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 However, if your hospitality business is missing a fitness center or your equipment is outdated, you could lose this edge.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.
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.
A modern, fully-equipped and fully-branded gym is a powerful tool in attracting students and giving them the tools they need to succeed in and out of the classroom. Studies show that exercise can help all students improve in school by not only helping the brain get ready to learn but also making the brain retain information easier. As all of us navigate the changes around COVID-19 and students coming back to school in the fall, set your facility up for success with these top fitness trends for high schools and universities.
In an atmosphere dominated by Millenials and Gen Z, who now comprise 80% of health club members and the majority of all U.S. renters, multifamily communities can stay on-trend and get the biggest ROI for their health centers by offering these four core amenities: outdoor exercise, spaces for residents to perform app-based exercises, functional fitness equipment, and the very best all-in-one gyms.
Each year in March, the world’s leading fitness equipment manufacturers unveil new products and features at IHRSA - it’s the moment we wait for to catch a glimpse of “what’s next.” This year, IHRSA was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that didn’t stop our vendor partners from releasing new fitness products that are sure to impact the industry.
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.
Advantage is proud to announce a new partnership with Aviron Interactive, the fitness company specializing in interactive rowing machines. Equipped with a vibrant HD touchscreen, these rowers are the perfect blend of modern tech and traditional movement. The Tough Series rower features an innovative dual air and magnetic resistance system, industrial poly-v belt, adjustable and ergonomic seat, and low frame height for ease of use.
