US Air Force unit reveals new BeaverDome human performance facility
As Australia boosts defence capabilities, there’s a critical need for modern training solutions designed to ensure the Australian Defence Force is combat-ready. With over $30 billion allocated to strengthening northern bases over the next decade, procurement of state-of-the-art fitness solutions will be essential to support the objectives outlined in the defence plans. BeaverFit, the largest supplier of fitness and training solutions to U.S. and NATO militaries, offers a range of portable, semi-permanent, durable solutions that can be set up quickly and relocated if necessary. The aticle below showcases how BeaverFit supported the U.S. Air Force in creating a fully-enclosed, state-of-the-art fitness facility from the ground up. Contact us to learn more about bringing these proven capabilities to Australia. A roof logo so big it will be seen by planes using the landing strip nearby – that’s one of the requests the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron had for their new BeaverDome at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. BeaverFit accepted the challenge, and the newly opened 50 x 120-foot human performance facility boasts the 5th ASOS call sign “Lowlife” with a roof logo spanning the facility’s length. “Championship tactical athletes need to have venues where they can build their championship abilities. And when the Airmen walk in here, it is the man or woman in the arena – and this is where excellence gets built,” said retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell, former senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during his remarks at the facility’s grand opening. When the 5th ASOS needed a state-of-the-art fitness facility to train Air Force tactical air control party members, they placed a call to BeaverFit – leading supplier of human performance and tactical training solutions to the U.S. military. The resulting solution is a fully-enclosed training facility – known as a BeaverDome – complete with electricity, HVAC and industrial ceiling fans. Six 40-foot BeaverFit Performance Lockers form the walls of the facility with internal equipment storage and rigging for strength and functional training, surrounded by custom rubber and turf flooring. The eight lifting stations boast custom floor logos and branding plates for 5th ASOS, Lowlife and TACP. Additionally, BeaverFit designed custom weight plates labeled with the squadron’s name and call sign. BeaverFit formed and poured a custom concrete pad to support the BeaverDome, which is built atop an existing asphalt parking lot. They positioned the concrete pad high enough to minimize water entering the space, and designed it with a one-degree slope for water runoff, since Washington is no stranger to rainy weather. Additionally, BeaverFit built two concrete ramps leading to the commercial roll-up garage doors at either end of the BeaverDome. Michael Hirsch, project manager at BeaverFit, said his favorite part of every project is the moment BeaverFit shows up to install the accessories and rigging, when “the customer is so amped to get into the facility and start training.” And amped they were. The 5th ASOS celebrated the grand opening in true military fashion – by getting straight to work in their new training space. “Seeing the thrill on the faces of all the Airmen and women within the unit was the best,” said Scott Wing, territory sales director for BeaverFit. “They were truly grateful for our efforts and the space turned out exactly how they had envisioned.” As with any custom build for a military customer, BeaverFit begins by listening to the unique scope and human performance requirements of the project. A team of product managers, facility design experts, engineers and fabricators work together to create equipment solutions that are designed to perform in the toughest training environments. BeaverFit provides overall project scoping, design, kitting and ongoing project management. Dedicated teams guide a project from the initiating and planning phases all the way through to execution and closing phases. “This BeaverDome is proof-positive that although these projects are cumbersome and require meticulous attention to detail, we have the capability and the vital partnerships in place to be able to execute quickly and effectively,” Wing said.
BeaverFit ignites a ‘SPRC’ with first US Army Soldier Performance Readiness Center
As Australia boosts defence capabilities, there’s a critical need for modern training solutions designed to ensure the Australian Defence Force is combat-ready. With over $30 billion allocated to strengthening northern bases over the next decade, procurement of state-of-the-art fitness solutions will be essential to support the objectives outlined in the defence plans. BeaverFit, the largest supplier of fitness and training solutions to U.S. and NATO militaries, offers a range of portable, semi-permanent, durable solutions that can be set up quickly and relocated if necessary. The article below showcases how BeaverFit supported the U.S. Army in converting an underutilised storage facility into a Soldier Performance Readiness Center designed for optimal human performance. Contact us to learn more about bringing these proven capabilities to Australia. FORT JACKSON, South Carolina — A brand new Soldier Performance Readiness Center built by BeaverFit opened here March 24. The SPRC is the first of its kind for the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training. Around the same time, a shipment of more than 100 BeaverFit container gyms made their way across the country to various training schools and units, purchased by the U.S. Army CIMT. Previous Next “One of the Army’s main focus areas is H2F – or Holistic Health and Fitness,” said Bryan Studebaker, senior vice president of government programs at BeaverFit. “To that end, they are heavily investing in equipment and infrastructure that support this objective.” The cultural shift to H2F aims to improve Soldier and unit readiness by addressing five domains of readiness: physical, mental, spiritual, nutrition and sleep. To operationalize these domains, BeaverFit was recently awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research contract to supply a variety of equipment and infrastructure in direct support of H2F. To date, BeaverFit has provided the Army solutions ranging from manufacturing more than 23,000 lanes of Army Combat Fitness Test equipment; supplying 2,000 expeditionary container gyms; converting indoor and outdoor spaces to provide designated areas for physical training, classroom education, rehabilitation and cognitive performance; and now – the CIMT’s first Soldier Performance Readiness Center. U.S. Army photos by 165th Infantry Brigade The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. A cultural shift The SPRC “represents a seismic shift” towards how the Army approaches how troops are trained, evaluated and sustained, said Brig. Gen. Jason E. Kelly, Fort Jackson’s commander. “It is an investment in individual Soldier preparedness.” The SPRC also helps overcome resource challenges Army units might face when developing an effective program to support the individual Soldier, because it acts as the centerpoint in which all activities are enabled. In simpler words, the SPRC provides the environment for the H2F ecosystem to thrive. Studebaker, a United States Air Force veteran himself, said BeaverFit is proud to stand behind this mission. “As a veteran owned and operated company, we see the opportunity to serve the military as a continuation of our duty to country,” he said. “We’re going to continue prioritizing solutions that support the growing needs and requirements of our military.” U.S. Army photos by Fort Jackson Public Affairs The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. Designing the Soldier Performance Readiness Center The SPRC project at Fort Jackson converted an unused facility into training space with two 50-foot modular rigs, a robust equipment package with an emphasis on team-based conditioning, rubber flooring for strength and conditioning, performance turf, a rope climb tower, sleds, yokes, weighted stretchers, BeaverFit squad logs and full complement of various low-impact cardio machines. Sam Hovig, BeaverFit government territory sales manager and United States Marine Corps veteran, said the SPRC introduces new recruits to H2F early in their careers and enables critical skill development they will carry throughout their time in the Army. “The Army has implemented H2F within FORSCOM at the operational units, and with this new training capability, recruits will have the positive impact of H2F early on and will build upon that as they get to their permanent duty stations,” he said. “What made this project unique was being very cognizant of the population that will be using it,” he explained. “The typical recruit likely does not have significant time under a barbell or proper coaching on foundational movement mechanics. This heavily influenced each portion of the facility design – from the modular rig to where recruits would be entering and exiting the facility – to ensure this space met the stated throughput needs, allowed for visibility from coaches at all times, and did not sacrifice any required training capabilities.” Previous Next Expanded options for H2F The container gyms for CIMT were purchased to outfit units with an expanded outdoor training solution beyond the available indoor space at their installation. The gym-in-a-boxes, as the Army knows them, may be placed directly beside unit headquarters or barracks, enabling easier access to training, camaraderie and esprit de corps. Army senior leaders have said the cost that goes along with H2F is “well worth the investment,” said Maj. Gen. John D. Kline, CIMT commander. “I will tell you that if we save a life (or) we save two lives, one would argue this is absolutely worth every penny.” Previous Next BeaverFit is the leading supplier of fitness equipment to the U.S. Armed Forces, from the original container gym solution to full-scale human performance and tactical training facilities. As an official provider of ACFT equipment, BeaverFit has supplied more than 23,000 lanes of equipment and developed innovative ACFT solutions to include the ACFT Storage Locker, the ACFT Storage Trailer and ACFT Shelters.
BeaverFit converts tennis court to custom outdoor training space for US Army South
As Australia boosts defence capabilities, there’s a critical need for modern training solutions designed to ensure the Australian Defence Force is combat-ready. With over $30 billion allocated to strengthening northern bases over the next decade, procurement of state-of-the-art fitness solutions will be essential to support the objectives outlined in the defence plans. BeaverFit, the largest supplier of fitness and training solutions to U.S. and NATO militaries, offers a range of portable, semi-permanent, durable solutions that can be set up quickly and relocated if necessary. The article below showcases how BeaverFit supported the U.S. Army with a turf training field and all-weather shelter. Contact us to learn more about bringing these proven capabilities to Australia. SAN ANTONIO – Outdoor training is about to get a lot more exciting for Soldiers attached to U.S. Army South at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Upon receiving a request to convert an old, unused tennis court at the installation, BeaverFit designed a solution resulting in a 100 x 110-foot SunPro shelter that will support multiple battalions within ARSOUTH. The BeaverFit SunPro is an open-ended structure which provides protection from the elements, increasing both the number of workout days for those who train there and the longevity of equipment. The shelter is a fully customized, purpose-built facility designed specifically to enable unit training and Army Combat Fitness Test activities. The project’s first phase included resurfacing the tennis court, filling in and repairing all uneven surfaces. Once the surface was ready, the SunPro went up. More than 10,000 square feet of turf was installed next, including 12 lanes for conducting the ACFT. The professional grade performance turf provides a consistent and standard testing environment resulting in valid and accurate test results. Additionally, rubber flooring was installed around two 40′ BeaverFit Performance Lockers featuring custom rigging, providing training space for strength and conditioning. In the project’s second phase, BeaverFit added two 10′ Performance Lockers for storage and a driveway to gain access to the lockers. A fence with door code access, a gutter system with drainage connecting to the existing stormwater system, and mesh sun shades on two sides were also added. As with any custom build, BeaverFit begins by listening to the unique scope and fitness requirements of the requester. A team of product managers, design engineers and fabricators work together to create equipment solutions that are manufactured in the U.S. and designed to perform in the toughest training environments. BeaverFit provides overall project scoping, design, kitting and ongoing project management. Dedicated teams guide a project from the initiating and planning phases all the way through to execution and closing phases. BeaverFit is the leading supplier of human performance and tactical training solutions to support the success of the Human Weapon System. Veteran owned and operated, BeaverFit provides solutions that meet the requirements and needs of military units in any environment. From the original container gym solution to full-scale human performance and tactical training facilities, BeaverFit is the trusted partner in creating solutions to support the growing needs and requirements of our military.
Building an environment for University of Health & Performance students to Think, Train, Lead, and Feel
Think, Train, Feel, and Lead. These are the four pillars of University of Health and Performance (UHP), an immersive educational experience for U.S. military veterans designed to create leaders in the health and wellness community. Founded by U.S. Army veteran Matt Hesse, UHP’s mission in part is to “provide hands-on education by training students in an environment that simulates working as a health and wellness coach. Our four-dimensional education produces the skills needed for our graduates to confidently start, or enhance, their careers as coaches”. To bring that vision to life, BeaverFit worked with University of Health and Performance and their charitable partner to construct a 15,000+ sqft BeaverDome facility on the UHP campus located on 500 acres of land in Northwest Arkansas. The process which took only four months from ground prep to the opening ceremony, included the fully enclosed structure, utilities such as electricity, plumbing, and HVAC systems, and outfitting the facility with turf, flooring, custom BeaverFit racks, Grey Man Gear accessories, and equipment from leading cardiovascular and strength training equipment partners, to create a world class training and education environment for UHP participants. “The solution the BeaverFit team brought forward for us was critical to our success,” said Hesse, speaking about the BeaverDome facility. “It allowed us in a very short period of time to put a facility on the ground, fill it with amazing equipment, and programmed for our specific purpose….it was a total solution, it happened really fast, and it helped us execute our mission really quickly.” Key stats on the BeaverDome facility at the University of Health & Performance campus: + 4-month process from ground prep to grand opening + 15,480 sqft facility + 11,160 sqft of performance space + ,000 sqft of classroom space + Dedicated office and storage space + HVAC, electricity, and plumbing utilities + Facility features 28 custom BeaverFit half racks, dedicated cardio space, and 40-yards of turf “As a veteran owned and operated company, it’s important for us to not only support our U.S. military members when they’re on active duty with the solutions to keep them strong and healthy, but also when they’re transitioning and looking for what’s next on their health and wellness journey, either as a new trainer or just for themselves individually,” said Mike Taylor/Alex Roodhouse, co-founder of BeaverFit USA and U.S. Navy veteran. “Working with UHP and FitOps to build a facility that could help hundreds and thousands of transitioning service members is something that was very meaningful to our team, and we’re excited for the impact it will have for so many veterans.” The BeaverDome serves as the centerpiece of the UHP campus, along with dorms and a dining area, creating a fully immersive environment for participants to have everything they need to fully dive in to the intensive 21-day program. “One of the things that makes the BeaverDome special, is the efficiency of the space,” said Ben Freakley, VP of performance and well being at UHP. “To have two classrooms that are part of the BeaverDome allows us to go from theory in the classroom to hands on work on the training floor within seconds. It really would be more complex if it was all spread out, but having it all in one place allows us to deliver our program more efficiently.” To learn more about University of Health & Performance and to apply for a future course seat, visit university-hp.com.
BeaverFit featured in Athletech News inaugural fitness industry report
In Athletech’s inaugural report, Athletech News digs into key trends and topics that are shaping the fitness industry. Through partnerships with leading fitness companies and their executive teams, the team has compiled relevant and timely information that will help inform your businesses for the months to come. BeaverFit USA’s Nick Vay, VP, commercial, and Dan Cowan, head of marketing, spoke to Athletech News about outdoor fitness and how it’s becoming less of a trend and more of a need to have for fitness facilities as added amenities for members. From the article: Vay says that while the pandemic era demand was urgent, with the need for short-term solutions, an uptick in requests for well-planned, permanent outdoor workout spaces indicate that the opportunity is here to stay. “We created these quasi-temporary spaces and members, consumers, and individuals said, ‘We really like this. Can we take this away when things go back to normal?’ So, the gyms and a lot of our commercial customers have responded, ‘Well that’s important to you? Fantastic. Not a problem. We’ll turn the temporary spaces into legitimate, thought-out long-lasting spaces.’ [This] is where we’re getting a lot of our requests now.” Download Athletech’s 2022 Industry Report to read the full article as well as: What the future of hybrid fitness looks like for gyms and fitness studios Predictions from 10 fitness thought leaders about what lies ahead for the industry Exciting startups that are emerging within fitness, wellness and nutrition Trend forecasting: outdoor fitness, VR/gaming, and software disrupting fitness Celebrity engagement within the fitness industry Click here to download the report
Eleiko | BeaverFit Raise the Bar with a Dam Strong Partnership
March 22, 2022 – Halmstad, Sweden / Austin, Tex. and Shropshire, England / Reno, Nev. – Eleiko, the experts in precision crafted strength equipment, have partnered with BeaverFit, the leading global manufacturer of outdoor fitness and military human performance solutions, to bring enhanced outdoor training capabilities to new and existing customers. BeaverFit container gyms, sheds, and boxes are used to create outdoor training facilities, providing integrated training and storage to help users train both strength and endurance in tactical and gym based environments, a focus closely aligned with Eleiko initiatives. This global collaboration sees Eleiko become a distributor for BeaverFit outdoor training and storage solutions across the EU, UK and US as well as representing BeaverFit as exclusive distributors in the Nordic regions. In the UK and U.S. BeaverFit will be offering upgraded Eleiko equipment packages for new and existing clients, giving them the option to purchase BeaverFit containers fully equipped with Eleiko’s elite range of strength accessories and free weights. “Eleiko and BeaverFit are both leaders in their respective fields. Together, we will deliver fantastic outdoor training solutions to customers around the world,” says Erik Blomberg, CEO of Eleiko. “It feels incredible to be involved in creating a tailored offering bringing together two strong brand s and products that are made to be used by the best athletes in the world,” states Tom Beaver, co-founder of BeaverFit. Combining BeaverFit’s quality, design, and feature-rich outdoor solutions with Eleiko’s precision-crafted strength equipment, this collaboration allows for customers to utilise industry leading Eleiko equipment in an outdoor fitness environment, whilst having a safe, secure, and weatherproofed storage solution to protect from the elements when not in use. The product portfolio ranges from the classic container gym solutions to the purpose-built Shred Shed that provides complete and varied outdoor training in a space efficient, stylish package. “I am incredibly happy to bring a cutting-edge solution building on Eleiko and BeaverFit’s unique offerings to our Nordic customers,” explains Johan Arnerlind, Country Manager for Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. “BeaverFit are specialists in outdoor training and together we will present completely new solutions that raise the bar on performance to our customers.” Learn more about the range here www.shop.eleiko.com/outdoor About BeaverFit Creator of the world’s first fully-functional containerised gym, BeaverFit continues to be the leading global manufacturer of outdoor fitness equipment and training solutions. With a commitment to product excellence through cutting edge design and manufacturing processes, BeaverFit creates innovative fitness equipment that provides a wide range of human performance training functionalities with industry leading durability for use in any outdoor element. Today, BeaverFit is the leading supplier of container gym and outdoor fitness solutions to the US and UK militaries, and continues to innovate and expand both mobile and outdoor fitness facilities for corporations, commercial gyms, campus recreation programs, and individual users. BeaverFit operates out of their UK headquarters in Shropshire, England and their US headquarters in Reno, Nevada. For more information, visit www.beaverfit.com About Eleiko Building on 60 years of expertise, Eleiko designs and manufactures precision crafted strength products for the world’s leading competitions, training facilities and home gyms. Eleiko leads the industry with durable, high performing products that focus on quality, safety and delivering the ultimate lifting experience. Eleiko quality is achieved through carefully sourced materials, precision engineering, and Swedish manufacturing. The Eleiko collection spans their world-famous barbells and plates, dumbbells, kettlebells, benches, and racks – all the essential free weight and training tools needed for developing human performance in environments where durability and product performance are imperative. Eleiko is headquartered in Halmstad, Sweden, with offices in the US and UK and Norway, Germany, France, and Spain. For more information, visit www.eleiko.com.
HealthFitness and BeaverFit Take Fitness Outdoors with First Open-Air Fitness Solution
LAKE FOREST, Ill. and RENO, Nev.– January 25, 2022 – HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, and a leading provider of comprehensive fitness solutions; and BeaverFit, a leading manufacturer of outdoor and open-air fitness solutions, are collaborating on the first open-air fitness solution for organizational leaders looking to take fitness outdoors. In this open-air fitness solution, BeaverFit will design and build standalone, state-of-the-art, open-air fitness facilities for corporations, and HealthFitness and its team of talented professionals will deliver diverse and engaging programming, account management and marketing promotion. “As we come out of the pandemic, creating ways to engage more people in more ways in fitness and wellbeing—and helping them feel they belong and are cared for—has never been more critical,” said HealthFitness President Sean McManamy. “HealthFitness is nationally recognized for our skilled, passionate wellness and fitness professionals. We are excited to bring additional value to our customers by integrating the strength of our people with the open-air fitness facilities from BeaverFit to provide a complete open-air fitness solution for our customers.” “This collaboration with BeaverFit further expands our ability to drive participation and keep people engaged over the long term,” said Trustmark CEO Kevin Slawin. “From virtual to traditional on-site fitness centers to now open-air facilities, we can provide even more options to keep wellness programming fresh, challenging and rewarding for participants.” For more than 45 years, HealthFitness has been dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of more than 1 million participants, connecting with and supporting them on their personal health journey, while building a community of health. With a 99 percent client satisfaction rating and an average client tenure of 14 years, HealthFitness and its nationwide team of more than 2,700 professionals believe in the power of health and fitness and in creating opportunities for others to believe as well. BeaverFit is the leading manufacturer of outdoor fitness equipment and state-of-the-art open-air fitness facilities, with more than 5,000 outdoor gyms created around the world. This 100 percent veteran owned company is also the leading supplier of human performance equipment to the U.S. military, while continuing to innovate and expand mobile and outdoor training facilities for corporations, commercial gyms, campus recreation programs, and home consumers. “We’re excited to help organizations get more of their people moving outdoors,” said Alex Roodhouse, co-founder, BeaverFit, North America. “Creating products and environments that allow people to train outside has been the cornerstone of our company since day one. This collaboration allows BeaverFit to pair our innovative open-air solutions with the leading and proven engagement and fitness programs from HealthFitness, creating a truly unique experience for organizations looking to evolve their employee fitness offerings. We’ve seen tremendous growth in the commercial fitness space in the last year as gyms and facilities look to create dedicated outdoor fitness spaces to meet their members’ interests in training outside, and we’re excited to work with HealthFitness to bring this innovative solution to organizations looking to create unique fitness experiences for their team members.” “Now more than ever, organizational leaders are seeing how critical the health of their people is to the health of their organization,” said McManamy. “The goal of open-air fitness solutions is to offer an engaging program that gets people moving, contributes to their health, and helps keep participants safe and productive. If switching to, or adding, an open-air fitness solution helps organizational leaders accomplish these goals, it’s a win-win solution for all.” About HealthFitness HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, builds and manages comprehensive fitness solutions for leading companies and organizations. With a holistic approach that extends beyond fitness, HealthFitness is a proven leader in engaging and connecting people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Parent organization Trustmark, through its subsidiaries and operating divisions, provides a full spectrum of employee benefits to protect and improve individuals’ health and overall wellbeing. For more information on HealthFitness, visit www.healthfitness.com. To learn about Trustmark, visit www.trustmarkbenefits.com. About BeaverFit BeaverFit is the leading global manufacturer of outdoor fitness equipment and training solutions. Creator of the world’s first fully functional containerized gym solution in 2012, BeaverFit is the leading supplier of human performance equipment to the U.S. military. Today, BeaverFit continues to innovate and expand mobile and outdoor fitness equipment and facilities for corporations, commercial gyms, campus recreation programs, and home consumers. For more information, visit www.beaverfitusa.com.
The Warrior Soul Podcast – A Dam Strong Business: BeaverFit
BeaverFit USA co-founders Mike Taylor and Alex Roodhouse joined the Warrior Soul Podcast to discuss how BeaverFit started, their path from Navy Riverines to leading the largest fitness equipment supplier to the U.S. military.
Behind the Shield Podcast Episode 457 – Alex Roodhouse and Mike Taylor
BeaverFit USA co-founders Mike Taylor and Alex Roodhouse joined James Geering on his Behind the Shield podcast to discuss their journeys into the military, standing up an elite unit from scratch, training for the unknown, equipping the tactical athlete, training under stress and so much more. Behind The Shield · Mike Taylor and Alex Roodhouse – Episode 457
BeaverFit Performance Lockers at USAG Wiesbaden featured by U.S. Army
A recent delivery of a BeaverFit Performance Locker to U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden in Germany was featured in an article on the U.S. Army’s official website. An excerpt from the article states: To the common pedestrian, the mobile gym looks like an average shipping container, yet, it is so much more. The BeaverFit is a portable, self-contained, and low maintenance fitness system that includes all of the equipment required to train for and execute the new Army Combat Fitness Test. …“BeaverFit ACFT Locker” system goes one step further by providing the storage and equipment together. This testing and training system provides equipment for eight Soldiers to take the ACFT simultaneously or for 50 Soldiers to train together at any given time. Read the full article here.