RAY's CASTLE GYM NEWS - JULY 2025

Alright, folks, Ray here again, still smiling after another busy month bringing Castle Gym to life! July was a big one, pushing us closer to finishing off some major parts of this fantastic new gym.

We're now really close towards the finishing stages of the Castle Gym mezzanine! It’s incredible to see it taking shape above our heads. All that steel we talked about last month is properly integrated, and it's looking magnificent. I’m seriously looking forward to standing on it in early August, it's gonna be a proper milestone, that will be seeing the whole gym from that new perspective. It’s going to open up so much more space for all of you.

Now, it wasn't all smooth sailing this month, I've got to tell you. We had a bit of a battle on our hands when we discovered a problem with water outside the building. A sneaky leak started causing water to enter the building, and believe me, you don't want that when you're trying to build a state-of-the-art gym! The full team was bucketing water out every 15 minutes to stop it from flooding the place. What started at 3 PM on a Friday didn't end until 4 AM Saturday morning. We worked right through the night, a real testament to the dedication of everyone involved. It was tough going, but we got it sorted, and the building is safe and dry. It just goes to show you, building a gym isn't always glamorous, but it's always a team effort.

On a more exciting note, after our big announcement about partnering with Gym80 (told you good things were coming!), I’ve been putting my years of experience to good use. I've been working closely with our in-house designers over the last month to really nail down an effective flow for all the Castle Gym equipment. It’s about more than just putting machines in a room; it’s about making sure you can move seamlessly from one exercise to the next, that the space feels intuitive and inspiring. We want to maximise every single square foot and ensure your workouts are as efficient and enjoyable as possible.

So, July was a mix of grit, determination, and a whole lot of planning. We're getting there, step by step, creating the ultimate fitness foundation for Nottingham.

Until next time, keep that positive mental attitude!

Ray.

P.S. Don’t forget to pre-register if you haven’t yet to make sure you get the best membership price when we open!