ACCESS CONTROL convenient and less prone to damage due to the simple operation . Along with automatically unlocking once the facilities have closed , giving cleaning staff fast and automatic access , this dramatically reduces the number of ‘ out of order ’ lockers . The effect is less stress and worry for customers looking for a long-term gym to help with their wellbeing .
Providing easily accessed social spaces
Creating a stress-free environment is one piece of the puzzle , another is giving people a space in which to be social . The research shows that 43 % of people are motivated to go to the gym because it helps them make new friends .
Catering to clubs , groups , and teams can be difficult without the right access control . Large groups of people need temporary access to shared facilities , like running tracks or five-a-side pitches , at the same time .
Key locks won ’ t work in these situations , and facilities that have used them will be familiar with lost keys , the hassle of handing keys between groups , the need to have staff present for key collection and pick up . This isn ’ t a viable way to create social spaces that long-term gym-goers and teams will want to use . Team captains will find locations better suited to their team ’ s needs too .
Self-service coded locks are ideal for creating and controlling access to social facilities that people want , while not burdening leisure facilities with the cost of longer staffing hours and key collections / drop-offs . An added benefit
is the possibility of longer opening hours . Without the need to meet and collect keys , facilities can effectively be 24 / 7 , helping to attract and accommodate more teams and clubs .
Maintaining privacy in shared spaces
Privacy is a priority in shared spaces , though it can often be difficult to provide . Locker rooms are public , but customers need private spaces like cubicles or changing rooms . If these private spaces aren ’ t properly secure , customers will feel vulnerable and worry about embarrassing encounters . Key access addresses this issue – one user one key – but comes with all the baggage and problems that we know keys entail .
To create private spaces where customers feel confident and comfortable , facilities managers can use coded door locks equipped with ‘ do not disturb ’ functionality . This ensures no other user codes can access a private space when it is engaged .
Long-term memberships By using the right locking solutions and not relying on keys , leisure facilities and gyms can create environments that appeal to people ’ s deep motivations for going to the gym – connecting with others and looking after their mental health . As a result , January ’ s new customers are more likely to stick around .
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JANUARY 2025
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