How Malvern College is elevating athlete development with the Shred Shed
Malvern College, well-known for its commitment to performance and athlete development, has recently unveiled their brand-new outdoor training solution – the Shred Shed. The facility is set to redefine the training landscape for all their school and college teams, as well as regional semi-professional and professional teams. Recognising the importance of fostering relationships with regional teams, the Shred Shed is positioned as a hub for collaborative training initiatives. Not only benefiting Malvern College athletes, but also establishing the institution as a vital player in the broader sports community. Offering specialised training programmes: One size does not fit all when it comes to athletic training. Recognising this, the Shred Shed offers specialised training programmes tailored to the unique needs and goals of athletes at every level. Whether it’s precision and accuracy for netball players, or strength and conditioning routines for rugby players, these unique sessions provide targeted support to help athletes excel in their respective sports. Injury prevention and rehabilitation: Athletic development is hindered by injuries, which is why the Shred Shed places a strong emphasis on injury prevention and rehabilitation. Through tailored programmes, athletes learn proper warm-up techniques, mobility exercises, and strength building routines designed to lessen the risk of common sports-related injuries. Strength and conditioning coaching: All of the college’s pupils benefit from their team of specialist coaches, offering a balance of support and challenge to develop the athletic potential of every student. With the Shred Shed, the college is able to offer on-campus strength and conditioning sessions, to further enhance their training and development. “The Shred Shed has been really useful for our talented athlete programme. It’s allowed us to use the space for their specific strength and conditioning sessions to help them on their pathway into professional sports sides.” – Joe Crichard, Malvern College, Strength and Conditioning Coach Interested in enhancing your on-campus sports facilities? Email info@beaverfit.com to chat to our Sales team, or visit the Shred Shed webpage here for more information. Follow us on Instagram at @beaverfituk to stay up-to-date with our Dam Strong news.
Enhancing Training Realism at IT²EC
The importance of realistic training environments cannot be overstated. To meet this critical need, Babcock, a leader in defence solutions, has unveiled their Immersive Training Experience (BITE). Manufactured by BeaverFit, the facility is an immersive environment that recreates authentic training experiences to rapidly train personnel to be ready for any situation. This immersive training experience recreates authentic scenarios, complete with operationally accurate soundscapes, temperatures, and dynamic scenarios, bringing trainees closer to the realism of the front line than ever before. “In an increasingly complex and contested world, more than ever we must train our personnel in the most demanding and realistic environments so that they are ready to face any eventuality. BITE will deliver high performance individuals and teams who are prepared for the realities of modern conflict and complex national resilience.” – Tom Newman, CEO for Babcock’s Land sector Customisable by design, the BITE facility is scalable and adaptable due to its modular configuration, enabling deployment across the live, virtual and constructive environments. This adaptability, coupled with the incorporation of human performance monitoring technology, ensures that training intensity can be tailored to meet specific objectives, while data analysis facilitates targeted after-action reviews. By collaborating with us on this project, Babcock have worked closely with our in-house designers and project managers to tailor a solution that aligns with their specific training needs, guaranteeing attention to detail and quality control measures. Are you interested in our realistic training modules? See the military variant of BITE, Proteus, on display at IT2EC, between Tues 9th-Thurs 11th April. Or, email info@beaverfit.com or reach out to us on Instagram, @beaverfituk, to hear more about our offering.
BeaverFit awarded Scottish Police tender, in support of the CopStrong programme
Police Scotland’s commitment to operational fitness and injury prevention led to the development of the CopStrong programme – with the aim to enhance the officers fitness levels, reduce the risk of injury, and improve their performance on duty. However, the existing fitness facility was lacking the space and equipment required for effective group training and strength and conditioning sessions. “CopStrong is the Police Scotland functional strength and conditioning programme. It is designed to be used by officers and staff to obtain and maintain operational fitness in order to reduce the chance of injury and improve work performance.” – CopStrong Strength and Conditioning Programme Realising the limitations of their current set-up, Police Scotland took proactive measures to maximise their fitness space. Understanding the critical importance of their officer’s fitness and mental health, they awarded the tender to BeaverFit. BeaverFit designed, delivered and installed the 20ft Performance Locker, complete with modular, integrated internal storage, and external rigging, compatible with all BeaverFit attachments to amplify group training sessions. By expanding and reconfiguring their fitness space with the 20ft Performance Locker, they increased the functional area, allowing for broader group training opportunities. BeaverFit partnered with Physical Company, who supplied a full 360 solution to support the CopStrong programme effectively. Not only providing a designated fitness area that utilises an unused space, but that also incorporates training accessories and equipment with the goal of accelerating their learning curve in operational fitness. The optimisation of space and specialised equipment not only addressed the immediate requirements of the CopStrong programme but also laid the groundwork for a sustainable and evolving fitness infrastructure. By prioritising operational fitness and creating an environment conducive to comprehensive training, Police Scotland has significantly contributed to the health, safety, and effectiveness of their officers on duty. To enhance your fitness operations, email info@beaverfit.com to request our full Human Performance brochure. Follow us on Instagram at @beaverfituk to stay up-to-date with our Dam Strong news.
3 ways to utilise unused space in your gym
Here at BeaverFit, we understand the importance of utilising your fitness facility to its fullest potential. However, that isn’t always possible given the limited floor space or inconvenient room layout.
Replicate real-life obstacles with a BeaverFit Training Tower
Here at BeaverFit, our solutions are innovative and world-class in design and manufacture, housing multiple training capabilities through our pre-existing and custom designs for all your training requirements. HOW DOES A TRAINING TOWER BENEFIT MY TRAINEES? Our modular Training Towers enable you to amplify the potential of your team by offering critical, simulative training scenarios designed to replicate realistic urban obstacles. Our facilities can be built to suit any requirement, be it training for operational readiness, or search and rescue. Our facilities ensure a high-level of challenge and repetitiveness in your training environments. HOW DOES REPETITIVE TRAINING BENEFIT MY TEAM? By repeating certain training sets over time, the team will improve their motor skills, develop intuitive understanding of their body, and track their performance more efficiently. As well as building consistency, your team will develop concentration skills on-site to better anticipate their training. HOW MANY LEVELS DOES THE TRAINING TOWER HAVE? Our Training Towers are modular and flexible, allowing the infrastructures to be easily relocated and reconfigured depending on your requirements. Our BeaverFit team are there from concept, all the way through to installation, allowing your tower to be built to your specifications, accommodating a range of elements, including; attachment points, anchors, and fittings that are all realistically located. The towers can be used at multiple height levels, allowing your users to switch between urban and natural climbing/abseiling facias to ‘stay current’ with all mandatory instructed fast roping and abseiling techniques. ARE THE TOWERS CUSTOMISABLE? As well as being scalable to suit budgetary requirements, all of our BeaverFit solutions are fully customisable in size, layout and functionality allowing you to work with our expert team to create interchangeable exteriors to simulate various areas of your operation. CASE STUDY – AIR DELIVERY TRAINING TOWER FOR THE IRISH AIR CORPS. The Irish Air Corps required a BeaverFit Air Delivery Training Tower (ADP) to replicate multiple, real-life obstacles with the aim of facilitating a range of demonstrable exercises, enhancing the end users’ physical capabilities. The primary purpose of this project was to simulate a AW139 fuselage to replicate search and rescue for rear crew hoist training. Enabling repetitive training to better develop the teams concentration skills and intuitive understanding, expressing the need for the aircraft use. This facility includes; Air Delivery Platform (ADP), for fast roping, repelling and simulated AW139, abseiling for the use of the Urban Training Tower at approximately 40ft high, after action review and control room demonstrable through the digital cameras positioned throughout the facility. The Training Tower at the Irish Air Corps has enabled the client to be able to utilise their time more efficiently, save money on aviation fuel and offer consistent conditions and training for all of their users – offering further advances in both mental and physical development. All of our BeaverFit solutions and facilities can be customised according to your requirements. Please contact us for more information on our specialist Training Towers at info@beaverfit.com, or make an enquiry here.
Where strength meets legacy: Introducing the Bridge Rig
In the ever-evolving landscape of functional training solutions, BeaverFit proudly unveils its latest innovation, The Bridge Rig. With a rich legacy rooted in steel bridge building since 1947, BeaverFit has seamlessly transitioned this expertise into the world of fitness training, establishing itself as a global leader in the production of top-notch training equipment. The Bridge Rig pays homage to BeaverFit’s roots in steel bridge building while symbolising the strength that this product brings to the fitness world. Just as bridges connect people and places, The Bridge Rig bridges the gap between traditional training and modern innovation, resulting in a piece of equipment that stands tall with a profound sense of heritage. A Legacy of Endurance Our journey began with a personal passion for endurance-based fitness training. Over the years, the company’s commitment to pushing boundaries and striving for excellence has resulted in a remarkable transformation, paving the way for revolutionary fitness products like The Bridge Rig. This new addition to our range is a commitment to providing athletes and fitness enthusiasts with cutting-edge tools to reach their peak performance. The Bridge Rig: Revolutionising Functional Training Designed with a focus on space efficiency, The Bridge Rig is poised to redefine the functional training experience. This fully customisable rig offers a myriad of workout stations, allowing multiple users to engage simultaneously, making it an ideal choice for group training sessions. Emphasising inclusivity and community spirit, The Bridge Rig fosters a supportive environment for users to motivate and challenge each other, elevating the overall training experience to new heights. Unparalleled Functionality The integration of modular storage provides a two-fold benefit for fitness enthusiasts and facility owners alike. It maximises the utilisation of previously unused space, ensuring that no inch goes to waste. Say goodbye to cluttered workout areas! By freeing up valuable floor space, The Bridge Rig creates an expansive and well-organised training environment that breathes new life into a fitness facility. As we embrace the future of training, BeaverFit’s Bridge Rig stands at the forefront of a new era in functional fitness. Its combination of robust construction, space efficiency, and group training capabilities make it an indispensable asset. “Launching The Bridge Rig is like bringing our steel bridge-building heritage to the fitness playground. Just as bridges unite people and places, the Bridge Rig unites tradition with modern fitness, standing proud with the roots firmly grounded in our history.” – Tom Beaver, Managing Director and Founder of BeaverFit UK Looking for a custom solution? Email our Commercial Sales Manager john@beaverfit.com, or call the office on +44 (0) 1694 751 265 to chat to one of our team.
How Farm Fitness repurposed their unused space to expand their hybrid-fitness set-up with BeaverFit and Eleiko
With the increasing popularity of multi-functional fitness set-ups, Farm Fitness sought out BeaverFit to help expand their footprint and utilise their otherwise unused space.
What are the environmental benefits of modular infrastructure over conventional construction techniques?
According to research conducted by University of Cambridge and Edinburgh Napier University academics, modular construction emits 45% less carbon than traditional methods because units are completed off-site in a controlled assembly line environment and taken to site in one delivery. It means that modular buildings require fewer carbon-intensive products like concrete and steel, and less transport for on-site workers and material deliveries. BeaverFit, industry leaders in the design and manufacture of modular outdoor fitness facilities, pledged to ensure that up to 96% of their modular builds are made entirely of recycled materials and renewable energy. Starting with the fully self-sufficient Strength and Conditioning Shelter at Bulford Barracks military base, this was a step into the future for the Field Army. BeaverFit partnered with ZeroAlpha Solutions to offer solar panels for the shelter, making this solution the first ever fully-sustainable fitness facility owned by the Armed Forces. “This is a genuine modern facility, built to provide the troops with what they need to ensure their physical health and wellbeing, both in terms of what we do in the barracks and around the world. This is a real opportunity and a great asset to the British Army.” – Major General Neil Thorpe The outdoor fitness set-up for the University of Edinburgh is highly sustainable in their use of custom-branded ISO containers. The University has maximised their offering to their students by utilising their otherwise unused space. Installed on the 100m sprint track between Peffermill’s two international water-based hockey pitches, the Peffermill Outdoor Gym offers multiple functional fitness stations and an array of premium equipment. “Our exciting new Outdoor Gym provision at Peffermill serves as a beacon for innovation in sports conditioning, but also what can be achieved through the power of partnership. University of Sport and Exercise is thrilled to join forces with market leaders PLAE and Beaverfit in making this hugely exciting gym venture come alive – our Peffermill users will love it.” – Jim Aitken MBE, Director of Sport + Exercise, University of Edinburgh BeaverFit has a subsidiary firm called BeaverFit Special Operations Equipment that provides law enforcement and the MOD with modular, containerised, and deployable tactical training facilities. Offering a range of ISO and Modular Armouries from low-security storage to Government MFES approved and blast resistant. These portable solutions offer the highest level of protection in an easily relocatable and deployable system. Manufactured out of an ISO shipping container, our easily relocatable storage container solutions limit the construction costs and reduce the need for anchors or groundwork due to their semi-permanent location. As a part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, BeaverFit creates modular infrastructures that can be relocated, repurposed and reused multiple times, enabling us to supply some of the most ecological facilities that support climate control and lower our environmental impact. Our modular solutions are more environmentally friendly than conventional construction techniques due to the limited construction costs and the ability to reduce the need for anchors or groundworks, this means that less off-site work is needed, reducing travel and air pollution. Email info@beaverfit.com to hear more about our carbon neutral and sustainable future, or give us a call on 01694 751 265. Follow us on Instagram at @beaverfituk to stay up-to-date with our Dam Strong news.
Don’t Suffer in Silence – BeaverFit supports Glenn Osinski OBE and Michael Coates in their Sled Marathon for Suicide Awareness
‘Strength is hidden amongst the long silence of the suffering heart’ 1 in 6 people report experiencing mental health problems. From anxiety and depression, through to PTSD – mental health can effect anyone, at any time and any age. BeaverFit Business Development Manager and Ex Warrant Officer Glenn Osinski, took part in a gruelling 26.2 mile Sled Marathon at Manor Gym, partnered with Michael Coates. Throughout this challenge, Glenn and Michael remained in complete silence, whilst pushing and pulling a 75KG BeaverFit Sled. The two completed the challenge in 20hrs 26mins, pushing through their thoughts and demonstrating both physical and mental strength, something of which many struggle with on a daily basis. ’This activity was important to both Michael and I. It was to symbolise a day in the life of someone close to suicide. We wanted to suffer in silence and raise money and awareness so that others didn’t have to’ said Glenn. ‘We kept each other going throughout. There’s a well known quote…”The body can stand almost anything, but it’s the mind you have to convince” Sharing that hardship together was incredible, but those suffering in silence don’t have that someone to rely on. We did it for them. A message from our Co-founder ‘As a symbolisation of the struggles and hardships faced everyday by people, BeaverFit are following this activity with a reflection on how powerful and sometimes detrimental it can be to remain in your own thoughts.’ Tom Beaver. BeaverFit endeavour to hold and maintain a positive working environment, with exercises such as monthly marathons and social activities outside of work, to ensure we are all having that opportunity to ‘talk to someone’. It’s okay not to be DAM STRONG. if you are struggling, or you know someone that may need help – reach out to some of the helplines below. Samaritans. To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email jo@samaritans.org or visit some branches in person. You can also call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day). SANEline. If you’re experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day). National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK. Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 (open 24/7). Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you are struggling and need to talk. Or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service.
Do The Impossible – BeaverFit supports ex-para in his Sahara marathon mission
BeaverFit sponsored and supported an ex-Para’s mission to run the 250km Moroccan Marathon des Sables, in an endeavour to raise money for SUPPORT OUR PARAS and mental health awareness. BeaverFits strong relationship with the military, encourages us to support veterans in a variety of ways. From our dominant charity REORG, to our friends struggling to adapt to a civilian lifestyle – we aspire to give back to those who served. Jonny Mortimer Hendry, now at DEA Aviation, served within the British Army Parachute Regiment for seven years including tours in Afghanistan. On his return he battled mental health issues including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and was keen to raise awareness of growing mental health issues particularly during the pandemic. The 250km Marathon des Sables takes place from 25 March to 4th April 2022 in the Moroccan Sahara desert and is one of the toughest foot races in the world. You have to carry all your kit and equipment and the only resupply you have is water. Jonny decided to set a world record attempt of being the first person to complete the marathon whilst wearing 10kg of body armour. Jonny Mortimer Hendry comments: “When you go to war you wear body armour to protect you against bombs and bullets, but nothing protects your mind. I am running the Marathon des Sables to make a very clear visual statement about soldiers’ and veterans’ mental health and to encourage others to seek help to overcome their battles.“ “Whilst serving in the Parachute regiment I was involved in incidents that I struggled to process on my return and with the help of Support Our Paras I was able to find therapy and get my life back on track.” Tom Beaver: “At BeaverFit, we pride ourselves in the likeminded initiative to support our vets, Johnny is a good friend and a determined individual. We are extremely proud to support the mission and will continue to offer our continual efforts in all of his endeavours.” Watch the video of Jonny’s preparation for the Marathon below Jonnys Support Team Martin Hewitt, former British Army Officer, mountaineer and charity co-founder Levison Wood, a world-renowned explorer, photographer, best-selling author and documentary producer Johnny Neil, former member of the elite pathfinder platoon and owner of media company, Provideo Companies Supporting Jonny BeaverFit UK NP Aerospace Edgar Brothers Firepot SUPPORT OUR PARAS SUPPORT OUR PARAS supports Paras in The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces through the welfare of veterans, serving soldiers and their families and widows, and through the maintenance of its regimental efficiency, ethos, spirit and heritage. For more information about Marathon des Sables 35ème MARATHON DES SABLES – Site officiel Sponsors Direct Media Contacts Beaverfit Emma@beaverfit.com Katie@beaverfit.com NP Aerospace Media Contact caroline.hardiman@npaerospace.com Edgar Brothers Alex.wilson@edgarbrothers.com Who Is Johnny Mortimer Hendry Aged 34, lives in Clapham, London, went to Oundle School Joined the British Army in 2008, was awarded a Scholarship to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he was commissioned into The Parachute Regiment. He also served in specialist units during his career Youngest Captain in the British Army at aged 23 Received a Mention in Despatches for Gallantry in Afghanistan Deployed to Falklands, Kenya, Oman, Mongolia, Brunei, Belize and conducted numerous Operational tours in Afghanistan Left the British Army in 2015, joined investment banking industry, set up a cyber security company, joined DEA Aviation in 2021 within the Business team Co-Founder of Support Our Afghans, an initiative to help qualified Afghan forces Pledged to raise £50,000 for Support our Paras