Little Bloke Fitness is proud to spotlight our recent collaboration with UP Climbing, Melbourne's newest bouldering gym located in Balaclava. UP Climbing offers a welcoming space for both seasoned climbers and newcomers, emphasizing not only challenging climbs but also a community-focused environment. Beyond the climbing walls, members can relax with a quality cup of coffee, fostering connections and unwinding after a session.
As part of their commitment to their members, the owners of UP Climbing, Beor & Dale, were keen to introduce a dedicated strength and conditioning gym space to their space. Following a site visit and discussions around the key priorities for the space, we designed and presented two concept plans – one using off the shelf pieces from the 1RM modular range that prioritised price, and one using a combination of off the shelf and new bespoke pieces that maximised floor space and prioritised function. The team at UP Climbing elected to go with the latter, and we proceeded to design and manufacture a number of key bespoke pieces in Melbourne to build the gym they wanted.
This one of a kind custom solution is the centrepiece of the facility, allowing multiple members the opportunity to train at the same time and most importantly to train in a way that complements, and builds upon, the strength required for rock climbing. We created an impressive strength zone by joining our Ebony Functional Trainer with two compact lifting areas, all with built in storage for weight plates, barbells, cable attachments and more. A customised hang space at the end of the system was also included for members to perform finger strength training, and to ensure that they were fully utilising the space that they had to work with. Rounding out the gym is a full set of 1RM Pro Dumbbells, a Concept 2 RowErg, Plyometric Boxes and various attachments that provide further options for strength training.
If you are in the Balaclava area, and have a love for climbing, strength training, or both, head into UP Climbing and check it out!
Watch an interview with Beor regarding his gym fit-out below: