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Design: Changing places
While it might be the gym floor that draws the crowds, the changing room is a vital part of the member experience and the perfect place for a little luxury. We take a look at some of the most inspiring changing room designs and services from around the world
KAYA health clubs
Melbourne
Kaya offers a mind/body approach to exercise, with pilates, yoga and fitness. The club has invested in luxury amenities and custom scenting
kayahealthclubs.com.au
GYMBOX
London
Gymbox clubs are designed by A Modern Practice. Lockers are free to use or can be rented for £20/month
gymbox.com
EQUINOX
London
Equinox offers Eucalyptus towels, Kiehl’s products and a laundry service.
The company has two clubs in London, including the new E St James’s.
equinox.com
MIDTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB
Chicago, US
Offering members the facilities to get ready for a day at work or a night out with friends, the club has luxury showers, private lockers, natural bath and body products, a sauna and steamroom.
midtown.com/chicago
TRAINYARD GYM
Hotel Jen, Beijing
Designed by Stickman and spanning two floors, Trainyard Gym has a central air purification system and lockerooms with whirlpools, saunas and steamrooms
hoteljen.com
1REBEL London
Lockers by Ice
1Rebel’s dramatic changing rooms have steel and copper ‘Stow & Go’ lockers, while select locations offer the Barber & Blow blow dry bar
1rebel.co.uk
BXR London
Lockers by Ridgeway
Backed by Anthony Joshua, BXR is London’s first luxury boxing gym. Along with a private members floor, it has high-end changing rooms and amenities.
bxrlondon.com
Lanesborough
London
With interiors by 1508 London and fit-out by Decca, the gym and spa has a high-luxe locker room
lanesboroughclubandspa.com
NUYU
Saudi Arabia
Privately funded by Princess Sara Al Saud, NuYu is a private members gym chain offering luxury amenities.
nuyu-ksa.com
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