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 However, if your hospitality business is missing a fitness center or your equipment is outdated, you could lose this edge.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.
Gym design can make or break your fitness center. It is the foundation of your fitness space — affecting your long-term success. However, unless you are a professional, chances are that you have never designed a gym before. Our gym design experts are here to help! Let’s unpack 7 vital considerations for designing a new gym interior.
For an upcoming project in the residential Panther Commons building, Austen Coats Smith, the Associate Director of Campus Fitness at High Point University, was well aware of the positive and ongoing relationship between the university and Advantage. In the past, High Point has trusted our team to support their fitness facility projects including layout and design strategy, professional equipment suggestions, customization options and overall quality of customer service from beginning to end (and beyond).
The Burlingame Country Club has created its own special sense of community. They are always striving to improve the center of that community—their clubhouse! They have been working through a 10-year plan to make improvements to spaces within the club.
Everyone wants their new gym or fitness facility to succeed. Whether you are creating a standalone gym or a community amenity, the payoff needs to be worth the time, energy, and (perhaps most importantly) money you are investing. One of the biggest determining factors of gym success is the equipment you choose. Let’s take a look at why quality gym equipment brands are so important, and the 5 top manufacturers for gym owners, developers, and managers to consider.
Setting a new benchmark, the brand-new Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Clinic at Chan Soon Shiong Medical Center in Johnstown, PA is designed with top-notch equipment to cater specifically to physical therapy and athletic performance clients. Get an exclusive glimpse of the design and premium equipment choices that are attracting their target audience.
Building a gym or fitness space? Here are three tips that’ll save you time and money during your build.
A good fitness facility needs an upgrade now and then. If you’re considering updating an existing facility but aren’t ready for a full-on makeover, you have options. There are many ways to affordably upgrade and update your fitness space without breaking the bank.
Beginners are one of the most important audiences to attract with your gym. Here’s how to design a fitness space that caters to beginners.
ASF partnered with Oxford Development to design an innovative fitness center in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Planning any upgrades to your gym in the new year? Get started with this top-of-the-line equipment for the best results.
