forward to continuing to support their future success.”