Gym-In-A-Box

Gym-In-A-Box is a 20ft shipping container retrofit with ventilation & solar panels, a main gym area equipped with weight training equipment, plus multipurpose room that can be used as a meeting space, classroom or pop-up medical clinic.

Project Stage

Proof of Concept

Implementation time

1 - 6 months

Total Cost

$26,000.00

Last update: October 05, 2023

Overview Contributors

Challenge

In January 2018, Bese Health Club (BHC) was founded in the Badihagwa-Hanuabada village. BHC was a pilot program to engage people in health promotion & education activities through a community initiated & run village fitness and training centre. The success of BHC after receiving sports equipment donations from Grass Skirt Project necessitated better facilities to store equipment & provide amenities for athletes.

Description

Through consultation with BHC users, the concept of a ‘Gym-In-A-Box’ (GIAB) was born; a shipping container converted in to a gym and community space. The GIAB is cost effective as it's built using recycled shipping containers, it is robust & secure due to steel construction, and it's able to be transported anywhere, allowing delivery of bulky & heavy gym equipment as well. The shipping container is retrofit with ventilation, solar panels to power lighting, and non-slip flooring for safety.

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Outcomes

Successfully implemented the prototype Gym-In-A-Box in Badihagwa-Hanuabada Village, impacting 1000 lives and receiving multiple requests to deliver additional units.