Training floor left view
Opening May 2026
GROUND
MOVEMENT. RECOVERY. COMMUNITY
A performance and recovery club in Stellenbosch designed for training, restoration, and belonging. Ground brings together premium training, thoughtful recovery, and a calm social environment in one design-led destination.
Location
5 Dorp Street Stellenbosch
Focus
Move + Recover
Opening
May 2026
Explore the Space
See the club before it opens
Explore the key spaces inside Ground, from the gym floor to the recovery zone, cafe, studio, and deck.
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Gym
Train with intention
A focused training floor built for strength, cardio, and performance.
Training
Train with intention
Ground is built for people who want more than a crowded commercial gym. The training environment is designed to feel sharp, spacious, and purposeful, with room for strength work, cardio, sled training, and coached sessions.
Performance floorStrength and conditioningCardio and sled workSmall-group energy
- Premium gym floor
- Functional training zones
- Cardio and strength balance
- Sled track and performance turf
- Small-group and coached energy
Training floor central view
Equipment Highlights
A tightly curated line-up across strength, conditioning, recovery, and pilates
Ground is being equipped with standout pieces that make the space feel premium immediately, without turning this page into a giant equipment catalogue.
Strength Floor
Strength Floor
Flagship strength pieces chosen to make the main floor feel serious from day one.
Arsenal standing chest press
Arsenal chest-supported T-bar row
Hex dumbbells up to 50kg
AlphaState chest + shoulder press combo
AlphaState leg extension + curl combo
AlphaState leg press + calf raise combo
Conditioning Line
Conditioning Line
A cardio and output mix built for intervals, engine work, and high-performance programming.
Concept2 SkiErg
Concept2 BikeErg
Concept2 RowErg
BenchMark commercial treadmill
TreadSled
STEPR Pro
Recovery + Pilates
Recovery + Pilates
High-touch recovery tools and dedicated reformer stations round out the club without overcomplicating the experience.
Ice baths
Sauna
Hyperice compression boots
Hyperice massage guns
Pilates reformer machines
Recovery
Recover like it matters
Recovery at Ground is not an afterthought. It is part of the experience. From ice baths and saunas to calm transitions between movement and rest, every detail is designed to help members restore well and come back stronger.
Cold immersion
Sauna rituals
Private lockers
Compression and reset
- Ice bath area
- Sauna access
- Lockers and ablutions
- Deck connection
- Calm, premium atmosphere
Recovery render
Cafe + Community
Stay for the space between things
The cafe at Ground is designed as a social and work-friendly zone that softens the edge of training. It is where coffee, conversation, recovery, and community come together.
Coffee and reception counter
Nespresso partnered coffee machine and coffee
Window-facing work bar
Lounge seating and planting
A calmer threshold between effort and recovery
Ground is a space to belong. Whether you come to train, recover, work for an hour, or meet people who care about living well, the experience is designed to feel connected without feeling crowded.
The cafe experience will also include a Nespresso partnered coffee machine and coffee offering so the hospitality standard feels as considered as the training floor.
Cafe and hospitality mood
Ground x Nespresso brings a polished coffee ritual into the club arrival experience without overpowering the space.
Additional spaces
Studio flow inside, outdoor training outside
Ground is not built around one room. The studio and outdoor training zone extend the experience so the club can hold guided movement, recovery transitions, and lighter social moments with the same level of care.
Studio
Studio
A refined space for guided movement, mobility work, classes, and smaller-format sessions that need focus without noise.
Studio image
Outdoor Training
Outdoor Training
An open-air edge to the club for sled work, outdoor rigging, and equipment-led sessions that keep the training floor feeling expansive.
Outdoor training render
Sled work, resets, and fresh-air sessions extend the club beyond the main floor without losing the Ground feel.
Pricing
Founders and Discovery pricing, benchmarked against June 2026
Choose a 3, 6, or 12 month term to compare Ground's current Founders and Discovery pricing against the June 2026 rate for the same package.
Essential
Unlimited classes plus recovery. Perfect for members who want coaching, structure, community, and a complete class-based experience.
- Unlimited Gym Classes
- Mat Pilates + Yoga
- Recovery
Founders Pricing
R1,444per month
R1,805vs June 2026 pricing
Save R361 / month vs June 2026 pricing
Discovery Pricing
Available through Discovery Vitality drop-ins only
Must book Vitality drop-ins. T's & C's apply.
Plus
The full Ground experience. Our most popular option, combining unlimited classes, full gym floor access, and full recovery.
- Unlimited Gym Classes
- Mat Pilates + Yoga
- Gym access
- Recovery
Founders Pricing
R1,949.40per month
R2,436.75vs June 2026 pricing
Save R487.35 / month vs June 2026 pricing
Discovery Pricing
R1,462.05per month
R2,436.75vs June 2026 pricing
Save R974.70 / month vs June 2026 pricing
Must book Vitality drop-ins. T's & C's apply.
Premium
All-access, elevated. Everything in Plus, with added support, premium perks, and a more personalised experience.
- Everything in Plus
- Guest pass allowance
- Discounted coffees + merch
- Monthly 1-on-1 check-ins
- 1 sports massage
Founders Pricing
R2,332.80per month
R2,916vs June 2026 pricing
Save R583.20 / month vs June 2026 pricing
Discovery Pricing
R1,949.40per month
R2,916vs June 2026 pricing
Save R966.60 / month vs June 2026 pricing
Must book Vitality drop-ins. T's & C's apply.
Open Access
Access the space. Recover well. Move on your schedule. Ideal for independent members who want facility and recovery access without classes.
- General Access only
- Recovery
Founders Pricing
R1,299.60per month
R1,444vs June 2026 pricing
Save R144.40 / month vs June 2026 pricing
Discovery Pricing
R866.40per month
R1,444vs June 2026 pricing
Save R577.60 / month vs June 2026 pricing
Must book Vitality drop-ins. T's & C's apply.
FAQ
Questions before the doors open
The essentials on timing, membership, recovery, and how founding access will work.
Ground is a premium performance and recovery club in Stellenbosch designed around training, restoration, and community.