A 24-hour health club usually consumes a lot of energy. It’s a problem that new, budget gym operator, i-motion gym, was determined to address and an LED lighting solution from One Electrical, has reduced energy consumption by more than 70%.
i-motion gym offers affordable fitness at half the price of larger gym operators. Part of the £1.2m refurbishment to transform a former 15,500 sq ft gym in Parkgate, Rotherham into a state-of-the-art fitness centre was to replace every fluorescent light fitting with like-for-like LED products. Eliminating any inefficiency from the lighting system before launch ensured savings could be passed on to the customer.
Gareth Evans, managing director at i-motion gym, said: “Due to our 24-hour operation, lighting would have accounted for around 50% of our total electricity costs, which is a significant part of our monthly bill.”
Over 300 LED products were installed throughout the premises with a total consumption of 7,127W, which equates to 0.46W per sq m.
To create an energising, high-intensity ambience, colour changing RBG LED flexible strip lighting was installed throughout the studio areas.
Bespoke purple, orange, green and blue LED Tube Fittings, for both wall and ceiling hanging, were tailored to each ‘zone’, for example orange signifies the cardio area and purple designates functional free weights.
24-hour operation also meant sourcing LEDs that replicate natural daylight to create a bright space for clients to enjoy their fitness experience. This has proved hugely beneficial to staff and members, boosting motivation and productivity.
Evans continued: “The benefits in terms of safety and comfort have proved advantageous for the company. The LED lighting supplied by One Electrical is flicker free, provides constant brightness and replicates natural daylight, with is crucial with our 24/7 opening hours.”
The refurbishment took place over a five-week period.
Each LED product offers a life expectancy of 50,000 hours, compared to just 8,000 hours with traditional fluorescent lighting, meaning decreased maintenance and lamp replacement costs. With 24/7 operation, the new lighting is expected to last more than five years, generating an overall saving of more than £34,000.
