Gym Equipment Spare Parts: What to Stock, What to Skip, and What to Ask the Factory A gym equipment spare parts kit worth 2 to 4 percent of your equipment spend prevents most of the downtime a commercial gym actually experiences. For a $120,000 fit-out, that is $2,400 to $4,800 of cables, pulleys, pins, bushings, […]
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How Many Strength Machines Does a Gym Need? A Planning Guide for Facility Owners Most commercial clubs land between 12 and 16 selectorized stations, 4 to 6 plate-loaded pieces, and 6 to 10 benches and racks for a strength floor of 3,000 to 5,000 sq ft. That is the working answer for a 1,500 to […]
Commercial Gym Mats Buying Guide: Thickness, Core Material, and What to Order Commercial gym mats come in four families, and the mat you need depends on the body that is going to hit it. For a general gym floor, 8 to 20 mm rubber handles weight drops and machine bases. For grappling, MMA, and judo, […]
How Many Leg Machines Does a Commercial Gym Need? How many leg machines does a gym need? For a general-fitness club with 2,000 to 4,000 members, the working number is four to six leg machines: one leg press, one squat-pattern machine (hack squat, pendulum, or leverage squat), one leg extension, one leg curl, and one […]
Recumbent Exercise Bike Buying Guide: What to Order for a Commercial Gym A recumbent exercise bike is the machine your least confident member walks to first. It is also the one most gyms buy on price and regret for eight years, because the two specs that decide whether people use it — step-through height and […]
Boxing Gym Equipment: What to Buy First, What to Skip, and How to Budget It If you are buying boxing gym equipment for a new facility, the short answer is this: spend your first money on the floor, the ceiling mounting points, and the strength and conditioning base. Bags and gloves are the visible part […]
Commercial Recumbent Stepper Buying Guide: What to Order for Your Facility A recumbent stepper solves a problem the recumbent bike does not: it gets the arms working, keeps the user seated, and stays gentle on the joints all at once. That combination is why senior living centers, rehab clinics, and any gym with an older […]
Senior Living Fitness Equipment: The Buying Guide for Active Aging Centers Senior living fitness equipment is a different animal from a standard commercial gym, and buying it like one is the most common mistake. The residents you are serving are not chasing personal records. They are trying to stay strong enough to climb stairs, carry […]