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FRESH! provides clients with access to virtually any brand of equipment. We maintain a diverse network of suppliers and are therefore able to source the most effective and highest quality equipment to suit the budgets of our clients without being tied to a single manufacturer.
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- Our mandate is to provide you with the best solution to your needs…NOT the most expensive piece of equipment
- We strive for LESS equipment that is more useful:
- This SAVES MONEY on equipment.
- SAVES SPACE by providing a more efficient design
- Our layouts effectively MAXIMIZE FUNCTION by allowing more users in a smaller space…with greater health and fitness benefits!
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When designing a fitness centre, it’s most common for developers and property owners to approach one of the large equipment distributors to help in designing and choosing equipment. This approach leads to standard, “cookie-cutter” facilities that are inefficient, poorly designed, and fail to meet the needs of the people using them. FRESH! approaches health and fitness differently. Listed below are a number of reasons to re-think the traditional method:
Save money with FRESH!:
- Equipment companies are in the business of selling fitness equipment. They are NOT in the business of health and fitness. These sales reps often recommend large, bulky, expensive equipment that is unnecessary and/or an ineffective choice for the specific facility needs. Ineffective or unused equipment is an unneeded waste of finances and square footage.
- At FRESH! we guarantee that our recommendations come with the specific needs of your facility and members in mind. We help source and provide equipment, but are not tied to a specific manufacturer. Therefore, we can provide GREATER VERSATILITY in equipment choices, and provide the ideal mix of tools to help your tenants reach their goals.
Consulting vs. Selling:
- At most equipment companies, you are dealing with sales people. Few of these sales reps have practical fitness training experience and those with experience are generally using outdated methods and principles.
- At FRESH!, you are working with the top professionals in the industry. In fact, we have been directly in the training industry for over 15 years and are highly acclaimed international educators in the field of health and fitness training.
- Our team members have years of hands-on experience and actively work with clients on a regular basis. This provides us with detailed experience in the latest training methodologies, equipment innovations, and industry trends. Our mandate is to ensure you receive the most effective and accurate information with which to create your fitness facility.
Leaders in FUNctional Health & Fitness:
- Our training philosophy is practical, effective, FUN, and efficient. This philosophy and style of training has been proven through years of industry research and hands-on experience by FRESH!. This perspective on health and wellness serves as the foundation for our facility design services. The result is a facility that:
- Is customized to the exact needs of your property and tenants.
- Accommodates a greater number of users per square foot.
- Provides the most cost-effective, yet innovative layout and design.
- Encourages programming that is proven to achieve greater levels of member retention and results!
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Equipment choice is an extremely important factor in the success of a given facility. FRESH! generally recommends the purchase of top quality commercial equipment. The slightly larger initial investment (per piece) for top quality equipment is well spent for a number of reasons.
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As mentioned, most facilities end up spending unnecessary money on a large number of machines which are expensive, limited in function, and not for ideal for providing members with effective training programs or long-term results. It should be the mission of all fitness centres to provide ongoing education to members about changes in training philosophies, and how these changes can benefit their health and wellness. The team at FRESH! are ideally suited to help the YMCA make this transition and become a leader in health and wellness.
A specific note on Exercise balls:
- Exercise balls (aka Swiss Balls, Stability Balls, etc.) are one of the most versatile and cost effective pieces of equipment available. However, quality is extremely important. Many people are unaware that most balls on the market are essentially large “balloons” and that they instantly implode if punctured.
- Top quality balls maintain extremely high standards for durability and structural integrity in the event of puncture by foreign objects. While it is impossible to prevent all punctures, choosing a ball with a high “Burst” and “Load” rating will ensure that users remain safe and the potential for costly accidents is minimized. There have been many instances of successful lawsuits due to injuries caused by low quality exercise balls.
These and many other important factors must be considered when outfitting a facility. FRESH! works step by step with each client to consider all factors and arrive at the ideal facility design to meet your needs, budget, and exceed your overall expectations!
If you've read this far, you've shown that you are serious about building a top quality facility. Now it's time to take the next step and utilize the expertise of FRESH! to make your vision a reality! Contact us now to set up your first meeting!
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- It will simply last longer and hold up to a higher volume of use due to quality of construction and durability of components
- It has the potential to save money in the long run from reduced equipment turnover, fewer repairs, and higher resale value.
- Equipment warranties will often be void if non-commercial equipment is used in a commercial setting. This situation may also place the property at increased risk of liability in the event of equipment malfunction.
- Clients and guests will have greater respect for facilities providing top quality amenities.
- All facilities should include hand sanitizer, antibacterial equipment wipes, accessible garbage cans, and water dispensers.
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