You have a fitness center and some of the best gym equipment around. The electrician has come to install everything correctly, and you think you are all set to go. Have you thought about the fitness center design and the concern of people injuring themselves?

Major fitness industry trends are starting to creep into multi-family properties as well. In 2019 apartment and other multi-family complexes will be looked upon to continue offering bigger and better amenities. Residents will be looking for yoga classes, group workouts, new technology, and more.

A late 2018 fitness trends survey issued by the Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals (CREP) shows the following as significant fitness trends all over the world. The image below shows what fitness center users around the world are looking for these days.

Image from: The Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2018

The Building and Construction Network noted in a post that high paying residents are no longer seeking the traditional fitness center any longer. Residents are willing to pay up to have the whole boutique fitness experience of their choice at their place of residence.

This means that property owners want to get a good handle on the demographics of the residents they attract in order to supply them with the experiences that they are looking for at home. Major fitness trends for multi-family properties in 2019 are:

• Group Classes Run by Trained Professionals
• Outdoor Activities
• New Technology That Will Integrate into Residents’ Lives
• Wellness Spaces (Steam Room, Meditation Room, Gardens, and Specific Fitness Areas like a Yoga or Kickboxing Room)

2019 is going to be all about specializing your fitness and wellness amenities. One easy way to start getting a handle on this new trend is to create a community around the fitness center, get people involved in group activities and even meal planning.

If you do not have the space or extra budget to build whole new rooms and hire staff, you can use commercial applications that are available, look to marketing companies to help you reestablish your fitness center vision, or you can enlist help from personal trainers looking for clients. There are many ways to go about updating and following the new trends.

A first great step is to create your community through social media. If you do not have anything like this in place, seek out professional guidance. Hiring someone to help build an online community will help you to create the experience that new, higher paying tenants are looking for.

Opti-Fit’s outstanding customer service ensures that fitness equipment installation and setup exceed customers’ expectations.

Gold River, CA, December 17, 2018 – Opti-Fit Fitness Solutions, a consulting service that helps its clients optimize fitness amenity spaces through planning, designing, supplying, and maintaining fitness equipment, publishes a testimonial from Los Gatos Swim and Racquet Club in regards to its outstanding customer service.

“The Opti-Fit team listened to my wants and went out of their way to make sure our needs were met. Being a family-owned single club, we never get the deals or the attention that big corporate gyms do when we work with other suppliers. But that wasn’t the case with Opti-Fit. They got us the best pricing and provided exceptional customer service even with our comparatively modest order,” said Brian Schweitzerhof, MS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, Fitness Director at the Los Gatos Swim & Racquet Club.

“Steve and his Opti-Fit crew personally supervised the installation and stayed until I was satisfied with the job. The outcome went above and beyond everyone’s expectations. Even to this day, Steve follows up with me to ensure that all of our equipment and gym setup is functioning properly. I can’t recommend Steve and Opti-Fit enough for any gym or fitness amenity.”

With over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Opti-Fit offers consulting service that focuses on understanding the needs of its clients and recommending custom solutions that help fitness facilities cater to their clientele.

It applies the evolving science in health and fitness to devise full turnkey solutions that take into account the ease of use, aesthetics, functionality, durability, safety, and current fitness trends to create the most cost-effective solution for its clients.

Opti-Fit supplies a full spectrum of fitness equipment, including cardio machines, group training equipment, weightlifting bars and plates, strength training equipment, storage solutions, and a variety of accessories.

By partnering with top fitness professionals, brands, and service partners, Opti-Fit offers a complete range of services including planning, design,  supply, service, and ongoing support to all its clients.

To learn more about Opti-Fit and its fitness solutions, visit opti-fit.com or call 888-601-4350.

Opti-Fit Fitness Solutions only provides the best fitness equipment available to its customers. Giving customers durable equipment from trustworthy vendors is best. This equipment will last longer, require fewer repairs, and has innovations that mainstream equipment does not.

These attributes will lead to cost savings and aid in resident retention. Residents will love the equipment and factor in the gym as a reason to remain or become a part of your multi-family housing complex.

Opti-Fit offers several fitness manufactures from Matrix Fitness, Atlantis Fitness, Dynamic Fitness & Strength, and more. Here is a quick overview of a few of the brands and how they will help your residential fitness center to shine.

Matrix Fitness is known for its innovation and durability. This is because Matrix uses high-quality machinery and parts for all of their equipment. Belts are known to last longer, and motors run quieter and smoother than other leading brands.

Matrix Fitness combines fair prices with a commitment to quality and integrity. Matrix Fitness has designed their equipment for heavy use. Their treadmill decks will not need maintenance for 25,000 miles and are self-lubricating.

Matrix Fitness also offers warranties on all parts, machines, and labor for up to seven years. Visit this link to see all the Matrix Fitness we carry.

This Atlantis is known for its strength or bodybuilding equipment. The company was started by the bodybuilder, Raymond Sansoucy; he wanted stronger and more ergonomic equipment than he was able to find on the market. He built his first piece of equipment in 1982 and bodybuilders loved it.

Each piece of equipment is designed with the specific customer base in mind. Atlantis Fitness equipment is known for being able to take a lot of punishment. This makes it perfect for a multi-family housing development, where you will have a range of users on each piece of equipment.

Each piece of equipment comes with a warranty on all parts for up to 10 years. Their commitment to quality and durability will save you money and keep residents coming back to the gym. Visit this link to see all the  Atlantis Fitness products we offer.

Dynamic Fitness & Strength products are all made in the USA, and their mission statement is to “Build a Better Athlete.” Dynamic Fitness & Strength is another fitness company that is well known for equipment durability and longevity. They service gyms of all types, including personalized equipment for institutions such as universities.

Dynamic offers a range of strength equipment specially made for your gym. They offer warranties and give you the freedom to design the gym that you want. See all the Dynamic Fitness & Strength products here for more information.

When you use Opti-Fit, you are getting the best solutions for your gym design. Opti-Fit wants you to have the right equipment at the right price, that will serve your residents well and keep them coming back to the gym.

Because of our outstanding design, service, attention to detail, and the fact we carry the best fitness manufactures,  we are the top fitness distributor in both Nevada and Californis.  Opti-Fit will help you to fill your customer’s expectations for safety and design while saving you money. Visit the Opti-Fit Fitness Solutions website for more information today!

Planning a multi-family fitness center on your own is a big job. You will want to be sure to have all of your ducks in a row. If you are building a multi-housing fitness center, here are some tips to follow when planning out your multi-family gym.

Fitness Equipment

When it comes to choosing the fitness equipment for your new fitness center you are going to have to take a few things into consideration. First, you will want to think about how many people will be attending your gym during busy hours.

One way to get a handle on this is to check out other residential fitness centers in the area during the morning and the evening. You can get an idea of what your clientele load will look like by comparing the total number of residents to the total number of residents that you will have. Understanding your clientele load will give you an idea of how many treadmills, ellipticals, floor space, and amount of other popular equipment that you should have in your fitness center.

You will also want to go have a look at some of the popular commercial gyms to see what attracts clients to go out of their way to workout at that place. Once you get a good idea of what it is these places offer that others do not, you can model your fitness center space after it. For example, if one gym is famous for fire engine red kettlebells, then you could purchase all bright orange ones.

One important seemingly small piece of gym design is to ask yourself if the space is ADA compliant. Your property likely has some apartments that service the disabled; you will want to be sure that your fitness center will as well.

Fitness Design

There are two critical components to design. One is traffic flow, and the other is grouping.

When thinking about traffic flow, you will want to be sure that there is adequate space for people to use each piece of equipment. You will also want to consider the amount of room that will be needed for people to travel from piece of equipment to piece of equipment. You don’t want to risk free weights being strewn in walking pathways where people can trip and hurt themselves.

Grouping equipment by type of exercise works great for most gyms. This works because it cuts down on the amount of space needed between each piece of similar equipment. Grouping equipment properly also encourages interaction between residents and creates better traffic flow in the whole fitness center space.

Infrastructure

Many people tend to overlook the underlying infrastructure of their fitness center until it is too late. They will get the space all set up, plug everything in and blow a fuse, people complain about lighting, or the place starts to smell like dirty socks right away.

Be sure to have a licensed electrician come in and install all of the proper elements for your gym to run smoothly. Also, the electrical configuration needs to be up to code with the city so that it does not get shut down upon the first inspection.

You will want to have proper lighting; lighting is essential in a fitness center. Most people do not enjoy working out in the dark; they also risk hurting themselves when the lighting is poor. Take the time to be sure each area is adequately lit and use green solutions when you can, such as natural lighting or eco-friendly light bulbs.

The case of the gym that smells like dirty socks is almost always the result of poor ventilation. Your multi-family fitness center is going to have to be well ventilated like the rest of the property. There are many ways to take care of this issue, talk to your HVAC service provider or consider purchasing a standalone air filtration system.

If you are planning to design your own multi-family fitness center in California or Nevada; be sure to do plenty of research. Many points to consider have been listed here. Should you have, more questions contact a Opti-Fit at 888-601-4350 or info@opti-fit.com for a FREE consultation.

A 2015 study conducted by ABODO shows that a fitness center is the number one amenity people look for, so it’s something hotels and multi-housing complexes in the luxury capital of the world need to provide. Put simply, on-property gyms attract people and give them a reason to stay.

Go for the Quality

Quality matters when talking about making an investment like a fitness center. Buying state-of-the-art equipment provides a financial benefit beyond just the return on investment in hotels and multi-housing units see from a fitness center. Cheap equipment means increased service calls, constant downtime, the cost for new parts and a shorter lifespan for each machine.

The Marketing Appeal

Ultimately, a state-of-the-art fitness center is about marketing. It’s something you put in brochures and online to showcase luxury. The city of Las Vegas hosts millions of travelers yearly that are looking to maintain their fitness routines even on the road. As they shop for the best hotel, seeing a quality fitness center will seal the deal and keep them coming back with each trip.

Apartment complexes can make the fitness center one of the first stops as they show potential renters around. A well-maintained gym might be the one thing that sets them apart for all the other rental options in and around the city.

Because the Competition Has Them

Gyms and wellness centers are how hotels stay relevant in a competitive market. You see elite facilities all over the country featuring out of this world fitness centers. For instance, website  Travel and Leisure reports that Soul Cycle partnered with 1 Hotel South Beach in Miami Beach to offer guests a 2,600-square-foot facility that comes with a 54-bike studio and fitness boutique.

It’s a Convenience That Makes You Stand Out

It boils down to convenience for most travelers and residents. They save money by not having to commute to a nearby gym or pay for a membership. A fitness center creates a feeling of community and wellness like no other amenity.

There are resident retention rates attached to fitness centers along with return visits for business people and tourists visiting Las Vegas. A quality fitness center is your chance to give your audience the amenity they look for first.

When running a gym, it’s easy to feel like having the best workout equipment is the most important part. While good equipment will be key to the performance of your members, even more crucial is having quality gym flooring.

Now it may seem silly to think that the floor could be such a vital piece of your business, but there are a handful of reasons why you need to pay close attention when making this decision. Let’s take a look at four reasons proper flooring for gyms and fitness centers is important.

Customer Safety

The safety of customers should be at or near the top of any gym’s priority list. Unsuitable flooring in the wrong section of the gym or fitness center like tile or wood can become slippery and even crack, causing numerous health and safety concerns. Having the proper flooring for gyms will provide both gym members and gym owners with the peace of mind that they are safe.

Clean Look

The visual appeal of your gym flooring is one of the first things people will see when they come into your fitness center. Having tile or carpet could appear tacky and unprofessional, deterring many of your potential customers. Make sure the flooring for your gym is aesthetically pleasing to ensure everyone who enters will enjoy the atmosphere just as much as the workout equipment.

Reduce Costs

Utilizing the proper gym flooring in the different areas on the gym is paramount to saving money.  For example, using 1/4 inch rubber under squat racks without a platform will wear quickly causing rips and bubbling.  These issues will cause additional safety issues.

Easy Maintenance

Good gym flooring should be easy to clean and maintain on a daily basis. Dirt from shoes and sweat from gym members can cause damage to the floor’s finish, making it slippery and unsafe. It is vital to vacuum and mop flooring for free weight rooms, cardio areas, and entryways of your gym every night before closing up.

Choose Opti-Fit for Your Gym Flooring Needs

With over twenty years of experience, Opti-Fit stands out among the crowd when designing or renovating your fitness space. Whether you need gym flooring, cardio equipment, or strength equipment, our team is here to make sure your gym is successful and looks great in the process.

Contact us today to learn more about the products and services we offer to high schools, multi-family fitness centers, and gyms.

Finding the best equipment and services for your gym should be number one. Not only that, but it should be easy as well. Gym owners, hotel chains and multi-family housing complex managers and other building managers tend to believe that working directly with manufacturers is the best way to go. Most people have the misconception that from end to end things will be less costly when working directly with the manufacturer.

This belief is far from the truth and here is why. When you work directly with an equipment manufacturer, the actual fitness equipment that you order may come with a small discount, but many other factors need to be dealt with when assembling a fitness center for public use. Here are some factors that may not have been considered when ordering from a manufacturer.

• Brand Variety
• Having to Work with Multiple Manufacturers
• Delivery
• Assembly
• Electrical Updating and Wiring
• Overall Design of the Fitness Center
• Installation of Furnishings and Features
• Maintenance

Add all of this up in time and money costs on your end, and you will find that using a full-service fitness center solution will save you. Opti-Fit is a “concept-to-completion fitness center solution” that will work with you to save you money on the full package in the long run.

Opti-Fit offers free consultation for your fitness center planning. Opti-Fit will sit down with you to plan out all of the details for your fitness center and work to make it fit your budget. Here are some of the advantages of working with Opti-Fit:

• Full End-to-End Planning and Execution
• No Hidden Costs
• Work to Stay on Budget
• Choose from the Best Fitness Brands on the Market
• Experienced Designers that Understand the Market you want to Reach

Opti-Fit wants to see your fitness center be a success, whether your goal is to attract new members, tenants or keep your community of people connected and healthy. In addition to fitness equipment, fitness center design, and maintenance, Opti-Fit offers solutions for engaging users in taking charge of their health.

What will you choose to do with your money and your time? Opti-Fit has been the primary fitness center solution company in California and Nevada for over 20 years. Visit the website or give us a call at 888-601-4350 to schedule a free consultation and find out how much money you can be saving on your fitness center today.

Having a gym located at your facility can act as a keystone of your multi-family community; if it is done right. Whether it be in the workplace, or on the home front; Opti-Fit will help you to create the community atmosphere your users are looking for.

Engaging the participants in your community is a meaningful way to build bonds within the community as well as a sense of belonging. When workers and residents feel like they belong they are less likely to search for new homes, jobs, or communities where they feel accepted.

Opti-Fit is the premier fitness equipment dealer in California and Nevada, offering the best brand names in fitness equipment, including Matrix Fitness, Dynamic Fitness and Strength, Start Trac, Atlantis Fitness and much more. Opti-Fit also provides a number of services including design, maintenance, and enhancement products to increase the use of your gym facilities. The special financing options available from Opti-Fit will keep your annual budget in the black when you update or install a new gym.

How It Works

Deciding to update equipment or install new amenity services is a big decision, when you partner with Opti-Fit all of your interests are covered.
• You will first receive a consultation to be sure everyone on the same page as far as vision and expectations.
• From here, specific services, designs, and equipment will be chosen for your facility.
• Next, financing options will be reviewed.
• Last, Opti-Fit will get to work on your project right away.

Why Choose Opti-Fit

Opti-Fit is dedicated to serving communities of all types through the introduction and oversight of health programs. Here are some of the benefits you experience by using Opti-Fit to fill your fitness center needs.
• Experience
– Opti-Fit has been helping organizations with fitness center for over 27 years.
• Dependability
– When you enter into a partnership with Opti-Fit, you can expect comprehensive options with the best price points on the market.
• Reliability
– Opti-Fit provides fitness equipment service and preventative maintenance agreements.

Opti-Fit will help you build a healthy and sustainable community at your multi-family complex or other facility. Opti-Fit will work with you to find the best solutions that fit your vision and budget. Visit the Opti-Fit’s website, or give us a call today at 888-601-4350, to find out about the fall financing options available.

Treadmills and Ellipticals

How hard you push yourself determines how many calories you burn either on a treadmill or elliptical machine, or any other exercise machine.  And instead of choosing one machine over the other, smart exercisers know that both of these aerobic-building cardio stations play a major role in helping you lost fat, stay slim and work off those last few pounds.

RX: In between days of strength training and yoga, for instance, do 1-2 days of either machine or try mixing and matching in one innovative session, for 15 minutes each. There are many more options!

Treadmills Blast Body Fat

Yet the activity is fairly tough to maintain at quicker paces. Running outside burns even more calories than running flats on your treadmill, say our fitness experts. On the other hand, elliptical machines with arm handles and resistance allow you to work your upper body along with your lower body, which you cannot do on a treadmill.

If you prefer to run, elliptical workouts can be a great way to reduce boredom and prevent injuries, such as back pain, minor sprains and strains.

Proper Technique Decides the Winner

Same form apply though: Do not hold onto the treadmill bar to help support your body weight as you walk on inclines or run. Similarly, if you grab onto any exercise handles – like the Step Mill or the commercial treadmill – you are cheating yourself out of the biggest calorie burn – and proper posture, which helps prevent overuse injuries.

Commercial Elliptical Machines

The lower impact of the elliptical cross-trainer allows you to zero in on your butt and thigh muscles while pedaling and driving through heels with each rotation. On the safe, fun elliptical machine elliptical your feet are connected to the pedals — and similar to bicycling. Standing elliptical movements are easier on the knees and joints of the body, and require less stabilization, so some may consider it a safer form of cardio.

If you are preparing for any kind of competitive running race, you’re already working on speed, distance and stamina with running. If you have slight pains from al the running, it’s a safer bet to hop onto the elliptical machine and blast calories on that to give your feet a break.

However, not running enough leaves you vulnerable to injury on race day. Your heart may be able to sustain a marathon distance run after training on the elliptical, but your ankles, feet, knees, hips, back, quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes (butt muscles) will not be ready for the continuous pounding.

We think there’s a place for every piece of cardio equipment on a weekly regimen! Don’t get stuck on the same-old machine every day though, or you’ll stop seeing real results, Instead, start experimenting with pace, duration and intensity on several different machines.

Get your heart pumping and reduce stress  on both the treadmill and the elliptical machine.

Which one you choose depends on your potential injuries, race goals and overall fitness level. Try cardio cross training – and get the best of both worlds, and shed a few pound just in time for pool season!