Selecting
equipment with
wide appeal that can
adapt well to your
facility’s
programmatic
requirements from
session to session
is key..
The beauty of functional training, by
definition, is its intended purpose of
helping one’s physical performance
in preparation for daily activities. To
accomplish this, there are many great
tools to incorporate into a functional
frame so as never to illicit boredom.
Intuitive attachment of accessories
quickly and safely is critical.
Don’t feel pressure to combine every
facet of what’s in vogue into one
structure (i.e. Olympic Movement, battle
ropes, land mines).
Higher intensity activities can be
planned for closely adjacent areas with
supplemental rigging and power racks.
This can help limit the intimidation
factor for new participants looking to
acclimate into fun and newfound styles
of training. Work closely with a functional
design specialist to configure training
spaces so that a high demand area will
not be dominated by a single user for an
extended period of time.
Preserve space for clients
not equipment
Most of us have witnessed various rigs
that provide fair exercise functionality,
but their form factor and unintended
consequences of space consumption
quickly outweigh the intended benefit.
Too many fitness frames are simply space
occupiers and don’t sufficiently support
storage, nor do they optimise effectively
for simultaneous utilisation. Instead, they
engulf the middle of the room and often
severely limit open space required for
human movement.
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So much for a focus on functional.
A dedicated space for functional
training requires strong planning and a
bit of discipline to thin out older, single
purpose equipment that otherwise might
be consuming space with marginal
benefit. Preserve floor space and height
wherever possible.
When designing for a dynamic training
space, the opportunity at hand is
to demonstrate inclusiveness while
driving new member engagement and
retention.
Well organised spaces demonstrate
to your clients that you believe such
is important, and your clients will
participate in keeping order too.
Author: Bryan Green is a wellness
industry entrepreneur and fitness facility
design expert. He has overseen the
design and development of exercise
facilities for Fortune 100 companies,
global hospitality flags, health clubs,
specialty studios, universities, and
professional sports teams.
Article originally published on LinkedIn: -
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