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 However, if your hospitality business is missing a fitness center or your equipment is outdated, you could lose this edge.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.
For Wilson High School, we provided custom-branded Double Half Racks and benches and flooring bearing the school mascot. "Wilson Tigers" is etched on the rack connectors and upright beams, and every way you look the equipment is decked out in Wilson purple and yellow. Custom branding fitness equipment is our strong-suit!
Yard 8 is a luxury multifamily property in Florida. We partnered with developer Wood Partners to create a jaw-dropping fitness center for their residents.
525 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh’s fourth-largest corporate office building in the Central Business District, has just completed Phase 1 of amenity renovations that began in 2016, including a state-of-the-art corporate fitness center and tenant lounge. Even before the upgrades were complete, the new amenities already began attracting several big-name tenants, and the building has seen a surge in new signings since completion.
We are so pleased that we were able to participate in such a rewarding project. The new James J. McCann Center boasts a whopping 60,000 square feet of space compared to the 25,000 square feet in the previous recreation and athletics facility.
Home to the new regional headquarters of First National Bank, FNB Tower is a 22-story mixed-use development in Downtown Raleigh that completed construction in 2019 and hosts 325,869 square feet of Class A office, retail, and residential apartment space. ASF partnered with developer Dominion Realty Partners on their fitness amenity plans for 511 Faye, a luxury apartment community housed in FNB Tower that features high-rise views of the city and leverages the latest in fitness technology.
One of our largest projects of 2019 was designing and equipping the newly constructed Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-Being at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania. It was an honor to be selected as the sole fitness provider for this endeavor, and we put all hands on deck to accomplish the vision for the space. Click to view photos of this magnificent new recreation center!
Leading into 2019, the Jamison at Brier Creek had big plans to update and refresh their apartment community. Near the top of the list was a nod to the increasing popularity of wellness and healthy living, with a project to upgrade their existing fitness equipment and convert a spacious movie theater room into a functional fitness and group exercise studio.
Rising five stories above the Monongahela River in downtown Pittsburgh, Glasshouse is a premium apartment community boasting stunning riverfront and city skyline views. From their desirable South Shore location to an opulent menu of on-site community amenities (coffee bar, outdoor communal kitchen, pet washing station, zero-edge pool, and more), residents have it all at their fingertips.
FitPark Wellness, the corporate fitness amenity of a company based in Wilmington, NC, has created a vibrant and inspiring company culture by prioritizing the quality of life, health, and wellbeing of their workforce. Employees enjoy premium perks such as an onsite restaurant, 100% paid benefits, 401k, competitive vacation time allowances, an onsite dog park, and now, a state-of-the-art fitness center.
When renovating their high school fitness center, Hyde Park CSD wanted to make sure there was something for everyone in their new space. Initiated by a generous donation from John and Gloria Golden, this project is something that students and staff will take pride in for years to come.
