One of the biggest factors in the success of a commercial gym is the equipment.
Gym equipment affects start-up costs, maintenance and ongoing costs, and gym-goer satisfaction.
The key here is to choose brands that are reliable.
You want brands that will deliver for your business and customers.
We are here to help - here are our favorite ten commercial fitness equipment manufacturers.
Precor
Precor has it all - from exercise bikes to functional trainers and even saunas.
Their business is headquartered in Washington, and they focus on easy-to-use, simple, and reliable equipment.
You can count on Precor being built to last for your home gym or fitness facility.
Life Fitness
Life Fitness is one of the most popular exercise equipment brands on the market.
Their commercial fitness equipment - specifically cardio equipment is found in gyms all across the United States.
Gyms that use Life Fitness include Orange Theory, Gold's Gym, Anytime Fitness, and many hotels.
Recently they have pushed into the "smart" machine world - with upgrades to their treadmills, ellipticals, and bikes.
Matrix
Matrix provides solutions to all areas of the commercial market - from athletic performance and health clubs to apartment complexes and campus rec centers.
They have a wide variety of products from cardio and strength to group and functional trainers - like their Connexus.
The Connexus is highly customizable and has a cable machine, storage, rope capability, and more.
SportsArt
SportsArt is changing the game.
They offer cardio equipment that turns your hard work into energy for the gym. This isn't hype "energy" - this is real electricity.
Their Eco-Powr Elite line converts roughly 74% of user energy into clean, renewable electricity.
Now, the trick is convincing your members to perform some HIIT workouts.
Talk about some serious wattage.
Star Trac
Star Trac can provide cardio solutions for your commercial fitness equipment needs. Their FreeRunner treadmill boasts cushioning that gives your members a more comfortable jog.
I mean, there's not much comfortable about a jog, so maybe a little cushioning can help balance out the road miles.
Nautilus
With over 50 years of experience, Nautilus' focus on building machines for fitness centers and facilities alike, has earned them a solid reputation.
They make weightlifting open and accessible to all with their easy-to-use machines and trainers.
Stairmaster
You know why this one is on here.
There is only one Starimaster.
While other brands make a stairclimber, for over 40 years Stairmaster has been bringing results, pain, and leaving your shirt drenched in sweat.
Its users know just how brutal this can be, and it will have your members coming back for more.
Hammer Strength
Hammer Strength makes all things strength and sports performance.
If you are looking to reach your athletic potential or have a member base looking to do the same - look no further.
Their name and reputation carry a lot of weight as they bring quality strength and conditioning equipment to fitness facilities and home gyms everywhere.
SciFit
SciFit is known most commonly for its upper body trainer.
If you've ever had any sort of upper-body injury, you've most definitely used this in rehab or PT.
It is the machine that essentially is an upper-body bike allowing you to get movement in with your upper body, while your lower body remains seated.
It is a great machine for PT, those with disability, and those with other limiting factors.
Spirit
Spirit provides reliable, functional equipment for commercial fitness facilities.
They were one of the first companies to add a fan to their cardio machines and have been seeking to find innovative solutions ever since.
They offer almost every piece of equipment you can think of - cardio, many variations of strength machines, and much more.