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PRESS RELEASE
Inside the build: Salt
24 Jun 2026
Salt Gym / BLK BOX
From day one, Salt had a clear vision: to create a space that went beyond traditional gym offerings and provided a complete destination for fitness, performance and wellbeing.
The goal was to bring together a variety of training disciplines within one facility, creating an environment that could support everyone from those attending Pilates and yoga classes to members pursuing strength training, CrossFit, Hyrox and Olympic weightlifting. Central to that vision was the understanding that the training environment plays a vital role in helping people achieve their goals.
To bring this concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Designing for multiple training disciplines
One of the key priorities throughout the project was creating a layout that could accommodate a wide variety of training styles without compromising functionality.
The facility was carefully planned around a large open training floor dedicated to functional fitness, strength training and conditioning. Alongside this, dedicated studio spaces were created for Pilates and indoor cycling.
The goal was to ensure every training environment felt purposeful while maintaining a consistent experience throughout the facility. Clear zoning, efficient equipment storage and thoughtful traffic flow all played an important role in shaping the final design.
Equipping the space
With the layout established, the focus turned to creating a training environment that could support the demands of CrossFit, Hyrox, Olympic weightlifting and general strength and conditioning.
At the centre of the facility is a custom 16-bay BLK BOX 3 Series Functional Rig, providing the capacity and versatility needed for large group training sessions.
The free weights offering was designed to support athletes of all abilities, with Belfast Bars, Technique Bars, HD Bumper Plates, Competition Change Plates, Cast Iron Kettlebells and a full range of Hex Dumbbells. Specialist equipment including a GHD, Soft 3-in-1 Plyo Boxes, Competition Gymnastic Rings, Climbing Ropes and Strongman Sandbags allows coaches to deliver varied programming across multiple disciplines.
For conditioning and Hyrox-specific training, the facility features Concept2 SkiErgs, RowErgs and BikeErgs alongside Assault AirRunners, BLK BOX Competition Sleds and Competition Sled Ropes. Dedicated Agility Turf lanes provide the ideal space for pushing, pulling and race-specific conditioning, while custom Salt-branded turf reinforces the facility's identity and creates a dedicated area for functional training.
To maximise training space and maintain an organised environment, BLK BOX storage solutions were integrated throughout the facility. Basecamp storage units provide dedicated homes for dumbbells, wall balls and accessories, while a Mobile Bumper Tower allows plates to be moved easily between training areas. A Floor Mounted 9 Bar Holder provides convenient barbell storage, helping to keep equipment accessible while reducing clutter on the gym floor. Together, these solutions support the smooth running of classes and create a clean, professional training environment for members.
The result
The completed facility delivers on Salt's original vision of creating a premium, multi-disciplinary training destination in St Andrews.
Designed to support a diverse community, the facility caters to a wide range of members and training goals. Whether someone is building strength, preparing for a Hyrox event, improving mobility through Pilates, developing Olympic weightlifting skills or simply prioritising their health and wellbeing, the space provides the equipment, coaching environments and training options to support their journey.
By combining intelligent facility design with high-quality equipment solutions, Salt has created an environment that balances performance, wellbeing and community. The result is a facility built not only for how members train today, but for how their goals evolve over time.
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BLK BOX
Tel: 028 9045 4123
Email: [email protected]
Address:
4 Cloughfern Ave,
Newtownabbey ,
Antrim,
BT37 0UB,
United Kingdom
Gregory Bradley, sales director
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Key personnel
Ben Stocks, managing director
Gregory Bradley, founder/sales director
Miles Canning, marketing director
Gregory Bradley, founder/sales director
Miles Canning, marketing director
Key customers
• Nike,
• Loughborough University,
• Irish Rugby,
• REPRESENT,
• Corinthia Hotels,
• PureGym, and
• Gymbox.
• Loughborough University,
• Irish Rugby,
• REPRESENT,
• Corinthia Hotels,
• PureGym, and
• Gymbox.
Plans for the next 12 months
Our product development is driven by
real-world insights from athletes, coaches,
and operators. The launch of our 1, 3, 5
Series rigs and racks marks a significant
step forward - offering scalable, futureproofed
solutions for facilities of all sizes.
Our commitment to operational excellence ensures we meet the highest standards for our clients. We consistently deliver industry-leading production times, support, and service.
As we grow our business, we will sustainably expand our manufacturing footprint and resources. Our priority is to ensure responsible practices in our manufacturing processes, aligning with our commitment to a more sustainable future.
Our commitment to operational excellence ensures we meet the highest standards for our clients. We consistently deliver industry-leading production times, support, and service.
As we grow our business, we will sustainably expand our manufacturing footprint and resources. Our priority is to ensure responsible practices in our manufacturing processes, aligning with our commitment to a more sustainable future.
Testimonial
NIKE – London HQ
"This new location is an amazing environment, with plans to positively impact the community way beyond its perimeter walls. This new strength and conditioning studio will play a pivotal role in supporting this dream.
Working with Miles Canning, Gregory Bradley, and the rest of the BLK BOX team was an absolute joy, and I'm super proud of the legacy that we have left for Nike athletes and, of course, our local London communities, who deserve a premium space to get inspired and work out in."
– Bex Moorhouse, workplace design & connectivity director, Nike
"This new location is an amazing environment, with plans to positively impact the community way beyond its perimeter walls. This new strength and conditioning studio will play a pivotal role in supporting this dream.
Working with Miles Canning, Gregory Bradley, and the rest of the BLK BOX team was an absolute joy, and I'm super proud of the legacy that we have left for Nike athletes and, of course, our local London communities, who deserve a premium space to get inspired and work out in."
– Bex Moorhouse, workplace design & connectivity director, Nike
Testimonial
PUREGYM
"We believe our ongoing partnership with BLK BOX helps us further distinguish our offering in the global market. We have a very clear plan to deliver growth, and we believe our partnership with BLK BOX will help us achieve our aims.
We were very impressed with the functional training zone concept that BLK BOX collaborated with us on, and we are keen on building upon the partnership so we can continue to evolve our product offering for our members."
– Richard Annetts, head of gym format & equipment, PureGym
"We believe our ongoing partnership with BLK BOX helps us further distinguish our offering in the global market. We have a very clear plan to deliver growth, and we believe our partnership with BLK BOX will help us achieve our aims.
We were very impressed with the functional training zone concept that BLK BOX collaborated with us on, and we are keen on building upon the partnership so we can continue to evolve our product offering for our members."
– Richard Annetts, head of gym format & equipment, PureGym
Testimonial
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
"For Powerbase, we aimed to collaborate with specialists in various areas, and BLK BOX emerged as the clear choice in the tender process for several reasons. Their extensive expertise in the performance market, coupled with their ability to glean insights from their work in other sectors, greatly benefits us.
While we were confident in our needs for the facility, partnering with a team that offered solutions and an agile engineering approach proved pivotal. We have tangible examples of innovation and collaboration in this facility, such as tailored accessible storage solutions designed to accommodate the mezzanine's pillars.”
– Rich Ellis, head of gyms and technical relationships, Loughborough University
"For Powerbase, we aimed to collaborate with specialists in various areas, and BLK BOX emerged as the clear choice in the tender process for several reasons. Their extensive expertise in the performance market, coupled with their ability to glean insights from their work in other sectors, greatly benefits us.
While we were confident in our needs for the facility, partnering with a team that offered solutions and an agile engineering approach proved pivotal. We have tangible examples of innovation and collaboration in this facility, such as tailored accessible storage solutions designed to accommodate the mezzanine's pillars.”
– Rich Ellis, head of gyms and technical relationships, Loughborough University
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