Chapter 7: Facility Equipment Exam 2 Flashcards
Costs related to equipment are a ____ financial consideration
MAJOR
What is the typical investment on equipment before opening a new facility?
$20-$25 per square foot
Why is annual reinvestment necessary for established facilities?
- Wear & Tear
- Keeping up with trends, member needs, & safety improvements
What is the average annual reinvestment of established facilities?
2% of Gross Revenue
What is the average annual reinvestment for established fitness-only facilities?
Up to 9.5%
Major Types of Equipment
- Cardiovascular
- Resistance-Based Machine
- Free Weight
- Functional & Fitness Accessory
Cardiovascular Equipment
-Top usage area (3 of 5 top equipment used in facilities)
-Large reinvestment category due to high usage & demand
Resistance-Based Machine Equipment
-Provides safe & time-efficient method for resistance training
-4 various subcategories: Selectorized, Variable, Plate-Loaded, & Alternate
Selectorized Resistance Machines
Use weight stacks & pulley system
Variable Resistance Machines
Employs a device that varies level of resistance throughout motion
Plate-Loaded Resistance Machines
Machine that uses free weight plates as resistance
Alternate Resistance Machines
Resistance comes from source other than weights (air, water, hydraulics)
Free Weight Equipment
-Longest existing form of exercise equipment
-Offered by >82% of surveyed fitness facilities
-Most popular type of equipment purchased by facilities
Functional & Fitness Accessory Equipment
-Other equipment necessary for specific programs or safety
-Ex: Bands, medicine balls, yoga mats, eye protection, weight-training belts, steps, plyometric equipment, etc.
Cardiovascular Quantity of Equipment Recommendations
-Offer at least 3 types of equipment
-Supply at least 2 pieces of each type
-Typical industry practice: accommodate 25% of users in any 2-hour time period
Resistance-Based Machines Quantity of Equipment Recommendations
-Offer at least one machine for each muscle group
-Offer at least one resistance circuit for every 1,000 members
How many machines is a typical full circuit?
8-12
Procedures that should be in place to handle broken/damaged equipment
- How to remove or prevent use
- Communication with members (broken/unstable, when will it be fixed)
- Which staff is responsible for handling these issues
- Procedures for fixing or replacing equipment
