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Multi-Functional Gym reviews?
Posted on 6/8/20 at 10:20 am
Posted on 6/8/20 at 10:20 am
Anyone have feedback on higher-end commercial grade Multi-Functional Gym setups?
Looking to make an investment for building a specialized Personal Training studio for my existing clients. It will be a small studio of about 625 Sqft. Clientele is not powerlifters, CrossFit or competitive bodybuilders. So, this requires much thought.
I have reviewed the Tytax, Body Force, Rogue & Life Fitness lineups.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Looking to make an investment for building a specialized Personal Training studio for my existing clients. It will be a small studio of about 625 Sqft. Clientele is not powerlifters, CrossFit or competitive bodybuilders. So, this requires much thought.
I have reviewed the Tytax, Body Force, Rogue & Life Fitness lineups.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
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Posted on 6/8/20 at 10:45 am to 2Yutes
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Clientele is not powerlifters, CrossFit or competitive bodybuilders. So, this requires much thought.
I feel like I'm the wrong guy. Any clientele, basic barbell movements will benefit them the most.
So, rack, barbell, plates. Add some sort of adjustable bench, suspension training and adjustable dumbbells and you're 90% there.
The rest is what you plan to use. Are you going to have them do cardio with a machine? High/low intensity? You can get an adjustable box for box squats and stepups.
Just my 2 cents, although it does not seem like where you are headed.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 10:48 am to Rep520
People are strangely intimidated by a barbell and rack if they've never used them before.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 10:57 am to GeorgeTheGreek
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People are strangely intimidated by a barbell and rack if they've never used them before.
I get it, but I tend to think the better trainers...getting buy in is a large part of it.
It's possible that my philosophy is wrong or different from his. Personally, I skew towards giving a client the most productive solution and trying to teach and get buy in there.
With a PT client base, it's hard to buy for the individual clients. The ultimate answer for the guy is to have a training philosophy he'll ask people to buy into and buy a setup ideal for that philosophy.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 11:04 am to Rep520
I agree with you totally. There is some benefit to multi-functional trainers for sure, but not to the extent of a platform.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 11:15 am to GeorgeTheGreek
OP looks like he does 1 on 1 or small class training. That's an ideal place to help beginners get over concerns about barbell work, IMO.
I think most people are worried they'll look stupid or weak. In a small or 1 on 1 setting, the trainer is there to help them and not judge. If he effectively communicates that, it's as welcoming an environment for learning as it gets.
I think most people are worried they'll look stupid or weak. In a small or 1 on 1 setting, the trainer is there to help them and not judge. If he effectively communicates that, it's as welcoming an environment for learning as it gets.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 1:00 pm to Rep520
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OP looks like he does 1 on 1 or small class training
Correct. That is the format. But on occasion, I group 2 or 3 together in a common session. Clientele is mostly 40 - 70 yo. I’m not searching for equipment that fits my personal training regiment. It’s strictly to fit my clients needs.
These multi-gyms have come a long way & offer great versatility. I threw together a useful gym during the CV-19 scare. My clients absolutely loved it & it was really nothing too much. So, I will make an exclusive top-notched training studio just for them going forward.
It was an ah-ha moment...only good thing that came out of this “pandemic”.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 1:10 pm to Rep520
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Are you going to have them do cardio with a machine? High/low intensity?
Yes. That equipment will be independent of the multi-gym setup. Cardio & balance training equipment is solved. So, I’m looking for a good all-in resistance trainer to compliment my cardio & free weight setup.
These multi-gyms are mostly out of stock. Go figure. Im shopping this for the long haul.
This post was edited on 6/8/20 at 1:11 pm
Posted on 6/8/20 at 1:22 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
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People are strangely intimidated by a barbell and rack
In the beginning yes. They all come around though. Especially the seniors.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 1:26 pm to 2Yutes
If you are shopping long haul why are you going multi trainer? 40-70 year doesn't matter, best exercise for them, especially at that age are the basic barbell lifts, especially for women.
Go read the starting strength info or better yet contact Andy Baker. He trains primarily older populations at his Kingswood gym. Considered a subject matter expert on getting the older populations healthier and stronger and guess what he uses to do it.... The barbell.
Most people here are pretty knowledgeable on training and many of us are older....you will not find hardly anyone recommending anything other than a power rack and basic barbell movements, because they are the best.
Sorry it doesn't answer your question, directly. If you are just looking for high quality equipment, legend fitness.
Go read the starting strength info or better yet contact Andy Baker. He trains primarily older populations at his Kingswood gym. Considered a subject matter expert on getting the older populations healthier and stronger and guess what he uses to do it.... The barbell.
Most people here are pretty knowledgeable on training and many of us are older....you will not find hardly anyone recommending anything other than a power rack and basic barbell movements, because they are the best.
Sorry it doesn't answer your question, directly. If you are just looking for high quality equipment, legend fitness.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 1:32 pm to lsu777
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If you are shopping long haul why are you going multi trainer? 40-70 year doesn't matter, best exercise for them, especially at that age are the basic barbell lifts, especially for women.
Go read the starting strength info or better yet contact Andy Baker. He trains primarily older populations at his Kingswood gym. Considered a subject matter expert on getting the older populations healthier and stronger and guess what he uses to do it.... The barbell.
Most people here are pretty knowledgeable on training and many of us are older....you will not find hardly anyone recommending anything other than a power rack and basic barbell movements, because they are the best.
Sorry it doesn't answer your question, directly. If you are just looking for high quality equipment, legend fitness
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So, I’m looking for a good all-in resistance trainer to compliment my cardio & free weight s
Posted on 6/8/20 at 1:35 pm to lsu777
The purpose is to provide a studio that extends past the typical gym. Trying to figure out the formula of equipment needed is not the issue. After 25 years of training, I have a good idea what I need for my clients. The mult-gyms can perform most of my routine plans. Just looking for feedback from anyone that uses any commercial grade multi-gym equipment. Thanks for your input.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 1:42 pm to 2Yutes
Then get legend or free motion. But a set of gymnastics rings could do 90% of what a functional trainer could and better.
But your plans suck if that's what they involve.
But your plans suck if that's what they involve.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 1:47 pm to lsu777
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Then get legend or free motion. But a set of gymnastics rings could do 90% of what a functional trainer could and better.
But your plans suck if that's what they involve.
Dude, you provide a lot of good advice, but you are dick on a lot of things when you either don't read or are wrong. The guy clearly stated he uses barbell training with his clients. This is a supplemental thing. Read the posts before you act like an a-hole.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 1:54 pm to 2Yutes
I've heard good things about Tonal and it's space efficient. Not cheap and haven't used it myself. Very different than most of the equipment you're probably looking at.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 1:56 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
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Tonal
Thanks, I’ll look into it.
Posted on 6/8/20 at 7:56 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
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you are dick on a lot of things when you either don't read or are wrong
Wasn't trying to be a dick and I didn't see any spot until you highlighted it about free weights. But I did answer his question
Most space conscious commercial piece is prolly the free motion.
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