Amplify Your School’s Gym in 2021
A modern, fully-equipped and fully-branded gym is a powerful tool in attracting students and giving them the tools they need to succeed in and out of the classroom. Studies show that exercise can help all students improve in school by not only helping the brain get ready to learn but also making the brain retain information easier. As all of us navigate the changes around COVID-19 and students coming back to school in the fall, set your facility up for success with these top fitness trends for high schools and universities.
Trend #1: Custom Branding in Gyms
According to Reboot, using a signature color can increase brand recognition by 80%. Keeping consistent branding throughout your school’s fitness facilities will not only help with recognition and school spirit but also create a sense of pride that your facility stands out from all the rest.
How Can Advantage Sport & Fitness Tailor My Fitness Space?
Advantage Sport & Fitness recognizes the importance of creating a seamless look and feel for your space through custom-branded equipment. We offer the perfect mix of products for your fitness space, many of which have several options for customization.
When planning a strength & conditioning facility or weight room, Advantage Sport & Fitness offers customizations for our premium strength training products, including power racks, strength circuits, dumbbells, weight plates, and more. Taking your facility to the next level while still providing functionality, explore the variety of Ecore flooring options available, including custom-branded weightlifting platforms.
Can I Brand My Equipment’s Technology Experience?
Absolutely! Another example of how your gym can include branded elements is by adding custom branding to the screens on our variety of Precor cardio products. These screens can be customized to include a branded welcome screen with your school’s name, colors, and logos, or even set to promote upcoming campus events and new fitness classes!
Trend #2: Technology and Fitness
It’s no surprise that as technology continues to take priority in our lives, it is a hot trend to incorporate tech into fitness! According to Gallup, nearly half of Americans (45%) have tried one or more digital health products: 13% have tried or currently use only a fitness tracker, 12% have tried or currently use only a mobile health app, and 20% have tried both products.
How Can I Incorporate Technology in My Fitness Space?
Advantage Sport & Fitness offers a variety of technology-first fitness equipment to help your fitness space engage and captivate users.
Precor Cardio
We’ve partnered with Precor as their exclusive provider for a reason—their equipment is at the cutting edge of fitness technology. Precor offers a variety of cardio options with technology enhancements . Their Experience Series offers treadmills, ellipticals, AMTs (Adaptive Motion Trainers) and stationary bikes that can be equipped with high-quality touchscreen displays for an interactive exercise experience. Integrations on Precor cardio currently include Netflix, RunTV, Spotify, and more.
Expresso Bikes
Delivering a fully interactive and engaging experience, the Expresso bike makes riders feel like they’re really road racing. It features an interactive handlebar to turn as you ride, magnetic resistance to mimic the feel of the terrain the user is riding through, as well as racing features so you can challenge yourself to beat your best time or compete with your friends.
Aviron Rower
This virtual rower is the perfect solution for an experienced fitness enthusiast or a novice that loves interactive gaming! The Aviron Rower offers the ability to row through virtual destinations, power through guided workouts, or have fun in a gamified fitness experience by rowing to escape wolves, zombies, and more!
Interested in Other Trends for 2021?
See how you can drive excitement around your fitness experience with our recent blog article forecasting top trends for 2021. For more information about any of these products, or to speak to one of our consultants about designing or revamping your fitness space, fill out our quick and easy contact form.