Shark Tank

Whats the journey of Shark Tank?

The Shark Tank was originally a gym that I'd set up in a village a few miles away from here. But once we became affiliated with HYROX and started offering HYROX training, we very quickly outgrew that place and looked for a bigger unit, and this is where we are now.

What type of clients train at Shark Tank?

We have all sorts of clients—young and old. I worked out this morning, and although we've only been open here for eight days, we already have 52 years between our youngest and our eldest member.

What interests you about HYROX?

For me, and I think for my members, HYROX training is the fundamentals of what the human body is designed to do. You push, you pull, you run, you jump, you carry things. You also need a bit of mental clarity at the end when you're trying to hit those wall ball targets. But I think it taps into something quite primal, an instinct inside all human beings. I also think that's why people love the training so much.

Why did you chose Wolverson for your kit?

We spoke to a couple of companies, and Wolverson sent somebody out here when this was just an empty shell. They advised us on the best ways to fit out the gym and have been very professional throughout every stage.

What advice do you have for new gyms?

So, we did this from scratch. Myself and the team set up this gym without knowing how to set up a gym, and we had to learn every single thing along the way. My advice would be to find your supplier early, liaise with them, and use their skills and products, as it has helped us massively.

Would you recommend Wolverson to others?

Yes, we would recommend Wolverson to anyone, really, because it's been a very professional service. As I said, they've helped us, and any issues we've had, we've always managed to sort out. We’ve got everything here for our open day, which is the most important thing.