TOP TIPS
FOR GYM
FLOOR DESIGN
By Juliana Mare
Specifically designed based on the
spatial limits of the floor, this is a
clever solution for gyms to transform
existing spaces without the need for
any major renovation time or cost.
F
rom the arrangement
of cardio equipment
down to the colour
of the walls, Juliana Mare
chats to design experts to
find out which floor layouts
are the best for your gym.
What convinces a person to join a gym?
Of course, factors like price and location
are crucial in the decision-making
process, but did you know that design
features could also significantly impact a
final decision?
Designated training spaces, traffic
flow, machine availability, equipment
variety and colour schemes are design
features, which can be instrumental in
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membership sales and retention rates.
Ultimately, the overall aesthetic of a gym
and its layout will determine how
comfortable a member is within the gym
and whether or not they will return.
Pavigym Brand Manager, Anthony
Barker says imagining how your space
will work most effectively during your
peak period, is the best strategy when it
comes to design. ‘The best layouts utilise
efficiently, all the areas of the gym…
while catering specifically to the needs
of their clientele.’
Integral to achieving this is dividing
your space into specific training zones,
helping to simplify the overall layout of
the gym. This extends further than the
obvious cardio and weights division to
truly maximise every nook and cranny.
Products like the Pavigym Functional
Zone 2.0, ‘can transform previously
underutilised areas into exciting, new
small group training spaces,’ says
Anthony.
An innovative new approach, Pavigym’s
Functional Training uses line markings
and shapes on the floor to create fun
and exciting circuit stations. These easyto-follow stations can include a range of
linear and round shapes with the option
of anchors and friction surfaces, offering
members an extremely versatile space
to liven their workouts.
Specifically designed based on the
spatial limits of the floor, this is a clever
solution for gyms to transform existing
spaces without the need for any major
renovation time or cost.
According to Precor’s National
Marketing Manager, Richard Derbyshire,
11 per cent of gym members leave
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