A commercial gym, however, needs more than to give clients various equipment and class options; space optimization is essential for creating a functional and warm environment. If you have a big gym or small fitness studio, you want to get the most out of your space so that it helps you to improve the user experience, make it safer and grow your business. Read on to discover six simple tips for maximizing space in your commercial gym without compromising the quality of your service.
1. Quality multi functional equipment
A limited amount of space can not be overlooked. Multi functional equipment can be highly supportive of maximizing your floor space. Instead of requiring a separate machine for each exercise, machine which can be used for several exercises.
Examples : Functional trainers allowing users to do variety of exercises, cable attachments on power racks with adjustable benches.
Benefits : It cuts clutter and gives your clients variety in one small space by offering more workouts.
2. Set Baselines for Designated Zones for Specific Activities
By splitting zones into designated areas such as cardio areas, strength training areas, functional training areas and stretching areas, the flow of traffic can be (somewhat) streamlined and overcrowding avoided. Organizing your gym into separate areas changes the way the space feels and gives it a different function.
Tip : Put the most popular equipment in high traffic spots, and in quieter spots for stretching and cool down.
Benefits : It reduces congestion and allows a logical flow so that members can more easily locate the equipment they need.
3. Utilize Vertical Space
Vertical space is one underestimated solution for maximized gym space. Walls don’t just exist to serve as a barrier between rooms, hiding extraneous mess, and providing a sense of privacy. Walls can actually help store equipment, add functionality, and increase openness.
Examples : Put kettlebells, resistance bands or medicine balls out on wall mounted racks. This also allows you to have pull up bars and climbing ropes, which engage vertical space but do not use floor space.
Benefits : Removing the floor frees up space for movement and group training without taking away something essential.
4. Foldable or Stackable Equipment
If your gym has group classes or circuit training, foldable or stackable equipment will be a rockstar upgrade. Foldable benches, collapsible squat racks or stackable plyo boxes can also be stowed away easily when you’re not using it.
Tip : Stackable mats or adjustable dumbbells can make saving floor space even better.
Benefits : The flexibility allows you to convert open space for different uses as you need, say like changing the use from a weightlifting area to a yoga studio for example, enhance your gym’s versatility.
5. Natural light and mirrors together maximize space and light.
As odd as it may seem lighting and mirrors are essential to how full a gym or auditorium or classroom or high school or church feels. Strategically placed mirrors combined with bright well lit areas can give you the illusion of a bigger space.
Tip : Position cardio equipment near windows so you get as much natural light as possible. To make your room appear bigger, use large mirrors on the walls to reflect light and adequate to give more room.
Benefits : Visual appeal aside, well lit and open feel gyms can help make your members experience a more pleasant workout, and length of stay.
6. Go Digital: Virtual Training Stations
However, as digital fitness grows, virtual training stations could cut the expense of physical space and afford a diverse array of workouts. One or two digital stations set up enables members to do guided workouts without equipment or instructor-led classes.
Tip: For fitness, offer a range of classes such as yoga, HIIT or strength training by way of touchscreen system in which clients can pick their way workout according to their needs.
Benefits : That way your members get a fun, techy way to spend their floor time and excess equipment is kept off the floor.
Conclusion
To maximize your use of space in your commercial gym, you’re not simply trying to stuff equipment into a small room, you’re looking at strategic planning, smart design and clever problem solving. To make the most of your space and improve functionality and aesthetics, invest in multi functional equipment, use vertical and flexible storage, and create clear zones. Remember, a well organized and spacious feeling gym draws more members and boosts your bottom line.
If you keep these six tips in mind you will have the basis for transforming your commercial gym into a space efficient and dynamic fitness environment that will keep your clients coming back.