Journal
Journal
Practical notes on planning, equipping and running commercial fitness spaces — materials, equipment, interiors and care.
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Antibacterial Upholstery: What the Claim Means and How It Is Tested
What to look for in upholstery, timber finishes and joints when equipment in a rehab clinic is cleaned between every patient.
4 min read
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Small Pilates Apparatus in Clinics: Arc, Barrels and Wedge
How small apparatus such as the Arc, Spine Corrector, Step Barrel and Big Wedge fit into a clinic that has limited floor space.
5 min read
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Planning a Rehab Treatment Room with Pilates Equipment
A step-by-step approach to planning a treatment room: measuring, zoning, clearances and choosing equipment in the right order.
5 min read
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Working with Physiotherapists on an Equipment Brief
How clinic managers and therapists can write one clear equipment brief that covers clinical needs, space and practical constraints.
4 min read
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Freestanding Barres and Wall Barres in Clinic Spaces
When a wall barre or freestanding barre suits a clinic, and what to consider about height, stability and positioning.
4 min read
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Storage for Clinic Treatment Rooms: Keeping Floors Clear
How wall storage, prop storage and mat racks keep a treatment room tidy, safe to walk through and quick to reset between sessions.
4 min read
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Private Label Pilates Reformer: How It Works
What a private label Pilates reformer involves, from specification and branding to minimum order value and production.
4 min read
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One Equipment Specification Across All Your Locations
Why a single, written equipment specification helps chains keep studios consistent, and what that document should include.
4 min read
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Roll-Out Planning for Multi-Site Studio Openings
How chains can plan equipment and interiors for several openings: sequencing, lead times, delivery windows and installation.
4 min read
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Prototypes and Samples Before Batch Production
Why chains should approve a sample or prototype before a batch order, and what to check when it arrives.
4 min read
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Batch Production of Commercial Wooden Gym Equipment
How batch production keeps commercial wooden gym equipment consistent across sites, and how to order in a way that suits it.
4 min read
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Brand Consistency in Studio Equipment and Interiors
How colour, timber, logos and joinery details help a chain look the same in every location, from reception to changing rooms.
4 min read