Ideal Gym Locker Room

Looking to create a gym locker room and want to create a space that gets people excited to join and get fit? You’re in the right place. In 2023, there were 4,796 gyms and fitness centres in the UK, an increase of almost 10% from 2022. 

With this growing trend for gyms, it’s likely there’s more demand, but it’ll also mean you may have competition on your hands. If that’s the case for you, it could be worth scoping out what other gyms in the area lack, so you can fill that void and amplify that in your marketing to get people’s attention. A bit of market research into what fitness enthusiasts want from their gym going into 2025 wouldn’t be amiss either. 

Whether you’re looking to upgrade or fit out an entirely new gym, we’ve got you covered. First impressions count, so we’re looking at gym locker room best practices. We consider everything from aesthetics to functionality. How you present your locker room will indicate to potential members how much you take care of your facility, so this is certainly not an area to overlook.

How to design a locker room?

You’ll want to establish a budget and measure up to gauge your available space. Bearing this data in mind, you can work with a gym locker fit-out company to find the ideal fit for your space.

What should be in a locker room?

List the essential features you want in the available space, which may include lockers, showers, and benches. Then, the fit-out company can work their design magic, factoring in your style and brand preferences while also providing insights on trends and market research to help inform your decisions. 

Best practices for locker room design

  • Ventilation

Adding ventilation in the lockers helps keep odours at bay, helping you maintain a hygienic facility—an absolute must for getting loyal members to your gym. 

  • Security

It’s simple. Customers want to know their belongings are safe while they’re working out. They also don’t want a difficult-to-use lock and key system. Striking the balance between easy-to-use and secure will keep members happy. You can use the classic silicone wrist keychain. However, not everyone likes to have a key on their person while they’re training at the gym. Another option is to offer a digital code system that removes the need for a key altogether.

  • Take care of the little details

Flooring and lighting will also be considerations. LED lights in the locker itself can provide a premium feel. The ambience you want to create will affect your choice of flooring and lighting. Some gyms choose a lower light level for a sophisticated feel. However, you can also opt for a bright locker room.


Take the hassle out of designing or upgrading your gym locker room, and make it a fun process with the team at Gymkit. We’ve fitted out professional locker rooms for the likes of Sports Direct, Diesel, and Oxygen. Find out more about our gym locker solutions today.