Unveiling one of the South West’s most advanced cycle studios and a new ‘smart’ gym, YMCA brings the future of fitness to Plymouth.
Based on Honicknowle Lane, YMCA Plymouth’s new studio is hosting a pioneering immersive fitness class called THE TRIP™ a fully immersive workout experience that combines a 40-minute multi-peak cycling workout with a journey through mesmerising digitally created worlds.
Complete with a cinema-scale screen, huge sound system and 75-metres of colour-changing moving LEDs, these classes will take workouts into another dimension. Classes are delivered by live instructors, taking motivation and energy output to the next level, while burning serious calories.
Sue Raven, group fitness coordinator at YMCA Plymouth said:
“Doing THE TRIP™ in our new Immersive Studio is a workout like no other. The stunning visuals, pumping music, live instructor and people around you truly make it something special. It’s a fun and exhilarating exercise class that’s better than anything else around.”
The new gym boasts all-new kit from the treadmills to the dumbbells, including smart machines with apps like Spotify and Netflix.
Plus, the gym features an impressive functional area including; assault bikes, air runners, reaction walls and a ‘Queenax Rig’ featuring monkey bars, battle ropes and other accessories.
It’s not just the innovative facility that makes YMCA Plymouth a unique place to get fit, as being members at YMCA Plymouth also means that they are giving back to the community as they exercise. Being a charity, its non-profit model means membership surplus is invested back into local services that support vulnerable people. Services supported by YMCA Plymouth’s members include its disability sports clubs, cardiac rehabilitation work and youth services, such as education for disadvantaged young people.
The regeneration works on the centre have also included new changing rooms and toilets as well as a new reception area. The current phase of works have been funded by The People’s Postcode Lottery and social investors, Resonance.
Tom Lavis, CEO of YMCA Plymouth said:
“We’re extremely proud to bring these new high-quality facilities to our community. At YMCA Plymouth we pride ourselves on our friendly, personable approach, putting people and our community first. That’s ultimately what this regeneration is all about – building a better YMCA that’s fit for the future of our community.”
Find out more about YMCA’s immersive spin studio and gym at: ymcaplymouth.org.uk/fitness
