Group exercise programs, a key growth opportunity for fitness facilities, are proven to enhance member loyalty. Studio classes, designed to accommodate members of all ages, abilities, fitness levels, and training goals, are a testament to this. Equipping your fitness studio with a diverse range of equipment types, weights, and resistance levels is essential for all participants.
You can always add more equipment to your studio over time as you discover the most popular classes with your member base. However, selecting products from these four key categories will get your group programs off to a great start.
1. Resistance Bands & Tubes
Resistance bands are the most affordable, adaptable, and versatile accessories for any fitness program. You can add an exercise band to almost any exercise and create a challenge for participants at any fitness level, from beginners to professional athletes.
Versa Loops are a studio class favorite for a wide variety of lower body exercises. Available in 6 different resistance levels for every fitness level. Every studio needs a resistance band and the Versa-Tube PLUS is the best in class for its vibrant colors, easy to clean grip, and exclusive handle-to-tube secure connection. The Power Systems Covered Tube features a black, vinyl cover over the length a premium resistance tube to extend its lifespan. The band’s 1 of 6 resistance levels are all clearly marked on the handle.
2. Mats
Instructors and class participants will reach for exercise mats for support during floor-based exercises. Depending on the types of classes on the schedule, you may need to provide more than one type of mat – and we’ve got options for all.
Our Premium Sticky Yoga Mat – available in four colors and two thicknesses – provides a secure foundation to ensure that neither you nor the mat slips while performing and transitioning poses. The Premium Club Mat is our thickest studio mat, designed to provide more cushioned support for classes featuring exercises performed while sitting, kneeling, and lying down. The Hanging Club Mat is a top choice for studios looking for an essential, all-purpose exercise mat. It is designed with reinforced grommets that facilitate the hanging storage option, which maximizes the lifespan of exercise mats.
3. Dumbbells
Like resistance bands, dumbbells are another versatile strength training solution for group classes. Studio dumbbells are typically available in weights ranging from 1 – 25 lbs. to meet the challenge for every fitness level and exercise goal.
Our best-selling studio dumbbell is popular for its user-focused design, quality material, and extended 3-year warranty. Unlike other studio dumbbells with grips that increase in diameter with additional weight, the handle on the Urethane Cardio Dumbbell is a consistent size for its entire weight range of 3 – 25 lbs. Our Premium Neoprene Dumbbell is popular with group fitness studios for its non-slip, textured grip provided by the black neoprene coating. Our classic Deluxe Vinyl Dumbbell is highly requested by studios and class participants. The vibrant color scheme is a favorite for regular class attendees, providing a quick reference point for weight selection.
4. Storage
Fitness equipment storage is critical for maximizing the floor space available for class participants and keeping your studio stocked and organized. We have many storage options, from multipurpose to equipment-specific, so choose what is best for your studio equipment mix.
The Denali Series Multipurpose Rack replaces up to four stand-alone racks in a single, stylish solution. This dynamic and long-term storage solution for studios has high-capacity storage shelves designed to hold a mix of products as class programming and equipment needs change over time. The Elite Standing Rack is the #1 choice for clutter control in studio equipment storage closets. This rack rotates 360 degrees for easy access and storage of up to 100 resistance bands or jump ropes. Our sleek, black metal Adjustable Wall-Mounted Mat Rack holds up to 12 hanging mats. It keeps mats clean and organized while providing easy access for members to select and return mats quickly before and after class.
