Designing the layout for commercial fitness equipment in a Health Club can be difficult if you havent done it before. Knowing a few tips beforehand or seeking advice from a commercial fitness equipment dealer is a good idea since theyll have previous experience and knowledge about the optimal layout for the fitness equipment. Here are five tips to keep in mind when setting up a Health Club.
1 Make sure to have enough Cardiovascular Equipment in a convenient location within the facility.
For a lot of gym users the cardiovascular equipment is the most important and the fitness equipment that they will use most often. Make sure you have enough equipment to accommodate multiple users at a time. A medium sized club should have 3-5 Treadmills, 2-3 Elliptical Trainers, 2-3 Exercise Bikes and 1 Stair Climber and/or Rowing Machine. Ensure that there is enough space around the equipment so that users can comfortably get on and off the machine without impeding users on other machines. Cardio Equipment should be facing an open space and not a wall. All the cardio equipment should also be kept in the same general area and preferable with easy access so members dont have to trek though the strength equipment or weight lifting stations to get to it, as that can be pretty intimidating for some members.
2 Space is key for Strength Equipment and Free Weights.
When clients are lifting weights or working on strength machines they need to have enough space to use the full range of motion. If space is limited in your facility than choosing multi-station gyms is a good option. They allow users to work on different muscle groups all on one piece of equipment. For safety reasons there should be a rubber floor in the strength area of the club with enough space in between machines or stations that if a weight is drop it will not hit a user nearby. There should also be an area for free weights and benches, preferably near a wall so the weights can be put away safely. Gym users also like a mirrored wall in the strength area so they can check on their form.
3 Dont forget about stretching.
Its important to remember a cool down, stretching or sit up area for clients as well. This area should be away from the dangers of the strength equipment in a relatively quiet part of the facility. Mats should be provided for floor exercises and a few yoga and Pilates balls are great too. There must be enough floor space for members to lay down and stretch out without hitting walls, equipment or other members.
4 Classes should be held in a separate room
Whether its a yoga class, step class or strength class any instructional classes need their own space and one with a closed door is best. Members who partake in classes dont like being watched by the members who arent taking part. Not only is it a distraction to other users but when classes are held in the open area of the gym, clients in the class will not be working to their full potential usually due to embarrassment. There is also the potential for injury on other pieces of fitness equipment if the class isnt held in its own dedicated closed space.
5 A womens only area is hugely beneficial.
There is a large number of women who will not join or use a Health Club purely because they are intimidated by the idea of working out amongst men. Men lift heavier weights, make more noise and often sweat more than women and this can put people off joining. Having an area dedicated only for women is a huge selling factor to a lot of female club users. The womens only area should have one or two pieces of cardio equipment and a circuit of resistance machines that cover all areas of the body. This area should be convenient to get to from the changing rooms and the women should not have to parade past the weight lifting area to get to it.
Following these simple tips will help create an optimal layout of commercial fitness equipment in a Health Club. Although its not an exact science there are certain things that can be done to make your club more appealing to the users. More knowledge can be gained by speaking with your fitness equipment representative or other gym owners. As they say knowledge is Power.
Month: May 2019
Use Aqua bikes for fitness and leisure
Planning to lose weight also want to improve your cardio vascular performance then you can think of aqua workouts that will give you fitness and it is fun filled also. One can use aqua bike as part of his or aqua workout regime.
Aqua workouts are becoming very popular as a weight loss option in many countries. Since now aqua sports is getting lots of attention due to rallies many are opting for this weight loss options. For more information about Aqua Bike is popularly used as part of the aqua work out regime.
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To achieve these entire benefits one can consider aqua sports and aqua workout as part of their life and while going for the training one can use aqua bike as it gives lots of fun and excitement. While doing exercise inside the water one is constantly fighting with the resistance of the water. It helps to develop the strength of the heart as well as the muscles. But while doing so one does not get exhausted at all.
Aqua bike help to do cycling exercise under the water and during such cycling exercise the muscles of the legs are stretched as you have to continuously resist the water that is stopping you from doing the cycling otherwise.
Aqua bikes are available in many forms and they have different specifications also. Some of the features are: The bikes are mostly semi automatic and / or automatic while operation is concerned They have pedal resistance to increase the level of strength required to do the cycling Most of them have ergonomic handles bars They are mostly V shaped in nature Some of the bikes are meant for intensive training programs while some of them are made for regular exercise regime and can also be used in the residence Some of the bikes really needs lots of effort to operate them and heavy in nature which are typically meant for intensive exercise classes The materials that are generally used to make these bikes are so selected that they are not damaged by rust since they will be extensively used under water
So, if are really thinking to reduce weight and make yourself look slim or you are an athlete who has met with an accident and want to once again train oneself to go back to the field again or want to develop your body muscles then join aqua fitness club and use aqua bikes to add some fun to your strict exercise regime.
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