Industry Insights

The 5 Gym Requirements Every Fitness Space Needs

The 5 Gym Requirements Every Fitness Space Needs

When designing the ultimate fitness space, it’s important to have all the basic categories included. After all, just like a workout, you want your gym to be well balanced with a good variety of different equipment types, machines, accessories, and training opportunities. Reach out to our team to start your design today!




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No Limits to Fitness: The Best Interactive Fitness Products of 2022

No Limits to Fitness: The Best Interactive Fitness Products of 2022

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.




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Fitness in Firefighting

Fitness in Firefighting

In the following interview, Russel Vidler, NY State Fire Inspector and Lead Physical Training Instructor for the NYS Fire Academy Recruit Firefighter Program, offers us insight into the importance of firefighter fitness and health.




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Growth and Trends In Multifamily Fitness

Growth and Trends In Multifamily Fitness

We’re excited to see that the multifamily sector is leading the charge back to growth in the fitness industry. CBRE predicts that the multifamily market will surpass pre-pandemic demand in 2021, with investment volume reaching about $148 billion this year! Check out our favorite wellness and community trends inspired by CID Design Group’s forecast for the multifamily market for 2021.




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Is Leasing Equipment Right for Your Gym?

Is Leasing Equipment Right for Your Gym?

Equipping a full gym can be daunting (not to mention expensive), and thinking about the best way to pay for it is enough to make your head spin. At ASF, we know this because we’ve helped all kinds of clients throughout the eastern US build successful gyms. Whether you’re starting from scratch, completely refreshing your space, or just trying to find the best use of your budget, here are our top reasons why leasing may be the perfect fit for you.




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Amplify Your School’s Gym in 2021

Amplify Your School’s Gym in 2021

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.




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How Does Social Distancing Work in a Gym?

How Does Social Distancing Work in a Gym?

Amid the ongoing pandemic, strict social distancing measures have kept many gyms around the world on lockdown or operating under very strict guidelines. The bottom line is that, like everything else, the fitness industry has been changed by the pandemic. But that doesn’t mean people are going to stop working out together. Gyms will just have to get creative to ensure safe workouts.




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PELOTON TO ACQUIRE PRECOR

PELOTON TO ACQUIRE PRECOR

On December 21, 2020, Peloton, the leading interactive fitness platform, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Precor. See the press release here.

We’re very excited to see what possibilities this acquisition opens up for the future of fitness and for our customers!




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Top Fitness Trends and Equipment for the New Year

Top Fitness Trends and Equipment for the New Year

Fitness trends can help you plan for the future of your fitness center, especially in terms of the equipment you need to attract new members, but it is important to differentiate between lasting trends and passing fads. That’s why we have compiled three of the top fitness trends from the past 10 years to inform your gym planning and purchasing decisions for 2021.




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What Can I Do to Customize My Multifamily Gym?

What Can I Do to Customize My Multifamily Gym?

What gym amenities do your residents want? How can I encourage participation and keep residents engaged? In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, are gyms safe ? Are apartment buildings safe? Answer these 3 questions to design the best multifamily fitness center. Plus, take a sneak peek at 3 apartment gyms who did it right!




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