Gym Environments
Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness is advertised and expressed as a place in which people have the freedom to do what you want. It is also a place in which that provides comfort for people to exercise how they want and without judgement. According to Johnson In his article, Planet Fitness's gym Is like a safe haven for anyone who would be uncomfortable at the gym.
Design: Planet fitness facilities are very open and made for a comfortable clean appearance. Although an open design, the place is filled to the brim with equipment trying to keep people busy and focusing on working out.
Gold's Gym
Gold's gym focuses on success and finding a place to workout and improve one's self. It's fitness programs are designed to work on a path to get fit.
Design: Flat simple barren design full of various gym equipment. This place was intended for a simple design allowing people to focus on getting fit.
Augusta University Wellness Center
Augusta University Gym is based around student fitness and health. The gym is more orientated to personal fitness rather than group fitness.
Design: The big windows on the from and back side give that open feeling while also giving tremendous natural light. To give more space and offer more amenities there is two levels. This facility has a basketball court, running tract, and various gym equipment even though the building is smaller in comparison to other gyms. This being apart of the university they also have a small cafeteria and gift shop
The Family Y
The Family Y focuses on having that community feel while focusing on your goals. This gym offers an unique experience compared to many other gyms with activities and amenities that standout.
Design: The Y is a community orientated place with a focus on family and kids. This allows for open spaces for group activities such as yoga, swimming, and Zumba classes. Other amenities provided are indoor tracks, basketball courts, aquatic centers, and children centers.
Factors that affect the environment
Design:
When thinking of the design of a gym need to think about the set up from Inside to the outside. A gym needs a lot of space. A big gym will attract more people because they know they won't be crowed and will more likely have more equipment to choose from. Lighting and decorating is a design that factors In. Having a well light area will make people comfortable but as far as decorating nice posters are about the extent.
Amenities/Classes:
Having a diverse selection of amenities can change the environment of a gym. It gives people the opportunity to choose different activities to ones liking. Classes creates a community like environment. Some people prefer to workout by themselves while others like to workout with other people. Also, this gives gym the ability to diversify In people and activities. Gyms typically attribute the Image of gym environement being for men. Classes that can be specific to women is a great way to make them feel comfortable with themselves and being able to workout. According to Gentilcore, gyms will often have a low retention rate when they lack the Impression of having a community or culture within the gym.
Safety:
Especially for women, feeling safe at the gym Is a big priority. Gym security is a great way to ensure everyones safety especially during the night hours being that most gyms are open twenty four hours. Besides physical safety It also falls on the staff or personal trainers to be appropriate with gym goers, said by Landini. Safety In every way is Important and a big factor to someone when picking and staying at a gym.
Cleanliness:
As stated by Hullinger, nothing turns away a customer more like filth. Gyms are filled with equipment which when people use they get sweat on. Cleanliness is a big factor. This has more to do than just sweaty equipment, trashy and dust and other ways objects or places get dirty in gyms are Important too.