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University of Louisville | Campus Recreation
Project Name: University of Louisville Kentucky Student Recreation Center (CRC) Location: Louisville, Kentucky Market Segment: Campus Recreation Project Summary: The University of Louisville recognized that their recreation center was overcrowded and packed with...
Getting Stronger: Balancing The Fitness Floorplan To Meet The Rising Popularity of Strength Training
Strength training is on the rise, and your users are demanding it. But are you doing enough to support strength training at your facility? If you’re serious about attracting and retaining members, residents, students, or your staff, learning how to optimize your...
Renovation Creates Outdoor Fitness Space at Brentwood Family YMCA
As featured in  Finding creative ways to exercise outside has been a recent trend in the fitness industry, and more community rec centers are considering the investment. One organization capitalizing on this development is the Brentwood Family YMCA, a branch of the...
Aktiv Helps Operators Build for the Next Gen of Fitness & Wellness
As featured in As the tastes and preferences of the modern fitness and wellness consumer evolve, so too must the physical layouts of facilities, whether they be large gyms or amenitized spaces in hotels, corporate wellness centers and apartment complexes. Aktiv...
Making Fitness Accessible for Everyone: Creating Inclusive Gym Environments
In creating a private home gym or a commercial fitness facility, it’s imperative to prioritize an inclusive gym design. A commercial facility that is safe and accessible for people of all abilities, ages, and fitness levels is not only a responsible approach,...
Aktiv Solutions Acquires Fitspace Design to Accelerate Growth of Movement-Based Modalities Spaces in Commercial Fitness
Santa Monica, CA – September 12, 2023 – Aktiv Solutions, a leading provider of immersive and highly functional training spaces for commercial fitness, today announced the acquisition of Fitspace Design, a gym design and consulting company founded by Dave Greene. The...
Steamboat Springs High School | Weight Room
Project Name: Steamboat Springs High School Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado Market Segment: Campus Recreation Project Summary: Steamboat Springs High School has raised the bar with their new collegiate-level weight room. This facility is unique in its use of...
Fitness Equipment Trends for Hotel Gyms
In recent years, the fitness industry’s shift towards innovation and technology integration has extended its reach beyond commercial gyms to hotel gyms. Travelers today are more health-conscious and value staying active while on the go. As a result, hotels are...
Revive and Thrive: The Power of Recovery Spaces in Fitness Facilities
Fitness facilities have always been synonymous with energy, enthusiasm, and pushing physical limits. While this aspect of fitness is undoubtedly essential, a growing recognition of the importance of recovery spaces within these facilities is reshaping the fitness...
The Psychology of Gym Design: Creating a Motivating and Inspiring Environment
When it comes to gym design and the psychology behind creating an environment that motivates and inspires, there are many considerations. Smart gym design is both functional and motivational, providing the room and tools for a properly programmed workout, and a clean...
CEO Corner: Ryan Duey on How Plunge Grew From the Garage to the Mainstream | Athletech News
As featured in From an initial test batch of 20 units, Duey and Michael Garrett have built their company into the premier maker of cold plunge tubs Around three years ago, finding a cold plunge tub for at-home use at a cost of under five figures was difficult,...
Booty Lab | Boutique Studio Gym
Project Name: Booty Lab Location: Wilmington, NC Market Segment: Boutique Studio Gym Facility Size: 1582 sq. ft. Project Summary: Booty Lab is all about helping members find their strength and confidence through small group training sessions. Booty Lab partnered with...