Project Management Timeline for Equipment Installation After setting up dozens of corporate gyms over the years, I’ve learned that equipment installation is where the rubber literally meets the floor! It’s crazy how many companies think they can order equipment on Monday and have employees working out by Friday. In reality, a smooth installation takes careful…
Core Equipment Categories for Diverse Employee Needs Back in 1989, I set up a corporate wellness center, and boy, did I make some mistakes! I ordered a bunch of treadmills the client wanted and called it a day. Three weeks later, half my client’s employees were complaining about joint pain, and the other half never…
Initial Investment Ranges for Different Facility Sizes I still laugh thinking about one corporate gym quote back in ’92. The client’s jaw hit the floor when I shared the number! Over the decades, I’ve learned to prepare folks for the reality of what quality fitness spaces actually cost. https://rushfitnesstools.com For small corporate facilities (under 2,000…
Core Cardio Equipment Selection and Space Requirements I’ve seen so many well-intentioned facility managers blow their entire budget on flashy cardio equipment without considering space needs. Back in the early 2000s, I made this exact mistake with a law firm’s gym—packed it with top-of-the-line treadmills only to realize nobody could actually move between them! After…
Calculating Optimal Square Footage Based on Employee Population I can’t tell you how many businesses I’ve seen cram their employees into spaces that were way too small over my three decades in the fitness equipment industry. Back in the 90s, I allowed this exact mistake with my first commercial gym setup. I thought saving on…
Defining Clear Goals for Your Corporate Fitness Facility I remember when I set up my first corporate fitness center back in the early 90s. Much has been learned since then. I had all this shiny equipment delivered—treadmills, weights, those fancy resistance machines—but zero plan for what the space was actually supposed to accomplish for the…
I look forward to helping you discover how to start a corporate gym in 2026 with expert guidance on equipment costs and planning from a 30-year fitness equipment industry veteran. And I’ll help you create an effective workplace wellness center that provides good energy and drives employee engagement. Creating a corporate gym is one of…
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