Considering the obesity epidemic in North America, it is nice to see such high demand for fitness centers. The new idea of fitness is not really that new: the greatest demand for equipment is cardio, followed by strength training.
As any gym rat will tell you, they always want more free weight space. Cardio junkies are no different. No one likes to go to the gym and have to wait for equipment in order to complete their workout. Enthusiasts want to come in, get their workout it, maybe socialize with some friends and leave. That could be propelling the desire to have larger fitness centers in order to maximize space and equipment.
The request for a multi-purpose room is also not new, but the types of activities are. Instead of places that can be used for cycling and group fitness classes, the newer rooms have climbing walls, barre classes and attachments for TRX devices. The demand is for more versatility and flexibility in the rooms so that a large number of classes can be accommodated.
Keeping up to date on what the current fitness trends are is no small task. While the basics remain the same, the ever changing trends make building a facility for the ages a feat indeed.
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