# Sand-Covered Gyms This Gym Covered One Room with a Sand Floor to Intensify Workouts By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-10-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-floor References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2015/10/26/this-gym-filled-the-room-with-sand-to-make-workouts-more-challenging/) & [bajabody](http://bajabody.com/) The '[Baja Body Athletic Club](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-dew-baja-cabo-citrus-soda)' covered one of its [workout rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fittransformer) with a sand floor in an attempt of increase the intensity of members' workouts. The interior of the room was only altered with a sand floor while everything else remained the same. Each gym attendee is given the opportunity to test themselves in the room of sand. While it seems like a more relaxed environment that may conjure thoughts of beaches, it actually makes the traditional workout much tougher. The resistance produced by the tiny grains of sand fully intensify an exercise routine overall. For example, the floor is actually moving along with each athlete. As the athletes conduct activities such as burpees, jumping jacks or push-ups they are pushing the sand in various directions -- instead of pushing against solid ground. This gym, located in Oceanside California decided to bring the outdoors directly inside to give their guests a [tougher workout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuttingedge-workout-experiences). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sand-covered Gyms:** Opportunity to create unique workout experiences by incorporating sand floors in gyms. - **Intensified Workouts:** Creating resistance with sand floors to make workouts more challenging and effective. - **Indoor-outdoor Fusion:** Bringing elements of the outdoors inside to offer a new and innovative fitness experience. ### Where This Applies - **Fitness:** Integrating sand-covered floors into fitness facilities to attract customers with a desire for unique and intense workouts. - **Interior Design:** Designing gym spaces that incorporate sand floors and other natural elements for an enhanced workout environment. - **Sports Equipment:** Creating specialized equipment that complements sand-covered gyms and maximizes the benefits of working out on sand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ice-Powered Fitness Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coolest-class.md) - [Uneven Athletic Training Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobblefoam-by-optp.md) - [Metaverse-Focused Exercise Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/total-body-gym.md) - [In-Store Mixed-Reality Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest-gym.md) - [Game-Changing Race Turf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-competition.md) - [Full-Body AI-Powered Home Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-home-gym.md) - [Sleek Tension-Mounted Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kensui.md) - [Comprehensive Strength Training Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escape-fitness.md) - [Stylish Outdoor Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-outdoor-gym.md)