Co-owner Martin Kouřimský reveals how we together managed to find the ideal space for his innovative Sky Fitness Club in Prague's Stodůlky. Read about what the club offers and how the personal approach of Katarína Pokrupová, Head of Commercial Rentals, contributed to the creation of a place where health, well-being, and community life meet.
Sky Fitness Club offers a family and friendly atmosphere, unlike traditional fitness centers, where a relaxed clientele gathers, which does not have purely top-level sports ambitions. We appeal to a wide range of clients, from whole family clans to top managers, well-known media personalities, and also people who do not want to be in the spotlight in classic "factory" fitness centers.
Our goal is to create a sense of belonging to the club and to form a community of people who are interested in maintaining their fitness long-term. Therefore, we also place great emphasis on physiotherapy, very high-quality dietary supplements including our own food offerings, and sitting with specialty coffee. We wanted to build a place where you don't just go to exercise occasionally, but where you will want to stay longer and enjoy your time here.
My partners and I have been active fitness enthusiasts for many years, and over time we have gathered a lot of insights in various facilities. We decided to materialize the positive ones in our club wherever possible.
Choosing the right location was a challenge, as not everything works out the first time. Now we can say that we are grateful for this because today we are in a space that perfectly suits us, and we believe our clients feel the same. The main criteria were accessibility, parking for clients, and the possibility to create a more intimate atmosphere within the club.
We designed the entire space so that every member could find their preferred area for their type of exercise. The lowest floor offers what we internally call "hell," which is used by experienced clients looking for heavier weights and specific exercises.
On the ground floor, the focal point is the reception area, where everyone can get all the information they need, enjoy specialty coffee, or have pre/post-training drinks. The main area is the cardio zone, divided into two sections. One features top-of-the-line equipment from the American manufacturer Life Fitness, including treadmills, elliptical machines, cycle trainers, rowing machines, etc. For elite athletes, there's also a corner with the absolute novelty, the Performance Trainers series from an American manufacturer that until recently only produced Hammer Strength exercise machines. We are among the first in the Czech Republic to have this new equipment.
In a separate area isolated from all the activities, we have our pride and joy—a room where a client can undergo various massage procedures, as well as professional physiotherapy services using the NKT method, including taping, acupuncture, and more.
Members will find that the upper floor is equipped with the highest range of selectorized machines from Life Fitness and equipment specific for bodyweight exercises from TRX. A huge benefit is the maximum influx of natural daylight from all sides, which has a positive impact on mental well-being during exercise.
The entire club space is heated with underfloor heating, which is more favorable for body temperature regulation and overall comfort. In the summer months, we are able to cool the entire space to the desired temperature with top-notch air conditioning and distribution of cooled air.
Our club collaborates with eight professional trainers who have various certifications, enabling us to satisfy clients who seek guidance as beginners, as well as professionals whom we can prepare for competitive careers.
The interior appealed to us from our very first visit and evoked exactly the feeling we wanted to expand on according to our ideas. Creating a sense of home comfort was our primary intention, and we hope that it was successfully achieved in the end.
We collaborate with a professional chef, a former active fitness enthusiast, who supplies our Sky food. We offer up to five types of balanced meals daily to our clients. The menu consists of breakfast, two snacks, lunch, and dinner. It is available in weekly schedules, with each day being different over the course of a month. Based on the individual requirements of either the client or their trainer, we are able to assemble a menu according to prescribed macronutrients (proteins, fats, and carbohydrates).
Engel & Völkers is a prestigious real estate agency with which we have had previous personal experience in apartment rentals, so the choice was quite clear. I rate their services as professional, accommodating, swift, and transparent.
The entire story of finding the right property was a challenge. Katarína consulted on matters beyond her duties and working hours, is very communicative, pleasant, and professional. I hope she has become not only a good friend but also a client of our club.
Sky Fitness Club officially opened on February 1, 2024, and currently has 150 active members. Our goal is to reach around 350 members, after which we will consider whether it is advisable to continue expanding the club for capacity reasons. If the concept proves successful, as we've received very positive feedback from our clients so far, we will consider expanding further by opening another branch. Time will tell, so "kickstart your fitness journey" and join us!
Opening hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
