Functional training is a popular exercise style that many fitness facilities are still working to effectively accommodate. This particular type of training involves exercises designed to ready and strengthen the body for everyday tasks and natural movements. When it comes to buying the right equipment, you want to ensure you find the right solutions for your gym or fitness center. We have put together a complete functional training equipment buyer's guide with 9 considerations you need to make informed decisions.
The hospitality industry has changed rapidly in the last decade with the rise of Airbnb and other rental marketplaces. One primary advantage hotels have maintained is the on-site fitness facility. However, if your hospitality business is missing a fitness center or your equipment is outdated, you could lose this edge. You might wonder, "Should I update my hotel gym? Are hospitality fitness centers important?" We have the answers you are looking for.
Advantage Sport & Fitness (ASF), a leading provider of high-quality commercial fitness facility design and equipment solutions, is excited to announce its expansion to serve the Mid-Atlantic Region, encompassing New Jersey (NJ), Delaware (DE), Maryland (MD), Washington, D.C. (DC), and Virginia (VA). This strategic expansion with vendor partners such as Precor, Escape Fitness and Power Lift, marks a significant milestone in the company's growth and dedication to designing innovative, customized fitness spaces for clients.
A new or updated fitness amenity can be a major draw for potential residents looking for multifamily housing, but why does this particular amenity carry so much weight?
If you own or operate a gym or fitness space, you already know that exercise is an essential part of a well-balanced lifestyle. It can also be a great way to connect with other people. Interactive fitness equipment allows users to try new things, whether it’s classes, games, or competitions, while getting their favorite workout in.
Gym design can make or break your fitness center. It is the foundation of your fitness space — affecting your long-term success. However, unless you are a professional, chances are that you have never designed a gym before. Our gym design experts are here to help! Let’s unpack 7 vital considerations for designing a new gym interior.
As we move through 2024, the world of fitness continues to evolve with cutting-edge technology and innovative equipment. Commercial gyms are transforming into dynamic spaces that cater to diverse workout preferences. Here, we explore the 10 most popular pieces of commercial gym equipment for 2024, featuring standout offerings from leading brands: Precor, Escape, Power Lift, Ecore, Assault, and Peloton.
Everyone wants their new gym or fitness facility to succeed. Whether you are creating a standalone gym or a community amenity, the payoff needs to be worth the time, energy, and (perhaps most importantly) money you are investing. One of the biggest determining factors of gym success is the equipment you choose. Let’s take a look at why quality gym equipment brands are so important, and the 5 top manufacturers for gym owners, developers, and managers to consider.
Functional training is a popular exercise style that many fitness facilities are still working to effectively accommodate. This particular type of training involves exercises designed to ready and strengthen the body for everyday tasks and natural movements. When it comes to buying the right equipment, you want to ensure you find the right solutions for your gym or fitness center. We have put together a complete functional training equipment buyer's guide with 9 considerations you need to make informed decisions.
Setting a new benchmark, the brand-new Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Clinic at Chan Soon Shiong Medical Center in Johnstown, PA is designed with top-notch equipment to cater specifically to physical therapy and athletic performance clients. Get an exclusive glimpse of the design and premium equipment choices that are attracting their target audience.
It’s all the rage, but do you really need it in your fitness center? The short answer: yes. Functional fitness equipment is the future. Here’s why.
Amid the ongoing pandemic, strict social distancing measures have kept many gyms around the world on lockdown or operating under very strict guidelines. The bottom line is that, like everything else, the fitness industry has been changed by the pandemic. But that doesn’t mean people are going to stop working out together. Gyms will just have to get creative to ensure safe workouts.
Fitness trends can help you plan for the future of your fitness center, especially in terms of the equipment you need to attract new members, but it is important to differentiate between lasting trends and passing fads. That’s why we have compiled three of the top fitness trends from the past 10 years to inform your gym planning and purchasing decisions for 2021.
In an atmosphere dominated by Millenials and Gen Z, who now comprise 80% of health club members and the majority of all U.S. renters, multifamily communities can stay on-trend and get the biggest ROI for their health centers by offering these four core amenities: outdoor exercise, spaces for residents to perform app-based exercises, functional fitness equipment, and the very best all-in-one gyms.
The downtown Jacksonville headquarters of VyStar Credit Union recently completed an extensive employee wellness upgrade by partnering with our team on their corporate fitness center design. Advantage was able to offer VyStar the latest technology enhancements, including P82 touchscreens on Precor treadmills, ellipticals, AMTs, and stationary bikes. A variety of fitness accessories from Escape Fitness accompany Wellbeats’ touchscreen portal for on-demand, virtual instructor-led fitness classes. From our portfolio of interactive fitness products, Echelon Connect Bikes and Aviron Interactive Rowers were chosen to round out the offering.
Several design elements take this fitness space to the next level:
That blue and white ceiling - what a statement!
Custom motivational wall graphics that energize the room and the exercisers
Wood plank accent walls to add natural warmth
Thank you, VyStar, for trusting us with your corporate fitness center upgrade!
“Our teams work hard each and every day, with a focus on providing best in class products and services to our members and communities. Providing them a space to focus on their physical health is important. This is in addition to many other benefits we have worked on for our Best Place To Work initiative.”
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Mike Mills
GA & Northern FL Territory Sales Manager
mpmills@advantagefitness.com
