When building a gym, it’s easy to focus on the obvious purchases: weights and machines. However, gym storage is an essential element that shouldn’t be overlooked when designing your commercial gym space.

It’s important to invest in commercial grade gym storage to ensure the safety of your customers and also improve the durability and longevity of your equipment.

At Mirafit, our freestanding storage offers a great solution to organising your gym space efficiently.

What Are The Different Types of Gym Storage?

When choosing storage for your gym equipment, consider which type suits your space. There are three main options, Wall mounted gym storage is ideal for gyms with sturdy walls and limited floor space. Rack mounted storage is available for all the Mirafit power cages and is great for organising Olympic, standard and fractional weight plates.

However, both of these storage options require additional fittings and once secured, are locked into a certain position, making it difficult to make changes to the gym. Freestanding storage on the other hand is self-supported and doesn’t require special fixtures or mounting to walls or racks. Freestanding fitness storage is also useful for creating defined sections in the gym, allowing you to modify the layout based on the changing needs of your clients.

Why Does a Commercial Gym Need Freestanding Storage?

Health and Safety

The primary concern of any gym is the health and safety of the customers. Using commercial-grade storage ensures equipment is safely organised, reducing trip hazards and makes the gym environment easier to navigate.

Easy for Customers and PTs to Find Equipment

Both customers and personal trainers should be able to find equipment quickly. Efficient storage helps prevent wasted time searching for gear, allowing members to maximise their workouts without distractions, meaning they’ll leave your facility in an even better mood.

Aesthetic Appeal

As well as being a safe environment, you want the gym to look good. A clean and well organised gym will attract new customers and enhance the overall look and atmosphere.

Keeps Equipment In Good Condition

Gym equipment is a significant investment, so it’s important to take care of it. Keeping it properly stored prolongs its lifespan and prevents unnecessary wear and tear.

Maintains Gym Cleanliness

Storing equipment off the floor makes it easier to clean the gym and prevent the buildup of dust and dirt. This is especially important for maintaining a hygienic environment in a busy commercial setting.

Freestanding Commercial Gym Storage Options

Bumper Plate Weight Storage Tree - The heavy duty steel frame is sturdy and can be used to store up to 1000 kg of weight plates. There are eight storage poles, six for regular Olympic weight plates and two for fractional plates. The tree also comes with protective foot caps to avoid marking your gym flooring.

Commercial Series Barbell Holder - The barbell holder comes in two sizes capable of holding up to five or ten barbells. It holds 2” Olympic barbells and can accommodate straight bars or specialist barbells such as Swiss bars and ez curl bars. Storing the barbells in a vertical position keeps the gym floor tidy and the barbells easy to access for customers.

Commercial Series Dumbbell and Kettlebell Rack - The dumbbell and kettlebell rack comes in two or three tiers and three widths depending on the number of weights you need to store. The rack is angled to make it safe and convenient for customers to remove the dumbbells and the lipped design stops the weights from slipping. Because it is freestanding it can be easily moved around the gym to create designated areas.

Gym Sandbag/Power Bag Storage Rack - This storage tower is useful for holding sandbags, power bags and medicine balls. It’s a vertical free weight storage solution with a max capacity of 150kg that saves space and can be moved easily.

5 Medicine Ball Storage Rack - With a capacity of 150 kg and five levels, you can store multiple medicine balls on the rack, making it possible to keep your functional equipment easily accessible away in the gym. 

Investing in the right freestanding gym storage not only improves health and safety but also enhances the overall aesthetic and functionality of your gym. It’s suitable for a variety of different spaces, whether you’re building a small personal training studio or a large members-based gym, freestanding storage organises the gym and makes equipment easy to find.

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