5 Fitness Trends Influencing Gym Design in 2024

As we head into the new year, it might be time to start considering if your fitness amenity aligns with the latest emerging trends.

In the dynamic landscape of fitness, the evolution of gym design continues to shape the way we perceive and engage with our workout spaces.

From unique lighting to AI training experiences and everything in-between, we take a look at what is shaping the gym design landscape heading into 2024.

Here are five cutting-edge fitness trends influencing our approach to gym design & how it can be implemented in your facility:

1. Recovery & Wellness Areas

Now more than ever, people are more aware of the importance of their overall health.

Gym designs now often feature dedicated recovery and wellness areas.

These spaces offer amenities such as foam rolling stations, massage chairs, cryotherapy chambers, and meditation pods.

At TFC, we prioritize holistic wellness by providing facilities with peaceful and separate recovery zones that facilitate relaxation and aid in post-workout recovery.

2. AI Training & Virtual Experiences

AI is not just changing the fitness landscape; it's revolutionizing it.

With an opportunity to get real-time feedback and immersive experiences, users are seeking out gyms with AI training and virtual experience options.

Yahoo Life reported a 396% increase in searches for virtual workout experiences in 2023.

Integrating these experiences into your fitness facility enhances member engagement and motivation, making this not only an amenity but a must-have in commercial gyms going forward.

With a variety of connected equipment brands such as Echelon, Hydrow, and Oxefit, we are able to offer our customers a variety of solutions that fit within their budget and equipment needs.

3. Larger Functional Zones

Functional training has gained immense popularity in the last few years and is not slowing down anytime soon.

Member's desire to have a unique workout that provides an opportunity for them to train for everyday activities.

In response, gym designs are allocating larger spaces dedicated to functional workouts.

Our approach involves creating expansive functional zones equipped with versatile equipment.

These zones cater to a wide range of exercises, from bodyweight movements to agility drills, promoting varied and effective workouts for members.

4. More Strength Training Equipment

Strength training has been gaining interest over the last decade as people have begun to realize the plethora of benefits it brings, but it’s set to skyrocket in 2024.

According to Mindbody, more than 60% of consumers report including weight or strength training in their routine. Prompting gym designs in 2024 to allocate more space and resources to cater specifically to this aspect of fitness.

Our gym designers incorporate spacious and well-equipped strength training zones that cater to individuals at all fitness levels.

From free weights to state-of-the-art resistance machines and power racks, these areas are meticulously designed to offer a comprehensive strength-building experience.

5. Unique Lighting Solutions

The impact of lighting on our mood and energy levels not only throughout the day but especially during workouts cannot be overstated.

Gym design in 2024 is leveraging unique lighting solutions that go beyond traditional setups.

Adaptive LED lighting, for instance, dynamically adjusts to mimic natural light patterns throughout the day.

Colored lighting, is also gaining popularity to create more unique spaces and further your company branding.

At TFC, we incorporate different lighting options into our 3D plans, so you can get a feel for how your space changes with a simple lighting swap.

Summary

These emerging trends in gym design serve as the cornerstone of our commitment to offering a progressive and invigorating fitness environment.

By staying at the forefront of innovation, we ensure that our designs provide a fitness amenity that stands out in an immersive, engaging, and holistic manner.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of fitness—one innovative gym design at a time.