Functional training is a popular exercise style that many fitness facilities are still working to effectively accommodate. This particular type of training involves exercises designed to ready and strengthen the body for everyday tasks and natural movements. When it comes to buying the right equipment, you want to ensure you find the right solutions for your gym or fitness center. We have put together a complete functional training equipment buyer's guide with 9 considerations you need to make informed decisions.
The hospitality industry has changed rapidly in the last decade with the rise of Airbnb and other rental marketplaces. One primary advantage hotels have maintained is the on-site fitness facility. However, if your hospitality business is missing a fitness center or your equipment is outdated, you could lose this edge. You might wonder, "Should I update my hotel gym? Are hospitality fitness centers important?" We have the answers you are looking for.
Advantage Sport & Fitness (ASF), a leading provider of high-quality commercial fitness facility design and equipment solutions, is excited to announce its expansion to serve the Mid-Atlantic Region, encompassing New Jersey (NJ), Delaware (DE), Maryland (MD), Washington, D.C. (DC), and Virginia (VA). This strategic expansion with vendor partners such as Precor, Escape Fitness and Power Lift, marks a significant milestone in the company's growth and dedication to designing innovative, customized fitness spaces for clients.
A new or updated fitness amenity can be a major draw for potential residents looking for multifamily housing, but why does this particular amenity carry so much weight?
If you own or operate a gym or fitness space, you already know that exercise is an essential part of a well-balanced lifestyle. It can also be a great way to connect with other people. Interactive fitness equipment allows users to try new things, whether it’s classes, games, or competitions, while getting their favorite workout in.
Greer, SC - Advantage Sport & Fitness, a leading provider of fitness equipment and gym design services, is proud to announce the opening of a new 51,500 square foot warehouse and showroom in Greer, SC. This state-of-the-art facility will allow the company to better serve its customers in the Southeastern United States and beyond.
The downtown Jacksonville headquarters of VyStar Credit Union recently completed an extensive employee wellness upgrade by partnering with our team on their corporate fitness center design. Advantage was able to offer VyStar the latest technology enhancements, including P82 touchscreens on Precor treadmills, ellipticals, AMTs, and stationary bikes. A variety of fitness accessories from Escape Fitness accompany Wellbeats’ touchscreen portal for on-demand, virtual instructor-led fitness classes. From our portfolio of interactive fitness products, Echelon Connect Bikes and Aviron Interactive Rowers were chosen to round out the offering.
Several design elements take this fitness space to the next level:
That blue and white ceiling - what a statement!
Custom motivational wall graphics that energize the room and the exercisers
Wood plank accent walls to add natural warmth
Thank you, VyStar, for trusting us with your corporate fitness center upgrade!
“Our teams work hard each and every day, with a focus on providing best in class products and services to our members and communities. Providing them a space to focus on their physical health is important. This is in addition to many other benefits we have worked on for our Best Place To Work initiative.”
Featured Fitness Equipment
Mike Mills
GA & Northern FL Territory Sales Manager
mpmills@advantagefitness.com
Yard 8 is a luxury multifamily property in Florida. We partnered with developer Wood Partners to create a jaw-dropping fitness center for their residents.
Located on the warm and breezy shores of the Florida Gulf Coast, the Cypress Dunes neighborhood is nestled amid palm trees and natural wildlife. Late last year, we partnered with the community to refresh their on-site fitness facility, replacing outdated equipment with premium Precor cardio (treadmills, AMTs™, and a recumbent bike), Precor Vitality dual-function strength units. UMAX free weights, TRX suspension trainers and Escape Fitness medicine balls, yoga mats, and other functional accessories diversify the offering.
