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Ready to Elevate Your Fitness Game?  by Commercial Fitness Products

Ready to Elevate Your Fitness Game?  by Commercial Fitness Products

  • Posted: May 15, 2024
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Ready to Elevate Your Fitness Game?

by  Commercial Fitness Products

Looking to revamp your gym or fitness center? Look no further! We’re your go-to supplier for top-notch commercial fitness equipment in Florida and the Caribbean!
From treadmills to weight benches, we’ve got everything you need to create a world-class fitness space that’ll keep your clients motivated and coming back for more.
Why choose us?
✅ Premium Quality Equipment
✅ Wide Range of Products
✅ Expert Guidance & Support
✅ Competitive Prices
Use the above link to find us on the sfpma directory for condo and HOA’s in Florida.
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Proposals from Vendors for the yearly budgets, here are some of the things to consider

Proposals from Vendors for the yearly budgets, here are some of the things to consider

  • Posted: Apr 04, 2024
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As Board Members are asking for Proposals from Vendors for the yearly budgets, here are some of the things to consider.

BY ROYALE MANAGEMENT

Budgets take time for any Condo and HOA Community, each year many of the services paid for by these associations come under review at budget season. While its nice to think about cost savings we feel it is much more important to look at workmanship, licensing, scope of work and then Costs. SFPMA and our Members are here for every community, on our Directory finding everything from Services to the businesses that keep your operations up and running to the Legal Experts safely protecting Condo and HOA’s from disputes and Litigation.

Search our members directory, Find a Company Ask for and  Request an RFP – Request for Proposal for your buildings Budget.

 

HERE IS A LIST OF THINGS NO VENDOR CONTRACT SHOULD CONTAIN:

1) An automatic renewal clause. While it’s ok for an agreement to continue on a month to month basis it’s wrong to saddle future board with an obligation to track and cancel an agreement on a certain date or between certain dates to keep it from automatically being extended for an additional term.

2) A right of first refusal. This allows an existing vendor to match the price and terms of any new vendor proposal and thereby force the association to keep them. Most often an association gets proposals from new contractors because they are unhappy with more than the price and terms and giving a vendor a right to stay because they agree to match price and terms, does not solve the problem and can only lead to litigation.

3) Contracts with unnecessarily long terms. While a vendor that has upfront cost for things like equipment like a laundry vendor bringing in new equipment who needs to recover the equipment cost agreement terms should be kept as short as possible. Five years might be ok for the laundry contract but would not be for a landscaping contract in this case a one year term would long enough.

4) Cancellation only for “cause” clause. Proving cause only makes the lawyers richer and can be hard to do. The best solution is to build in a “cause free” ability to cancel with a 30-day notice.

 


 

Royale Management Services, Inc

Phone: (954) 563-1269

Full-service, CAM (Community Association Management) licensed, residential property management company, specializing in management, consulting and accounting for Condominium Associations and Home Owners Associations.

According to firm president, Steven J Weil, PhD, EA, CAM,

“The expansion into Community Association and Home Owner’s Association management was a natural move after a number of our clients serving on condo boards asked for our help with their associations accounting, budgeting and management, due to increasing operating cost and sloppy accounting records maintained by their current bookkeepers and managers.”

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RMSCondo/

Learn more on our Website:  http://royalemanagement.com/

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Commercial Fitness Products (CFP) is a local total solutions partner for  fitness equipment with offices throughout Florida.

Commercial Fitness Products (CFP) is a local total solutions partner for fitness equipment with offices throughout Florida.

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Commercial Fitness Products (CFP) is a local total solutions partner for fitness equipment with offices throughout Florida.

Commercial Fitness Products (CFP) is a local total solutions partner with offices throughout Florida. Although our name has products, CFP offers more than products. For over 30 years CFP has provided sales and after sale service. Our consultants guide our clients from conception to realization of their fitness amenity. Through room layout (2D and 3D), budgeting, logistics, and installation. Unlike most companies, our work does not stop there, CFP sales and service department are available to assist clients with maintenance service and consulting for future fitness equipment needs.

Below is a list of what CFP provide:

  • Equipment from the industry’s best brands
  • Complimentary Design Services – equipment selection, space utilization, traffic flow, ADA requirements, safety & functionality
  • Factory trained professional Service Techs
  • Preventative Maintenance Plans
  • Professional Delivery & Assembly Services
  • Logistics Department to coordinate Transportation
  • Trade-In & Trade-Up Allowances
  • Wide selection of Accessories & Maintenance Supplies
  • Rubber Flooring
  • Equipment Orientation

 

When you choose CFP, you choose quality products and local service.

Here are some Holiday Sales!

 

The matrix u1xe upright exercise bike features a 25.6 cm / 10.1″ touchscreen LCD display provides constant feedback, Race-inspired handles feature contoured elbow rests for comfort and enhanced ergonomics. Quick-zip pedal straps for easy adjustment.

 


TD250 Treadmill Desk – in stock for a limited time & limited quantities!

The World’s first Convertible Exercise to Work Station Treadmill
This treadmill is built for RUNNING and WALKING, and as a WALKING WORK DESK. Able to accommodate users up to 300lbs, the TD250 Treadmill Desk is truly the treadmill for everyone. From the beginner to advanced athlete, you will not find a better value in its class.


New Virtual Training Cycle

Can Change Your Fitness Center…For The Better!

 


Commercial Fitness Products

Our sales and service department are available to assist clients with maintenance service and consulting for future fitness equipment needs.

 

Our consultants guide our clients from conception to realization of their fitness amenity. Through room layout (2D and 3D), budgeting, logistics, and installation. Unlike most companies, our work does not stop there, CFP sales and service department are available to assist clients with maintenance service and consulting for future fitness equipment needs.

Commercial Fitness Products, a Florida based organization, has been serving the fitness needs of our customers nationwide for over 27 years. Our primary focus is Multi-Housing & Hospitality, as such, we stay current on the latest industry trends, and are able to share ideas on how we may equip or improve any community fitness center. We provide more than just equipment…our goal is to delight your residents & guests by providing them an exceptional fitness environment.

 Contact us:  954-747-5128

Website: http://www.commfitnessproducts.com/

 

 

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The Seven Most Important Fitness Trends for the Year. by Commercial Fitness Equipment

The Seven Most Important Fitness Trends for the Year. by Commercial Fitness Equipment

  • Posted: Mar 28, 2023
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The Seven Most Important Fitness Trends for the Year

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Commercial Fitness Products

954-747-5128

Commercial Fitness Products, a Florida based organization, has been serving the fitness needs of our customers nationwide for over 27 years. Our primary focus is Multi-Housing & Hospitality, as such, we stay current on the latest industry trends, and are able to share ideas on how we may equip or improve any community fitness center. We provide more than just equipment…our goal is to delight your residents & guests by providing them an exceptional fitness environment.

CFP’s team of experienced professionals are eager to assist you with prompt & courteous customer service. If you have any plans to add, change or upgrade your fitness amenity, we welcome the opportunity to work hard to earn your business.

The Corona pandemic has shaken up the fitness industry. Instead of the motto “higher, faster, further”, the future will see more health orientation, holistic offers and specialization in particular clientele such as risk groups. We present the seven most important fitness trends for the year 2021.

Fitness studios in Germany are in the middle of their second shutdown in the Corona year 2020, which has complex consequences – on the one hand, many fitness center operators fear for their existence with a cumulative loss for the industry of 460 million euros per lockdown month. On the other hand, many users (forcibly) reorient themselves and discover app and video training at home.

“The uncertainty in the industry is great. Many studios will not survive if the lockdown lasts much longer,” says Ralph Scholz. The head of the German Industry Association for Fitness and Health (DIFG) hopes that the fitness studios will be able to open again in January 2021 – that’s when most new members usually sign up with the Christmas kilos on their ribs.

The pandemic will massively change the fitness economy. This makes it all the more important for all players to set the right course for the future. These are the most important fitness trends identified for the year 2021.

 

1) Gyms Have to Meet High Hygiene Standards

Many people stay in shape during the lockdown period with running, walking, fitness exercises on their own or free digital services. Of these, a proud number of 73 percent intend to maintain this alternative training in the future. Although most fitness enthusiasts want to go back to the gym in the future, they place the condition that training is not associated with the risk of corona infection.

“The survey has shown that many people are concerned about having the highest possible standard of protection. It must therefore be in the studios’ own interest to ensure exactly that,” says Ralph Scholz in the ISPO interview. So the basic condition for studio operators in 2021 is to win back the confidence of fitness fans.

Over one million of the 11.6 million members in Germany in 2019 have quit their membership so far.

 

2) Fitness: Online Apps are Gaining in Importance

In the era of closed fitness studios, most sports and fitness fans have turned to online offers. Apps such as Freeletics, which use artificial intelligence (AI) to compile individual training offers for users, are particularly popular. “The main benefits for users are access to training planning, monitoring and even motivation at a fraction of the current cost, which means that many more people can be reached than ever before,” says Simon Alger, Lead Data Scientist at Freeletics, in an interview with ISPO.

Another example of the new digital trend: With the so-called peloton bike – a spinning bike with which you can connect with spinning fans around the world via the Internet – you can do your cardio training, for example, in virtual competition with many like-minded people around the globe.

 

3) Outdoor is King

The topic of outdoor fitness is gaining in importance precisely because of Corona: intensive training in particular is much less dangerous outside than indoors because of the draught. Fitness studios should therefore move more and more equipment and activities outside. This creates more safety for the users.

 

4) More Health Orientation in Fitness Offers

The experience of a pandemic, which is unique for everyone, has brought the topic of health into focus for many people much more than before. In principle, this is good for the fitness industry. Fitness strengthens the immune system. In fact it also needs the right and safe offers to do so.

 

5) Differentiated and Target Group Oriented Training

Whether it’s in media use, buying behavior or travel: individualization is advancing in all areas of life. This also applies, of course, to the fitness wishes of the clientele. Whether Beer Yoga, fastest possible self-optimization through high intensity training or the new workout trend Glide Fit: differentiated and target group-oriented training is mandatory.

All-round fitness studios will continue to exist. Nevertheless boutique and micro studios with tailor-made offers are attracting more and more customers. In these difficult times, specialisation can also be financially attractive for fitness studios. Scholz: “The interesting thing is that the more special you are, the more money you can demand from customers.”

For corona risk groups and senior citizens, health and fitness are just as important as for the rest of the population. This makes seniors a core target group that must be wooed with special offers and training opportunities. This can range from individual training sessions or workouts in small training groups to special premises and digital offers for risk-free training at home.

 

6) Mindset: Connection of Body and Mind in Training

The trend towards topics such as yoga, mental training or Pilates already existed before Corona. But it has been intensified by the pandemic. More and more people want to combine physical training with mental relaxation.

This desire is triggered not only by job-related stress, also by the strenuous homeschooling with children or financial and health fears in connection with the pandemic. “We must therefore also strengthen the sport psychological level in our offers”, demands Ralph Scholz.

 

7) Sport and Fitness Merge

Rather go to the gym to train on workout devices or jog outside? For many fitness freaks this used to be a real question of faith. The Corona period, including the closure of the studios, has accelerated the resolution of this either/or situation. Many equipment fans move to alternative indoor and outdoor offers, apps included.

“In the perception of the end consumer, this belongs together, if only because of the many new apps and wearables. That is why it is also important to develop holistic offers. In a sense, the gym is the pilot in this process,” says Scholz.

 

reproduced by: https://www.ispo.com/en/trends/seven-most-important-fitness-trends-year-2021 sent to us by Commercial Fitness Equipment.

 

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Here at Commercial Fitness Products, our new medical and fitness products were designed to do just that!

Here at Commercial Fitness Products, our new medical and fitness products were designed to do just that!

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Here at CFP, we feel passionately about restoring active lifestyles and able bodies with simple movement and strength training – and our new medical products were designed to do just that!

 

With thoughtful features that give therapists more control and opportunity to get their patients on the road to recovery, our equipment is easily integrated into client progression programs to get them back to living an injury-free life! Commercial Fitness Products has been a leading supplier of commercial fitness equipment for over 30 years. We have developed a high level of expertise in equipping all types of facilities. We pride ourselves on being able to serve large scale fitness facilities looking for top of the line commercial equipment, as well as smaller facilities looking for stay within budget and work with limited spaces.

Our years of work with various brand-name equipment manufacturers have helped us to build solid business relationships and connections for all types of product…resulting in lower costs for our customers. We are able to access a wide variety of equipment for the best prices, and we pass those benefits on to you.

Along with great prices, we place Customer Service at the top of our company’s priority list. Our staff is courteous, accessible, and qualified. Our goal is to exceed your expectations…before, during and after the sale. We know you are going to have a good experience in working with us…along with receiving quality equipment at a great price. We offer services that we feel are just part of the total package:

  • We provide facility design services to assist you in creating an organized, functional and aesthetically pleasing arrangement of your equipment that maximizes your space and facilitates an optimal fitness environment.
  • We offer in-service demonstrations for your staff so that they can learn how to correctly use each piece of equipment as well as derive the most benefit through proper form and operation. We emphasize safety measures that prevent unnecessary injuries or equipment malfunction.
  • We provide Preventative Maintenance Plans to keep your equipment running smoothly and reduce downtime.
  • We provide full service repairs for all types of equipment including parts and labor.
  • We offer professional Delivery & Assembly and moving services. Delivering large fitness equipment requires specialized knowledge and tools to prevent injury and maintain the integrity of the equipment.
  • We offer financing through local Leasing companies experienced in the fitness equipment industry.

Whether you’re looking for top of the line commercial equipment, lighter commercial-grade equipment, or something unique and innovative, we have it all. Take a look at our online commercial equipment section or call us today!

Commercial Fitness Products

5034 N. Hiatus Road
Sunrise, Florida 33351

(954)-747-5128

 

One of our recent Installs and Design.

 

We are grateful to have worked with D.R. Horton Homes on Promenade Estates on Palmer Ranch!

Reach out to us for all of your Fitness Rooms in Condo’s and HOA’s in Florida.

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Commercial Fitness Products, Inc., Announces New Orlando Location

Commercial Fitness Products, Inc., Announces New Orlando Location

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Orlando, FL – March 24th, 2022 – Commercial Fitness Products, Inc., one of the industry’s oldest and largest commercial equipment suppliers led by Richard Wasserlauf, President, has expanded into a new Orlando location to better serve the needs of their Central & North Florida customer’s growing demands. Now located at:  9500 S. Satellite Blvd., Suite 240, Orlando, FL 32837.

“As we simply out grew our previous Orlando location, this new warehouse distribution center provides us with the ability to, not only maintain an inventory of commonly used products locally, we can now better accommodate our customer’s need to delay their installations due to construction delays. The CFP Sales & Service Team Members that serve Central & North Florida are among the best in the business, I am very happy to provide them with a better facility to operate from,” Wasserlauf said.

The new facility, which includes approximately 6000 square feet of warehouse and office, is the company’s fourth distribution location in Florida, along with one location in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  Commercial Fitness Products proudly represents the industry’s finest brand names, including world renown Matrix Fitness. Providing an array of premium products and services, including delivery, repairs and maintenance by their own professional trained local staff of Installation/Service Technicians.

Commercial Fitness Products’ Orlando office is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays by appointment only.

To get a quote or learn more visit www.CommFitnessProducts.com or call (407) 730-3189.

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Company Name: Commercial Fitness Products, Inc.
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Phone: 954-747-5128
City: Sunrise
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Website: www.CommFitnessProducts.com

 

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Fitness Trends on The Rise by Commercial Fitness Products

Fitness Trends on The Rise by Commercial Fitness Products

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Fitness Trends on The Rise

Commercial Fitness Products offers expertise in helping you create a space-efficient, functional floor plan that is both pleasing to the eye and allows for proper usage of your equipment. More than just Designers, we see ourselves as a partner in helping you create the vision you have for your business. You can count on us to help you:

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RIGS

Rigs are becoming more and more popular in unattended fitness centers due to their versatility and essential functional training components. Agility and plyometric equipment, kettlebells, mats, medicine balls, wall balls, suspension trainers, slam balls, studio weights, and other functional accessories have become basic items in designing a fitness amenity. We recommend the Prism Functional Training Center, which offers multiple walls mounted configurations and instructions on every component. Or, a TKO Rig is available in various shapes and sizes with a variety of training accessories

 

VIRTUAL FITNESS TRAINING

Virtual fitness training offers guests more choices and control of their classes. Virtual instructional fitness providers such as WellBeats offers fitness classes and channels, fit tests, workout plans, training from certified instructors, and in facility option (touchscreen display, projector, or TV displays). Classes can be pre-scheduled or selected “on the fly.”

 

BOXING AND KICKBOXING WORKOUTS

The American Council of Exercise reports an increase in the number studios adding boxing/kickboxing classes. The Nexersys Interactive Boxing System delivers fast-paced and challenging animated training with a dynamic 3D Trainer in Mitts mode and a 3D Fighter in Sparring mode. The 3D Avatars trains using multi-colored reticles and directional strike prompt.

 


Commercial Fitness Products offers expertise in helping you create a space-efficient, functional floor plan that is both pleasing to the eye and allows for proper usage of your equipment. More than just Designers, we see ourselves as a partner in helping you create the vision you have for your business. You can count on us to help you:

  • Create a Fitness Center that meets all of your needs
  • Design a Fitness Amenity that will contribute to your business’ success
  • Work within your budget
  • Optimize your space
  • Design and equip the most affordable, yet effective Fitness Center possible

We are experienced in working with both new facilities that are in the conceptual design stages, still under construction, or existing facilities that require renovation. Either way, we can work with the space already provided or make recommendations for space allocation. CFP can help you make the most of your space and provide your residents, members or guests with an exceptional exercise experience.

We use a standard set of Design Criteria that takes into consideration both functionality and aesthetics. Our Design includes:

  • Selection of Equipment for our customer’s target demographics
  • Placement and Positioning of Equipment to optimize available space
  • Appearance of the the Facility
  • Location or placement of Electrical & Video receptacles
  • Traffic Flow
  • Entrances & Exit points
  • Location or Doors, Windows, TV’s & Overhead Fans
  • Ease of Use
  • Safety as Rule #1

We have worked with all types of facilities and spaces including large and small health & fitness clubs, personal training studios, hospital fitness rooms, apartment complex fitness rooms, recreation centers and home gyms. No job is too small or too large!

 

5034 N. Hiatus Road
Sunrise, Florida 33351 
(954) 747-5128
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TD250 Treadmill Desk $2,299 (plus sales tax & delivery) – in stock for a limited time & limited quantities! by Commercial Fitness Equipment

TD250 Treadmill Desk $2,299 (plus sales tax & delivery) – in stock for a limited time & limited quantities! by Commercial Fitness Equipment

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The World’s first Convertible Exercise to Work Station
This treadmill is built for #RUNNING and #WALKING, and as a WALKING WORK DESK. Able to accommodate users up to 300lbs, the TD250 Treadmill Desk is truly the treadmill for everyone. From the beginner to advanced athlete, you will not find a better value in its class.


Commercial Fitness Products  < SFPMA Members Page

954-747-5128

Commercial Fitness Products, a Florida based organization, has been serving the fitness needs of our customers nationwide for over 27 years. Our primary focus is Multi-Housing & Hospitality, as such, we stay current on the latest industry trends, and are able to share ideas on how we may equip or improve any community fitness center. We provide more than just equipment…our goal is to delight your residents & guests by providing them an exceptional fitness environment.

CFP’s team of experienced professionals are eager to assist you with prompt & courteous customer service. If you have any plans to add, change or upgrade your fitness amenity, we welcome the opportunity to work hard to earn your business.

 

 

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FITNESS SAFETY PARTITIONS KEEP EVERYONE SAFE WHILE USING GYM EQUIPMENT by Commercial Fitness Equipment

FITNESS SAFETY PARTITIONS KEEP EVERYONE SAFE WHILE USING GYM EQUIPMENT by Commercial Fitness Equipment

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Commercial Fitness Products

954-747-5128

http://www.commfitnessproducts.com

Offered by the Owner of Commercial Fitness Products /Richard Wasserlauf 

Commercial Fitness Products, a Florida based organization, has been serving the fitness needs of our customers nationwide for over 27 years. Our primary focus is Multi-Housing & Hospitality, as such, we stay current on the latest industry trends, and are able to share ideas on how we may equip or improve any community fitness center. We provide more than just equipment…our goal is to delight your residents & guests by providing them an exceptional fitness environment.

CFP’s team of experienced professionals are eager to assist you with prompt & courteous customer service. If you have any plans to add, change or upgrade your fitness amenity, we welcome the opportunity to work hard to earn your business.

View our Membership Listing on SFPMA

 


 

SALE OF FITNESS SAFETY PARTITIONS

✔ Place between fitness equipment to keep users safe and comfortable while exercising.
✔ Shield against airborne contaminants
✔ Help maximize equipment usage
✔ Easy to clean and sanitize
✔ Quickly install, place and move
✔ Minimally intrusive design
✔ Complies with OSHA guidelines
✔ Vinyl Screen rolls up for easy, space saving storage
Product SKU & Dimensions:
60” x 96”
Sales Price: $499 (plus shipping & assembly, and sales tax)

 

 

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CFP sales and service department are available to assist clients with maintenance service and consulting for future fitness equipment needs. by Commercial Fitness Products

CFP sales and service department are available to assist clients with maintenance service and consulting for future fitness equipment needs. by Commercial Fitness Products

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Commercial Fitness Products

Our sales and service department are available to assist clients with maintenance service and consulting for future fitness equipment needs.

 

Our consultants guide our clients from conception to realization of their fitness amenity. Through room layout (2D and 3D), budgeting, logistics, and installation. Unlike most companies, our work does not stop there, CFP sales and service department are available to assist clients with maintenance service and consulting for future fitness equipment needs.

Commercial Fitness Products, a Florida based organization, has been serving the fitness needs of our customers nationwide for over 27 years. Our primary focus is Multi-Housing & Hospitality, as such, we stay current on the latest industry trends, and are able to share ideas on how we may equip or improve any community fitness center. We provide more than just equipment…our goal is to delight your residents & guests by providing them an exceptional fitness environment.

 Contact us:  954-747-5128

Website: http://www.commfitnessproducts.com/

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Reopening a Fitness Center – How a Miami Luxury Hi-Rise Handled It.  by BuildingLink

Reopening a Fitness Center – How a Miami Luxury Hi-Rise Handled It.  by BuildingLink

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Reopening a Fitness Center – How a Miami Luxury Hi-Rise Handled It.  by BuildingLink

 

New York may be a long way from Miami, but Miami is deep into its Phase Two reopening and it can provide some lessons for building managers in the New York area who are eager to open up their amenities to residents.

On June 8, Miami-Dade County allowed fitness centers/gyms to reopen. A look at how one building reopened can provide valuable lessons. The Continuum is a 523-unit luxury condominium in South Beach managed by Marquis Association Management, and it is using a suite of products from BuildingLink to keep residents safe and reduce liability.

A fitness center or gym is by far the most difficult common-area amenity to reopen. No other amenity involves so much physical contact – and so much respiratory risk. The Continuum board wanted to ensure that the property reopened in a way that prioritized the comfort and safety of residents while keeping them informed of new policies.

“It’s a big moment for us, but we prepared properly and are ready for the residents to utilize the fitness center again” says Alex Varona, resort manager at the Continuum. It took a lot of work and planning.”

According to local regulations, fitness centers can operate at 75% of normal capacity with a minimum social distancing of 10 feet. It must also be cleaned and disinfected regularly. The Continuum’s fitness center spans three floors. Eighty is the normal occupancy level, but that has been reduced to 20 people. Many new programs and policies were put into place for safety. Equipment and soft goods, such as yoga mats, have been removed. Spacing between machines has been increased. Barriers were added. Drinking fountains were turned off and replaced by free bottled water.

In addition, as an advanced user of BuildingLink , The Continuum utilized existing BuildingLink features as well as new sensors from the Aware by BuildingLink team. The challenge: the gym ad to operate at less than full capacity while contending with pent-up demand for use. The solution was to configure the BuildingLink Amenity Reservations module to allow residents to make reservations for one-and-a-half hour workout slots. The 30 minutes at the end of each workout was reserved for the fitness center staff to clean the equipment and common areas.

 

The Amenities Reservation module provided the Continuum team with the ability to limit the number of reservations per resident and even to restrict new reservations from being made more than a day in advance.

“The system allows us the flexibility to change as needed in order to accommodate the rules and regulations being enacted by our local officials” says Ena Rivera, general manager of the Sporting Club and Spa at the Continuum.

It doesn’t stop there. As members enter the facility at their reserved times, they must first pass an automated health-check kiosk to take their temperature and verify that they are wearing a face mask. After that, they are welcomed by a message from the BuildingLink NetVoice Annunciator product. NetVoice is a network-connected speaker that is connected to a public address system to send scheduled and on-demand vocal notifications to residents. NetVoice also reminds the resident when it is almost time to leave, saying: “Dear residents, thank you very much for visiting us today. We hope you enjoyed your time in the Sporting Club. We kindly ask that you finish your workout in the next 10 minutes so that our team can clean and sanitize for the next group. We look forward to seeing you again soon.”

“The residents prefer to have the automated system reinforcing the rules and informing them of the gym schedule. It is less intrusive than having a person walk around and remind them,” explains Varona.

After residents depart, the cleaning crew begins its work. As the crew moves from one location to another, it uses the Aware button logging system to indicate which areas have been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. BuildingLink tracks this data for both residents and managers. Residents can see the data on their BuildingLink app or upon entering the gym, giving them additional peace of mind that the equipment is clean. Managers now have a log that the cleaning policy was enforced, thereby reducing potential liability if someone gets infected.

“The residents have been very supportive,” observes Rivera. “They all understand the situation. And they are excited to be able to get back into the gym. But they still want to protect themselves. BuildingLink’s tools and our policies have allowed them to feel comfortable and confident.”

 

Aware by BuildingLink

Aware is a division of BuildingLink that provides technologies that unlock building data and grant property managers the actionable insights needed to help reduce costs and improve the quality of life for residents and staff. Aware’s smart sensor solutions identify problems in buildings such as water leaks, mechanical system failures, elevators in need of repair, monitor noise situations, and manage parking systems.

For questions and inquiries contact: aware@buildinglink.com

Thank You for a great article – for SFPMA and its Members. 

Richard Worth
Regional Sales Director – Florida
407-529-6063
Richard@BuildingLink.com

 

 


More information:

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