You have a coherent concept, a suitable location, all legal issues have been clarified and the financing is in place. Now it's time to set up your studio, which can be a real challenge under certain circumstances. We provide assistance and explain the steps you need to take.
Setting up a gym - step by step
The floor plan
Think about how you can best combine the concept you have developed for your studio with the premises. The floor plan of the building will help you with this. How many and which rooms are available or do you need? How big are they? How are the rooms arranged?
Very important: Regardless of whether you are having the building for your studio constructed or are setting up an existing property from scratch, there are a number of building regulations for fitness studios that need to be observed. For example, a ventilation system must be installed and adequate fire protection, including escape and rescue routes, must be guaranteed.
All about building regulations for fitness studios
Room planning
When planning the space, you should make full use of the available space and not waste any space, but at the same time divide everything up so that your members have enough room to train and the equipment is not too close together. It is also important that the rooms are clearly laid out so that everything runs smoothly even at peak times. It also contributes to a harmonious room climate and helps exercisers to keep track of the individual pieces of equipment. Therefore, think about how many machines you can accommodate in a room and how you can arrange them, for example in a circle for circuit training or thematically arranged according to muscle groups.
The equipment
The be-all and end-all of studio set-up is the right equipment. Ideally, you should set up your gym to be as versatile and varied as possible. The equipment includes strength machines for targeted muscle building (e.g. ab trainer, multi-station and cable pulley), endurance machines for better fitness (e.g. ergometer, rowing machine, treadmill and cross trainer) and a free weights area with barbells, dumbbells and weight benches. Make sure that all your equipment and products are of good quality, as they should have a long service life. If the purchase of refurbished used equipment is an alternative for you, then take a look at our marketplace. You can save a lot of money here and the fitness equipment will still be as good as new.
Other facilities include a reception area with a reception desk and access control, an office and attractive changing rooms with lockable lockers and well-maintained sanitary facilities.
Other considerations are: Which floor should be laid? Do you need a wellness area? Would you like to offer courses and need a separate course room with the necessary equipment? Should televisions be on?
The color scheme is also important. So think about the colors you want to use for your studio beforehand. Yellow, for example, has a stimulating and motivating effect, blue cools and calms, orange promotes communication.
Conclusion:
There are a few things to consider when setting up a gym. In summary, the following steps are necessary:
- drawing up a floor plan
- Planning the space based on the floor plan in order to make optimum use of the available space
- Fitting out the reception area, fitness equipment, changing rooms and sanitary facilities
- a suitable color concept
Do you need help setting up your gym?
Then we at fitnessmarkt.de are the right people for you! We can help you set up your gym quickly and free of charge by putting you in touch with the right partners from all areas!
Feel free to contact us on 0911/521919-10 or send an e-mail to service@fitnessmarkt.de!
Editorial team fitnessmarkt.de
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Published on: 27 December 2023