What should I consider when choosing equipment for the free weights area? What parameters should I pay attention to in order to ensure the comfort of those who train in my club? What is spacing and why is it so important? Should I limit myself just to Plate Loaded machines in the strength zone?
Choosing equipment for the strength area is a real challenge: stacking, basic and dual machines, gates, lifts, benches, accessories...now multiply that by the number of brands and all your enthusiasm and excitement can turn to despair and confusion. You try the method of elimination... you choose well-known, recommended brands, but sometimes the budget breaks after just a few items on the list, and those less known have a few pieces in one series and... the migraine returns... Restart, take a few deep breaths and return to the basics – who are your customers? What devices will they use? How advanced are they, what is the profile of your club? Add the amount of space plus the budget and you will start moving in the right direction.
Another important, and unfortunately often forgotten issue, is the availability of equipment service, spare parts and time of response. The durability of individual components is very important in free-weight machines, as they are used not only frequently, but also under a heavy load.
The best option is to consult a dealer who has experience in complete equipping of clubs and testing the machines themselves. It will be a total jackpot, if they work in a company that additionally provides service. Such knowledge of equipment gives you a comfort to choose the best option in the ever-expanding market of fitness and gym equipment.
Sleek commercial functionality
Despite its commercial purpose, the NPG NoExcuses series features an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Most Plate Loaded machines have a heavy, complex design. Overwhelming garage style, metal and rawness may not match your vision for the club and your target audience.
NPG's NoExcuses machines are composed of strong and stable structure, enabling professionals to achieve their maximum performance. Nevertheless, the designers were able to apply a pleasing finish to them. The double-colour scheme additionally contributes to the sleek visual perception. We took one step further – you can personalise the colour of the frames. These days, the possibilities of choosing the training place are enormous, the value of details has skyrocketed. We are looking for what is original and unique, surprising and unusual. The answer to our clients’ increasingly high expectations is personalisation. Thanks to it, the ordered equipment may be delivered in the colours of your club. This makes an electrifying impression on customers who once again come across your brand.
Effective training – a basis to keep your clients with you
The percentage of gym pass renewal went down while customer service and marketing costs skyrocketed. Successful training became the basis for encouraging Club Members to return. The effectiveness is now more important than the “often and long” rule.
The fitness equipment industry spread its wings in the direction of UX. When designing NPG NoExcuses we started with the basics. The design of our machines allows you to isolate the muscle or muscle group being trained. The key for success is the optimal biomechanics of the equipment. The angle of inclination and many adjustment possibilities of the movable elements guarantee perfect fitting of the equipment to the height and figure of the trainee. This knowledge allowed us to create a series of machines for complete equipment of the strength zone.
The mechanical components and calibrated steel rollers of the NPG NoExcuses ensure smooth movement during exercise. The wide shoulder spacing allows you to fit into the machine with ease. This is particularly important, as the larger measurements of people with strong, expansive physiques have often excluded them from using equipment largely dedicated to them.
A detail that matters
A life record, a moment for which you have been working for months or even years, requires the equipment which, to put it colloquially, "can handle it" and will not exclude the trainee from their epic goal due to underdeveloped details. The series, recognised by a very well-known figure in the world of bodybuilding – Radek Słodkiewicz, and certified with his slogan "no excuses", was created with small things in mind. Very durable rubber handles allow for a secure and safe grip, even with already tired hands. The aluminium footrest prevents slipping during training. The trainee can concentrate entirely on the correct execution of the movement. The extra-long, built-in Ø50mm stainless steel load holders are inserted at a slight angle, so that even the device fully loaded with plates will ensure a safe workout. NPG NoExcuses features a comfortable and easy seat-backrest adjustment for a stable and suitable training position. A functional and aesthetic asset is the high-quality upholstery with tear-resistant stitching. You don't have to worry about the downtime due to replacing torn fabric.
...and all of that with a particular goal in mind: to reach for the impossible.
The gems... like the icing on the cake
Yes, many of the above-mentioned qualities can be found in free-weight machines from a number of different brands, but in the NPG NoExcuses they are brought together in one series. In addition, among the 38 machines you'll find real treasures – missing pieces in the puzzle: the Belt Squat or 3 different devices for the "shoulders sideways" exercise. If you want to get ahead of the competition and stand out, you need to have a few tricks up your sleeve.
Price to quality ratio
It is worth noting that the NPG NoExcuses series is manufactured in Europe. This fact alone deserves to be clearly emphasised. And while it may resemble the iconic Plate Loaded series of machines from the other side of the big water, the price definitely suits every pocket.
From the beginning it was clear who would be the ideal ambassador of the NPG NoExcuses brand – Radek Słodkiewicz. Recognition from the Master, further cooperation and equipping his club with NPG NoExcuses are further proof of the exceptional quality of these devices.
Join the elite group of NPG NoExcuses Official Training Centres.
With the purchase of min. 12 devices, your club will receive a shield and marketing support.
The first club in Poland:
Słodkiewicz Gym&Fitness Środa Wlk
First club in Germany:
Inmotion Fitnesstreff
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Text: Fitnessclub24
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Published on: 28 March 2022