PROJECT SPEC
Grange Fitness & Performance Centre
Location: Ipswich
Type: Elite Athlete Gym
Mirafit strength equipment forms the foundation of the training zone at Grange Fitness & Performance Centre, supporting the strength and conditioning work of professional heavyweight boxer Fabio Wardley. The setup centres around a versatile rack system with barbell and plate training, designed to withstand the demands of elite-level boxing preparation.
The Brief: Grange Fitness & Performance Centre
At Grange Fitness & Performance Centre, the goal was to create a focused training environment capable of supporting elite-level performance. As the home training base of professional heavyweight boxer Fabio Wardley, the space needed equipment that could withstand the intensity of professional strength and conditioning sessions while remaining practical within a compact facility.
Mirafit equipment was chosen for its durability, versatility and reliability under heavy daily use. The setup allows athletes to move seamlessly between traditional strength work and explosive training, creating an efficient performance space built for serious training and high-level preparation.
“As a professional heavyweight boxer, the quality of the equipment you train with makes a huge difference. Strength and conditioning are a big part of my camp, and having reliable, durable kit is essential when you're pushing hard day after day. ”
At Grange Fitness & Performance Centre we use a lot of equipment from Mirafit, and I’ve been really impressed with the standard of their gear.
The first thing that stands out is how solid everything feels. Whether it's the racks, benches, barbells or conditioning equipment, it’s built to take a beating. In boxing training, nothing is light — we’re loading heavy bars, moving fast between exercises and using equipment repeatedly through the week. The Mirafit kit holds up well under that kind of workload.
Another big positive is the versatility. In my strength sessions we combine traditional lifts like squats and presses with more explosive work. The Mirafit equipment allows us to move seamlessly between those different elements without needing specialist gear for every single exercise.
I also like the practicality of the setup. Everything is simple, functional and well designed, which is exactly what you want in a serious training environment. There’s no fuss — just strong, dependable equipment that lets you focus on the work.
At the end of the day, when you’re preparing for fights at the highest level, you need equipment you can trust. The Mirafit kit at Grange Fitness & Performance Centre has become a big part of my strength and conditioning routine, and it’s equipment I’d happily recommend to any gym or athlete looking to build a serious training space.
Fabio Wardley, Professional Heavyweight Boxer
