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Reduce Your Energy Footprint: Sustainability in Fitness
Businesses and individuals across all categories and industries have been investing more time and effort over the past few years in being “green,” and sustainability in fitness is no exception. Reducing waste and decreasing the impact that a fitness facility or...

Outdoor Fitness Equipment that Elevates Exercise and Community
As we move through the effects of COVID-19, many people have relocated their workouts into their homes as a convenient solution. In-home workouts offer flexibility to fit in a workout any time of the day, but exercising inside in isolation day after day can deprive...

Building Community Outdoors
People are looking for ways to connect with others, now more than ever. A strong sense of community is not just a means to learn and thrive in life, but a system we rely on for physical and mental well-being. Outdoor activity and sports can help people connect with...

Add Value to Residential Building with a Quality Gym
Multifamily Fitness Facility ROI When designing and building a new multifamily fitness facility, be sure to include plans for a fitness center or you might be leaving revenue, and potential community members, on the table. While amenities like event spaces, in-unit...

Ecosystem | Riverstone Park in Coeur d’Alene, ID
Coeur d’Alene Parks and Recreation Department and Panhandle Parks Foundation received an amazing donation of Ecosystem by Gym Rax®, an innovative outdoor exercise structure, that has been installed near Riverstone Park beside the Centennial Trail above the river. This unique outdoor exercise equipment was donated by Bryan Green, Founder and CEO of Aktiv Solutions.

Having a Home Gym and a Gym Membership is the Best of Both Worlds
When it comes to working out in a home gym or at your fitness facility or club of choice, both are good options. Striking a balance between working out at your home gym and working out at the gym is a terrific solution for most and will allow you to achieve the best results.

Year-Round Outdoor Exercise Can Improve Fitness and Wellness Levels
Outdoor exercise doesn’t have to be seasonal! When the temperatures start to dip and the days get shorter, it’s easy to give in to the cold and take your workouts indoors for the season. But there are many benefits of exercising outside during the fall and...

Why Functional Movement Matters
If functional training isn’t part of your personal exercise routine, or its not emphasized in your fitness facility, now is the time to consider a change. Now more than ever, its critical that people approach fitness with a forward-thinking mindset, so we are set up for life-long health success.

How to Create an Outdoor Amenity Space People Will Love
Fitness and wellness have been among the most sought-after amenities in the multi-family and hotel sectors for some time and are still on the rise. A recent study done by Accor shows the availability of sports and fitness space in hotels is increasingly appreciated...

Aktiv Solutions unveils an evolution in open-air fitness equipment, Ecosystem x Gym Rax®
SANTA MONICA, CA – Leading functional fitness design and supply company Aktiv Solutions has announced the launch of its innovative new outdoor training structures, Ecosystem. Ecosystem is the latest addition to the Gym Rax® line of Smart Rigging™...

Add Value to Your Facility with Outdoor Exercise
Outdoor Workout Trends and History Outdoor exercise has become increasingly more common over the past 3 years. Outdoor workouts have also become more effective and, in some cases, necessary. The Covid pandemic may have initiated or exacerbated the prevalence of...

Equipment Must-Haves For Your Home Gym
The first key to success in working out at home is keeping the sessions fresh and creative. It’s easy to fall into a rut and begin doing the same workouts repeatedly, which can result in sub-par results, and lead to boredom and fatigue.