13 Considerations For a Gym Locker Room

Lockers and locks are practical investment pieces for the wise gym owner. These security devices will open opportunities to stand out in the minds of their guests. Lockers can make a difference in any business. For fitness facilities, a locker facility is as essential as the latest gym equipment. It can also spell the difference between renewing their membership of jumping to another facility that has a better locker system than yours. If you want your business to stand out, here are 13 considerations for a gym before building your locker room.

1. Put your users first

   Your users are the reason why you have a business and should be your priority deciding on the design and overall outlook of your building and facility.

   Ask yourself who will use your lockers day in and day out. Also, look at what habits will they bring when they come in. It’s worth considering what routine you want to build for them in your facility.

   If you want to offer a different experience for them, think of how they will interact with the locker. Think about their demographics. Are they among the younger generation or the older?

   This will help determine what you will build and what your mode of operation will be as well.

2. Secure it with technology

   technology has been on the upward swing and shows no signs of stopping nor slowing down. Might as well include future-proof devices. Consider a smart lock for your lockers.

   Look for a versatile lock that has all the functionalities of a traditional lock as well as features that integrate intuitive technology that we use nowadays. Locks have changed over the years and are continuously going along with the tide of improvements in technology and utility.

3. Storage space

   Even with the many other bells and whistles that are available for you and the option to make them as big or as small as you want, you have to remember to put in mind what is appropriate for your guests’ needs.

   Go back to who will use the lockers and see if you need to design large or small compartments. You can also see if you need extra shelving inside the lockers.

4. Enough space to move around

   Lockers should be part of the general aesthetic and help your guests move freely throughout your building.

   A cramped space doesn’t help your guests relax after their workout nor help motivate your guests to come back.

   Make the necessary adjustment and make them feel comfortable and at ease whenever they go to your facility.

5. Tall or small?

   Simple as it may seem, but you must remember who will use your lockers. if your facility will be used by families, or by individuals, or even handicapped people.

6. Make it bright, though not too bright

   The mark of a good facility is in the details. Which facility would you go to, one with good lighting or one that looks like a back alley? Exactly.

7. Ventilation, air conditioning, and indoor air quality

   The last thing you want your locker room to be is cold and damp. If your locker room will be adjacent to the shower room or sauna, you want the floor to be always dry.

8. The General Layout

   The whole in-store experience should be something they look forward to coming back to. This can help create customer loyalty (link to our blog). The way they feel after using your facilities is a way of talking to them on a personal level.

   You can also use the flow of the building to condition your guests. You can install motivational posts at the entryway and your promotional materials on their way out.

   Remember that anything you do is part of the experience for your brand.

9. Locker durability

   While there are a variety of materials, it doesn’t mean that you need to use all of them, or should you?

   Regardless of the material, the locker should be durable because it is a security device. So you can forego unusual ones to emphasize strength and durability.

10. Maintenance

    The most common problem for traditional locks is rust and corrosion. This can be deterred with regular maintenance.

    Same with locks for lockers. If you’re using traditional lockers, remember to lubricate them and always check for signs of rust. If you’re using smart electronic lockers, then you have to make sure that the batteries still have juice in them.

11. ADA accessibility

    You must make sure that some of your lockers will have easy access for persons with disability. Some of your guests may be going for therapy or strengthening exercises. Like our first point, make the necessary considerations for them.

12. Sustainability

    Caring for the environment should be on always on the list. You can use sustainable alternatives to deodorizers and consider using hand towels instead of paper ones.

13. Aesthetics

    Your whole locker room should fit the general aesthetic of your gym. It should complement not just the building but the whole experience itself.

    Conclusion
    

    There are a lot of things to consider before investing. Like most successful businesses, once you figure out what benefits and value you give to your guests and customers.

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