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 However, if your hospitality business is missing a fitness center or your equipment is outdated, you could lose this edge.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.
Equipping a full gym can be daunting (not to mention expensive), and thinking about the best way to pay for it is enough to make your head spin. At ASF, we know this because we’ve helped all kinds of clients throughout the eastern US build successful gyms. Whether you’re starting from scratch, completely refreshing your space, or just trying to find the best use of your budget, here are our top reasons why leasing may be the perfect fit for you.
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.
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.
Nestled on the banks of the Chattahoochee River near Atlanta, The River Club is a gated golf community and nature reserve, offering residents an idyllic natural environment and a host of premium amenities. Their Lakeside Sports Complex recently underwent a complete renovation and expansion, and we were honored to design and install a sophisticated, modern-yet-classic fitness amenity for them.
In a year that was anything but predictable, the athletic department at South Florence decided to create a positive change for their students and athletes. Initiated by a superintendent who wanted to go above and beyond to support athletics in the South Florence School District, this project took a well-worn training facility and turned it into a Strength Coach’s dream.
On December 21, 2020, Peloton, the leading interactive fitness platform, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Precor. See the press release here.
We’re very excited to see what possibilities this acquisition opens up for the future of fitness and for our customers!
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.
Selecting the right equipment for your gym and its exercisers is paramount - from bikes to treadmills, low impact to functional fitness options - which is why we’re here to help.
What gym amenities do your residents want? How can I encourage participation and keep residents engaged? In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, are gyms safe ? Are apartment buildings safe? Answer these 3 questions to design the best multifamily fitness center. Plus, take a sneak peek at 3 apartment gyms who did it right!
Over the summer, we completed a major overhaul of the UNCG Spartans' athletic training facility. With custom branding on everything from turf and lifting platforms to dumbbells and bar-ends, the #letsgoG pride is everywhere you look!
