The strength and condition facility will support the college’s elite sport academies and sports degree programmes
Bishop Burton College has unveiled two new gym areas.(Image: Bishop Burton College)
A specialist college near Beverley has launched a new health and fitness facility. Bishop Burton College, which specialises in “land-based” courses covering agriculture, animal management, equine and sport, has invested in a new hub which is available to the local community.
It includes two new gym areas alongside a community-led fitness programme and training space which the college says enhances its reputation as a National Centre of Excellence in Sport. B-Active is a fully equipped gym with resistance, cardio and functional training kit – provided by Pulse Fitness – located within the college’s Centre for Sport and Fitness.
Students, college staff and members of the public can use the facility which is set up as a strength and conditioning gym to meet the training needs of the college’s elite sport academies and professional club partners such as Hull City Academy. It is designed to enhance athlete development and support high-performance training, and support the college’s higher education sport degrees.
A third specialist training area – B-Educate – has been created to support further education practical academic course delivery, aimed at those studying courses such as sport, public services, equine, agriculture and construction. Funding for the project has come from the college and external partners.
Sean Greenwood, sports operations and business manager at Bishop Burton College, said: “Our vision was to create separate, purpose-designed spaces to ensure every individual has the right environment to thrive and achieve their fitness goals. It has been a huge team effort to bring this vision to life and the new facilities will enhance the experience for both students and our wider community, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy and excel.
“It’s incredibly rewarding to see a concept that began 18 months ago become a reality and the benefit it will have on our current and future users.”
The new state-of-the-art fitness facility at Bishop Burton College.(Image: Bishop Burton College)
Kahnye Faraimo, Women’s Rugby Academy member and England under 18 training camp attendee, said: “The new B-Power gym is such an exciting additional facility for an athlete. It’s a fresh, motivating space that will help me stay consistent and push my performance to new levels. Knowing I have access to this dedicated space makes the hard days easier, the progress more rewarding and the entire training experience something I genuinely look forward to every day.”
Public members Trev and Jacqui Alland said they use the gym to stay fit and active during their retirement and it will help them to remain happy, healthy and motivated. Jacqui said: “Trev and I are both proud and active members of the Bishop Burton College gym community. The setting is beautiful with peaceful views that make every visit a pleasure. We’re genuinely delighted to be part of the gym’s next chapter.”
Bishop Burton College has invested in health and wellbeing for students, staff and the local community.(Image: Bishop Burton College)
B-Active members can chose from flexible bronze, silver and gold membership packages ranging from £22 to £28 per month. The offer includes instructor-led classes, personalised programmes and professional, personal training services. Health and wellbeing assessments are available and members will also have the opportunity to train towards group physical challenges such as climbing the Yorkshire Three Peaks.