WNiF Magazine - Summer 2015 Edition | Page 19

SIS is heading to Reach Wellness in the United Kingdom and Managing Director Jeff Davis says this innovative product ‘breaks new ground in the sports and wellbeing industries.’ months of operation. ‘We see potential for better use of space, while simultaneously expanding the suite of physical activities, which a health club might offer.’ Offering the freedom and flexibility to organise any space, the SIS isn’t just limited to the inside of a gym. From community centres, urban landscaping, schools and rehabilitation centres, SOLID Racks have created a product that can be easily and cost-effectively adapted to any number of spaces. Mirroring Mr Davis’ enthusiasm about the opportunity to optimise and better utilise space is Managing Director of Virgin Active Health Clubs, Scott Hood. Relationships Manager of Fitness Australia, Daniel Ferguson-Hill says the potential of such a versatile system, is endless. The original floor plan of the Virgin Active club on Collins Street in Melbourne included a standard 12m corridor. Being easily customisable, installing the SIS meant that this corridor could instead be transformed into a multi-functional training zone. ‘Its capacity to allow for creativity and imagination may very well change the way we look at space in fitness facilities in Australia.’ ‘The wall, storage racks and training equipment all look superb and open up floor space with no cumbersome and ugly uprights.’ The results speak for themselves with the SIS being one of the most popular areas of the Virgin Active gym after just three With interchangeable dip racks, weightlifting racks, deadlift stations, TRX hooks, dumbbell storage and so much more, it’s no surprise that the SIS is giving the fitness and health industries a wellorganised and highly efficient makeover. For more information visit: www.solidracks.com WHAT’S NEW IN FITNESS - SUMMER 2015 19