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 However, if your hospitality business is missing a fitness center or your equipment is outdated, you could lose this edge.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.
In the Spring of 2022, Cambridge Village opened their third community, The Cambridge at Brier Creek, in Raleigh’s bustling Brier Creek neighborhood. Led by William Gillespie, Wellness Director at the Brier Creek location, the onsite team has created a way for every resident to achieve a fulfilling, holistic lifestyle.
Home to the new regional headquarters of First National Bank, FNB Tower is a 22-story mixed-use development in Downtown Raleigh that completed construction in 2019 and hosts 325,869 square feet of Class A office, retail, and residential apartment space. ASF partnered with developer Dominion Realty Partners on their fitness amenity plans for 511 Faye, a luxury apartment community housed in FNB Tower that features high-rise views of the city and leverages the latest in fitness technology.
Leading into 2019, the Jamison at Brier Creek had big plans to update and refresh their apartment community. Near the top of the list was a nod to the increasing popularity of wellness and healthy living, with a project to upgrade their existing fitness equipment and convert a spacious movie theater room into a functional fitness and group exercise studio.
Advantage has opened a new warehouse in Greenville, SC! Centrally located in the heart of our southern territory, the 20,000 square foot facility is the headquarters for our new southern installation and delivery teams, serving North & South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and parts of Alabama and Florida.
The motto of Crescent High School in Iva, South Carolina is “Relentlessly Pursuing Excellence” and their impressive new weight room gives athletes the tools needed to achieve this goal. Featuring the school’s name, colors, and logo, the equipment instills a sense of pride as students pursue excellence.
Located in the heart of Chapel Hill, North Carolina and adjacent to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus, Carolina Square is a three-building complex featuring office space, 43,000 square feet of retail space, and 246 apartments. Residents enjoy luxury living with modern amenities, including a new fitness center.
The brand-new Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness, a colossal 216,000 square-foot facility, now stands to serve students, faculty, and alumni at the UNC Greensboro campus in North Carolina. Construction began in 2014 and has recently been completed, just in time for the start of the 2016 fall semester.
