Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Should Your Gym Buy? If you’re stocking a gym floor with one piece of cardio at a time, the elliptical vs treadmill question comes up fast. The short answer: treadmills burn more calories per minute and build running fitness, while ellipticals are lower impact, take less floor space per […]
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Commercial Multi-Station Gym Machine Buying Guide: How to Choose One for Your Facility A multi-station gym machine packs several strength exercises into one frame, so a handful of members can train different muscle groups at the same time without buying five separate units. For hotels, apartment complexes, schools, corporate fitness rooms, and small studios, it’s […]
Commercial Air Bike Buying Guide: What Gyms Should Look For in a Fan Bike A commercial air bike is the simplest cardio machine in the building and one of the hardest workouts you can hand a member. There’s no motor, no speed setting, no resistance dial, and almost nothing to break. Pedal harder and it […]
Commercial Leg Press Machine Buying Guide: 45-Degree, Vertical, and Hack Squat Combos A commercial leg press machine is one of the first pieces members look for after the squat rack. It moves real weight, works for beginners and advanced lifters at the same time, and doesn’t need a spotter. It’s also easy to buy wrong, […]
Hotel Gym Equipment: The Complete Buying Guide for Hotel Owners Hotel gym equipment is one of the few amenities that pays for itself twice: once in guest satisfaction scores, and again in the review mentions that come with them. The problem is that most hotel fitness rooms are either under-equipped or over-bought. A 90-key select-service […]
Bumper Plates vs Iron Plates: What Commercial Gyms Should Actually Buy The bumper plates vs iron plates question has a boring answer and a useful one. The boring answer is “buy both.” The useful answer depends on your floor: cast iron plates are cheaper per pound, thinner on the bar, and last for decades in […]
Leasing vs Buying Commercial Gym Equipment: A Guide for Gym Owners Leasing vs buying gym equipment comes down to how much cash you can put down and how long you plan to keep the machines. Buying costs more upfront but you own the asset, build equity, and stop paying after the term ends. Leasing spreads […]
New vs Used Commercial Gym Equipment: What Gym Owners Should Actually Buy The new vs used gym equipment decision is a cash-flow question more than a price question. New equipment costs more upfront and comes with a warranty, spare parts, and a service life you can plan around. Used equipment cuts the initial outlay by […]