Assisted Pull-Up and Dip Machine Buying Guide for Commercial Gyms An assisted pull up and dip machine is the one strength station that lets total beginners train pull-ups and dips on day one. That is why it earns its floor space in almost every commercial gym: it takes the two most intimidating bodyweight movements and […]
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Leg Extension and Leg Curl Machine Buying Guide for Commercial Gyms A leg extension and leg curl machine belongs in almost every commercial strength floor, and the single most common buying decision is whether to buy one combo machine or two separate units. Here is the short answer: on a small or mid-size floor, buy […]
Commercial Shoulder Press Machine Buying Guide: What to Order for Your Gym If you are equipping a commercial gym, buy a commercial shoulder press machine before you buy anything exotic. It is one of the few upper-body stations that almost every member can use on day one, it needs no spotter, and it holds its […]
Commercial Gym Equipment Brands: What You’re Actually Paying For The commercial gym equipment brands that earn their price are the ones still running on your floor in year seven, with parts you can actually get. Brand counts, but not for the reason most buyers assume. What you pay for at the top of the market […]
Commercial Chest Press Machine Buying Guide: Pec Deck vs Chest Press and What to Order If you are buying for a commercial gym, order a commercial chest press machine first and add a pec deck second. The chest press is the machine beginners, casual members, and older members actually use, because it lets them push […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]