A New Rooftop Outdoor Gym for the Residents of Hartford Point

27th February 2024

Hartford Point is a brand-new, single-block development of high-end residential apartments in Bath Road, Slough. It comprises 75 one and two-bedroom flats and is near the M4, within striking distance of both the Slough Trading Estate and Burnham train station. 

As part of the project, we were asked to create a rooftop outdoor gym to improve residents’ wellbeing. This made for an excellent use of available space, which is at a premium in such a well-developed area. Using the roof also frees up more room on the ground floor for sought-after parking facilities. 

The rooftop was designed for relaxation, health and wellbeing. Working directly with the contractor, the space was planned to include a garden, seating and a Fresh Air Fitness Gym. In order to do this successfully, our in-house design engineers designed and built unique baseplates for the equipment we installed, ensuring safe, secure and robust installation. 

The solution we devised for this location, was a four-piece outdoor gym facility which six people could use at the same time, offering a good mix of strength and cardio equipment. 

The pieces selected were: 

Air walker

The air walker is a user-friendly, popular piece of kit is suitable for all abilities, ages and fitness levels. Set your own pace, work the legs, hips and core and improve balance, flexibility and coordination while enjoying an excellent cardiovascular workout which is low-impact on joints. 

Combi

Our Combination Pull Down and Chest Press offers all the benefits of both a chest press and a pull-down challenger in a single frame. And because of its back-to-back set-up, two people can use it at once, working their chest, shoulder and arm muscles on one side, the lat muscles and arms on the other. 

Push-up and dip

The push-up and dip station has a simple frame structure and is aimed at functional training. It’s simple to use, and designed to suit a wide range of abilities. Choose the bar height that’s right for you and get stuck into a variety of exercises, including dips, push-ups, knee raises and more, as you give your upper body a strenuous workout. 

Arm and pedal bike

The arm and pedal bike is designed specifically for adults to improve their flexibility, core strength and cardio fitness. Again, it suits all abilities and you can determine your own pace. Work arms and legs together or separately, in a forward or reverse motion. 

Fresh Air Fitness was delighted to have been involved in this project, which made imaginative use of available space, and we’re delighted that residents are now making good, regular use of our machines. We believe it’s a great example of how an outdoor area can be used creatively to benefit residents in an apartment building, giving them access to all the advantages of outdoor workouts without them having to leave home, before or after work and whenever else they have free time. 

Discover what outdoor gym equipment could do for your community, and get in touch with us for a free, no-obligation quote.