Pandemic-Inspired Open-Air Gym Taking Shape at YMCA in Massachusetts

Paul Steinbach Headshot
6820655 Logo

Inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hampshire Regional YMCA in Northampton, Mass., plans to build $1.5 million open-air gymnasium.

During the pandemic, the YMCA held classes in the parking lot as an alternative to indoor group exercise, the Daily Hampshire Gazette reported. As YMCA leaders considered outdoor expansion ideas for their 4,500 members, they stumbled upon the idea of an “airnasium,” which is already prevalent in southern areas of the country. The project will create an open pavilion and outdoor container gym with exercise equipment stored inside garage doors.

Log in to view the full article
Sponsored
DynaDome Transforms Outdoor Pool Into Year-Round Paradise
DynaDome Retractable Enclosures
DynaDome Transforms Outdoor Pool Into Year-Round Paradise
Page 1 of 148
Next Page
AB Show 2025 in San Diego
AB Show is a solution-focused event for athletics, fitness, recreation and military professionals.
Nov. 5-8, 2025
Learn More
AB Show 2025
Buyer's Guide
Information on more than 3,000 companies, sorted by category. Listings are updated daily.
Learn More
Buyer's Guide