BLOCK Gym partners with Matrix Fitness to launch unique workout experience

BLOCK Gym has opened as part of a wider workspace offering within Plymouth’s Royal William Yard, once a Royal Navy Victualling Yard and now an award-winning 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 from Matrix.

Nathan Sarahs, BLOCK Gym manager, said: “We knew we had to work with the best when exploring fitness equipment, and Matrix Fitness were the perfect fit in terms of their range and technology.

“We opted for a full cardio suite of Matrix Fitness equipment featuring the Touch XL consoles as well as the latest range of Matrix 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 comes with complications,” Nathan added.

“We had many curve balls thrown at us 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.”

Alex Nardell, key account manager at Matrix Fitness, said: “This project was not without its challenges and it required us to work closely with the BLOCK team throughout.

“It was more about the partnership, seeing the project through, from start to finish, and beyond, in order to bring the vision to life whilst staying in keeping with a historic setting.

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