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 However, if your hospitality business is missing a fitness center or your equipment is outdated, you could lose this edge.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.
Customizing your fitness experience will involve more than painting walls and purchasing equipment. It means developing a continuous expression of your brand, from equipment and flooring to lighting and interior design. Here are a few ways that you can customize and custom-brand your fitness center, with inspiration photos!
The Atlantic Apartments on Avenue of the Arts in Center City Philadelphia accounted for every detail when designing their black and white luxury fitness center. Along a window-lined wall draped with cove-lit sheer curtains runs a row of 17 cardio stations, including Precor’s top-of-the-line P82 pieces in the latest black pearl colorway.
Demand for energizing and exciting group classes means big changes for many in the fitness industry. Court Jester Athletic Club embraced the trend and transformed their old racquetball courts into impressive functional fitness training rooms.
Our 2018 fitness expos have officially come to a close and we are excited and grateful that so many people came out to learn about some of the best equipment in the industry and engage with our team one-on-one.
Over the past few years, we have seen many different trends inside the fitness industry driven by the upcoming millennial generation
The marketing team recently got some time to sit down with Matt Bogumil, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for our Northern Territory. Matt has been a valued member of our team since 2007. More than ten years later, he is known throughout our company as the go-to resource for industry knowledge and has a long track-record of leading others by example. We discussed everything from the recent trends he’s seeing in the education market in Upstate NY, his advice for his customers, as well as his favorite equipment.
According to behavioral psychologists, color affects a person’s mind as well as body. Light enters from eyes and skin, travels through neurological pathways and affects the pineal gland in the brain, which in turn affects our body, mind, and emotions.
After a long work week, taking a trip to the gym on a Friday isn’t very appealing to most people. However, with more and more people sitting all week at sedentary office jobs, the need for exercise as a healthy daily routine is ever-increasing. So, if employees are too tired after work to travel to the gym, why not bring the gym to the office?
The marketing team recently got some time to sit down with Mitch Clark, Territory Sales Manager for Upstate NY.
Advantage recently partnered with Olympus Corporation of the Americas to bring their employees a premium corporate fitness center.
