Appendix

Fitness Do

Plan the space without equipment first, creating a “WELL shell” which equipment can be placed into
Cardio equipment should always be positioned with the best view and if possible near windows
Flex areas should be in the calmest area of the gym
Strength areas should always have rubber flooring to assist in buffering sound of weight being dropped
Sports performance flooring should always be used
Maximize natural air flow if climate and outdoor air quality permit
Hydration stations should always be in the gym
Hygienic wipes and hand sanitizer should always be available
Color and greenery should be encouraged to liven up the fitness space

Smell - Don’t forget about the all-important air exchange, ventilation and cooling! A well ventilated space is a fundamental of good gym design and ensure the HVAC system is regularly serviced. HVAC filters servicing fitness space should be changed more frequently.
Acoustics - Don’t ignore the noise factor when designing a gym. Acoustics are very important for many reasons: gym instructors are heard better, music is heard properly and people outside the space are not disturbed.
Ceiling Height - Remember to always measure how much head height there will be in the space from the floor of the treadmill, not the floor of the gym.
Safety - Don’t have gym equipment arranged in a way that is unsafe for the user or others around them. Make sure treadmills have adequate space behind them and are not touching the walls and sufficient clearance in the strength and functional zone.
Lighting - A gym needs to be bright, but make sure not to isolate that brightness from individual sources. Strong spotlights can disorientate people, which is dangerous.
Too Much Equipment - The solution isn’t always ‘buy a piece of equipment’. Sometimes less is more. Too much equipment doesn’t make a gym better - especially in a smaller space. Use the space in accordance with why your gym users actually need it. Make sure the hired gym designer doesn’t just