How to Set Up a Functional Fitness Gym | UK Supreme Fitness

Setting up a functional fitness gym is an exciting project, whether you’re planning to run group training classes, create space for CrossFit style workouts, or design an open gym area with dedicated zones for strength training and Hyrox training. From the early planning stage through to the final installation, every detail counts when building a gym that inspires performance and community.

At UK Supreme Fitness (UKSF), we’ve been supplying and installing gyms for over a decade – working with elite military units, performance athletes, and independent gyms across the UK and beyond. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating your functional fitness facility.

Step 1: Planning Your Gym

Before ordering equipment, plan how your space will be used:

• Target audience – Will your members train for CrossFit style workouts, Hyrox events, or a mix of functional fitness and strength training?

• Classes vs. open gym – Will you run scheduled group training classes or offer flexible open gym access?

• Space allocation – Plan zones for free weights, conditioning, and recovery.

At UKSF, we provide quotes, designs, and site visits to ensure your facility layout flows perfectly.

Step 2: Finding the Right Premises

The right building makes a huge difference. Key considerations:

• Ceiling height for rigs, Olympic lifting, and gymnastic movements.

• Ventilation and lighting to support high-intensity training.

• Floor space for rigs, barbell work, and conditioning areas such as a sled track.

Step 3: Flooring – Building the Foundation

A strong gym starts from the ground up. Durable flooring protects your members, equipment, and premises:

• Rubber gym flooring and gym tiles – essential for Olympic lifting, barbell drops, and heavy dumbbells.

• Astro turf or a sled track – ideal for prowler pushes, sprints, and functional conditioning.

Step 4: Equipment You’ll Need

A well-equipped functional fitness gym offers variety for all training styles. Core kit includes:

• Functional fitness and CrossFit style rigs – versatile frames for squats, pull-ups, and suspension training.

• Barbells and Olympic barbells with Olympic bumper plates and lifting plates for heavy strength work.

• Dumbbells and hex dumbbells – versatile for scalable training.

• Kettlebells and competition kettlebells – perfect for dynamic strength and conditioning.

• Plyometric boxes and jump boxes – essential for explosive power and agility training.

• Conditioning machines – rowing machines, ski ergs, air bikes, and sleds to build endurance.

This combination allows your members to train for Hyrox, weightlifting, or general functional fitness workouts.

Step 5: Installation & Final Setup

With your flooring down and kit selected, UKSF takes care of the delivery, installation, and setup. From rigs and flooring to weights and sled tracks, we ensure everything is secure, safe, and ready to use.

Why Choose UK Supreme Fitness?

At UKSF, we provide a complete service:

• Free quotes and consultation

• Custom design & gym layout planning

• On-site visits to measure and assess your space

• Full installation service – from flooring to functional rigs, weights, and accessories

We’ve supplied gyms for the SAS, SBS, Royal Marines, and top CrossFit facilities, so you can trust us to deliver a professional finish.

Ready to launch your functional fitness gym?
Contact UK Supreme Fitness today – we’ll design, supply, and install everything you need for a world-class training facility.