How we started
Starting in the early stages of COVID19, the founder Simon, was committed to training daily but of course gyms were closed. The people around us were suffering with mental health issues, lack of exercise and the loss of commitment to something bigger than themselves. According to the world health organization (2021), there many people were faced with loss of income triggering mental health issues, isolation, fear and bereavement. So before we were global gym we will take you back to the beginning of March 2020 where it all began.
THE GARAGE
That’s right! In a garage, Simon was so determined to get people on track with their fitness and mental health he started the gym in his garage with the little equipment he could find. Regular physical activity or even short term exercise has been directly linked to a better sense of mental health.
Slowly this turned into a community, with two people training every hour as a result of social distancing requirements. The group was slowly growing until it a bigger space was needed. Even with COVID lockdowns there was a warehouse available. A small one, but it was perfect. Registered and ready to be a full fledged gym! One by one the equipment was hand picked and placed inside, stuff you won’t see at other gyms!
MOVING DAY
This was where the community truly came together and helped with all the heavy lifting. We looked around and thought this place needs a cinema screen, and so it was done. With no other help than that of our members! Everyone once again came together to help out. Still in COVID we had strict rules on who could come in, so it wasn’t many of us in there at a time. But, it was a family that began growing.
RESTRICTIONS LIFTED
Gyms were finally opened, which meant we could invite more to come share in our exclusive gym. We are a bodybuilding gym with a few trophies under our belt but that hasn’t stopped us from welcoming everyone, because this is a place of inclusivity, NO JUDGEMENTS ALLOWED
We became Global Gym. We couldn’t have done it without our members and we strongly believe that if we do what’s right by our community, they do what’s by us. We listen, we hear you and we’re here to support you with any of your goals! Our aim is to focus together on bodybuilding and mental health. Take advantage of our free trial, come in for a tour and check out our communit for yourself.
This is more than just a gym, this is a documentary made that depicts the journey.
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