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 However, if your hospitality business is missing a fitness center or your equipment is outdated, you could lose this edge.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.
23XI Racing, a NASCAR Cup Series team co-owned by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan, has been making waves both on and off the track since its inception. Founded in 2021, 23XI Racing quickly expanded from a small team of 17 to over 100 employees in just a few short years.
In the heart of Newnan, Georgia, Newnan High School faced an unexpected challenge in 2021 when a devastating tornado swept through, leaving significant damage in its wake. The aftermath forced their athletic training program to operate out of a temporary tent, which was far from ideal for a robust sports performance program.
For an upcoming project in the residential Panther Commons building, Austen Coats Smith, the Associate Director of Campus Fitness at High Point University, was well aware of the positive and ongoing relationship between the university and Advantage. In the past, High Point has trusted our team to support their fitness facility projects including layout and design strategy, professional equipment suggestions, customization options and overall quality of customer service from beginning to end (and beyond).
The Burlingame Country Club has created its own special sense of community. They are always striving to improve the center of that community—their clubhouse! They have been working through a 10-year plan to make improvements to spaces within the club.
Banner Lane is a modern mixed-use development in Washington D.C. at the nexus of NoMa and Mt Vernon Triangle. Set in an historic neighborhood, this thoughtfully designed apartment community is a celebration of authentic District living. With the addition of The Lawn, a new multi-purpose public park, Banner Lane brings a new lively hub to their neighborhood and residents — fitness amenity included.
When preparing to renovate their strength and conditioning facility at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, the athletic department staff at Hofstra University realized that giving student athletes access to the right tools at this point in their careers would have a lifelong impact on them. The same way they take every opportunity to improve academics, they take pride in improving all aspects of student life. The new weight room at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex is absolutely incredible, and Advantage was delighted to contribute to the project.
The staff at North Rockland sees the connection between physical activity, overall wellbeing and academic success. That’s why they set out to offer a safe and modern fitness facility for their students as a tool for their students to be their best. The space includes the ultimate balance in strength, cardio and functional equipment. The North Rockland and Advantage Fitness partnership left no stone unturned. Get an inside look at the project from start to finish.
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.
The Oceanside High School Fitness and Performance Center now has everything students and faculty need to succeed in athletics, health and wellness. Dive into the project with us as we discuss the equipment selection, design and layout, and the influence the space has had on the school.
Since 2016 Wood Partners and Advantage have joined forces to consistently introduce cutting edge fitness amenities to multifamily communities across the country. Alta Filament and Alta West Morehead represent two of our most recent collaborations as we continue to make quality amenities a tradition.
