How to Choose Strength Equipment for Your Gym
Whether you are going to refresh your facilities or start your gym from scratch, the choice of equipment for the area of strength is not an easy decision. You need equipment that is attractive to all your users, but that is also a quality team, and that will last for years of continuous use.
These tips will help you decide which gymnastics conditioning equipment is best for your facilities, for your partners and for you.
See how other gyms find success
You are not the first to invest in strength equipment, so take advice from your colleagues and ask them what works for them and their facilities, this can help you.
Choose the perfect combination: Free Weight vs. Weight machines
There are two types of equipment that users expect to find in a gym: weight machines and free weight. If you include both in your facilities, you can be sure that you will meet the needs of your partners of all levels.
One of the biggest benefits of using weight machines is the simplicity with which it can be operated. The desired weight is selected by inserting a fastener into the weight stack; this makes it easier to adjust the weight during a routine since you don't even have to stand up. The only bad thing is that these machines have a limit, so some users may exceed them.
Adjustable free weight equipment uses the same round weights as halteras. These teams generally have a higher weight limit, so they are ideal for those who train with greater weight. On the other hand, the adjustable free weight equipment can use smaller weights than those of weight machines, so it is also ideal for beginners. In this equipment, the user has to interrupt his routine to add or remove the weights.
Did you know? Conventional equipment such as benches, free weights, machines and suspension equipment is the one with the greatest presence in the area of weights.
Visualize your weight area
How much space do you have to devote to the weight area of your gym?
If you start, remember that a significant part of the total space will be for areas without equipment such as a lobby, offices, bathrooms, utility rooms, and so on. If you are part of a gym franchise, remember that you have to follow particular standards, including space.
In fact, according to an IHRSA Gymnasium Equipment Market Comparative report, it says that fitness-only gyms tend to devote about 60% of their space to strength and conditioning training equipment, giving the other 40% to areas that already we mentioned.
After selecting the type of gym, we recommend choosing the option “Create a new plan”, where you can enter the approximate dimensions of your gym. You can navigate through your options for strength and cardio equipment, discovering potential ways to accommodate your facilities and get the most out of it.
Did you know? The number of women exposed to weight training at the beginning of their gym membership is twice that of men.
Decide if you are going to buy or rent your gym equipment When it comes to financial matters, each gym has its own unique needs.
Depending on your financial situation, is it better to buy or rent? If you rent equipment for your gym, you have the option to change it every certain number of years, keeping your gym updated and with the newest equipment on the market. If you decide to buy the gym equipment, it means that it is yours, making it an asset that you can later sell. If you choose to buy the strength equipment for your gym, you should also find out if it is better for you to buy it new or used.
Did you know? Users spend almost the same amount of time focused on strength training and flexibility as on cardio training.
Remember to take maintenance and warranty into account
If you are investing a considerable amount of money in a force team, of course, you are going to want it to stand the test of time and constant use.
Be sure to ask about what type of maintenance you need and the guarantees that it includes. Most exercise equipment manufacturers offer warranties that cover the service of technicians and replacement parts.
These tips will help you decide which gymnastics conditioning equipment is best for your facilities, for your partners and for you.
See how other gyms find success
You are not the first to invest in strength equipment, so take advice from your colleagues and ask them what works for them and their facilities, this can help you.
Choose the perfect combination: Free Weight vs. Weight machines
There are two types of equipment that users expect to find in a gym: weight machines and free weight. If you include both in your facilities, you can be sure that you will meet the needs of your partners of all levels.
One of the biggest benefits of using weight machines is the simplicity with which it can be operated. The desired weight is selected by inserting a fastener into the weight stack; this makes it easier to adjust the weight during a routine since you don't even have to stand up. The only bad thing is that these machines have a limit, so some users may exceed them.
Adjustable free weight equipment uses the same round weights as halteras. These teams generally have a higher weight limit, so they are ideal for those who train with greater weight. On the other hand, the adjustable free weight equipment can use smaller weights than those of weight machines, so it is also ideal for beginners. In this equipment, the user has to interrupt his routine to add or remove the weights.
Did you know? Conventional equipment such as benches, free weights, machines and suspension equipment is the one with the greatest presence in the area of weights.
Visualize your weight area
How much space do you have to devote to the weight area of your gym?
If you start, remember that a significant part of the total space will be for areas without equipment such as a lobby, offices, bathrooms, utility rooms, and so on. If you are part of a gym franchise, remember that you have to follow particular standards, including space.
In fact, according to an IHRSA Gymnasium Equipment Market Comparative report, it says that fitness-only gyms tend to devote about 60% of their space to strength and conditioning training equipment, giving the other 40% to areas that already we mentioned.
After selecting the type of gym, we recommend choosing the option “Create a new plan”, where you can enter the approximate dimensions of your gym. You can navigate through your options for strength and cardio equipment, discovering potential ways to accommodate your facilities and get the most out of it.
Did you know? The number of women exposed to weight training at the beginning of their gym membership is twice that of men.
Decide if you are going to buy or rent your gym equipment When it comes to financial matters, each gym has its own unique needs.
Depending on your financial situation, is it better to buy or rent? If you rent equipment for your gym, you have the option to change it every certain number of years, keeping your gym updated and with the newest equipment on the market. If you decide to buy the gym equipment, it means that it is yours, making it an asset that you can later sell. If you choose to buy the strength equipment for your gym, you should also find out if it is better for you to buy it new or used.
Did you know? Users spend almost the same amount of time focused on strength training and flexibility as on cardio training.
Remember to take maintenance and warranty into account
If you are investing a considerable amount of money in a force team, of course, you are going to want it to stand the test of time and constant use.
Be sure to ask about what type of maintenance you need and the guarantees that it includes. Most exercise equipment manufacturers offer warranties that cover the service of technicians and replacement parts.
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