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(5) A minimum ceiling height of 3657 mm (12 feet)
must be maintained for the fitness area. A higher ceiling will
ensure proper ceiling clearances for certain pieces of equipment
and their use. It will also help dissipate heat build-up created
by large groups using the facility at the same time.
(6) Provide rubber mats with beveled edges under
cardiovascular and strength training equipment.
f) Utilities Requirements: Provide special outlets for
cardiovascular equipment, computerized strength training
machines, electric water cooler, computer and printer for fitness
assessments, stereo/audio/visual/video system and phone jacks.
Wall and/or recessed floor electrical outlets may be required for
the fitness equipment depending on the overall size of the space,
the architectural floor plan design/shape, and the placement for
the equipment.
g)
Furnishing, Built-in and Collateral Equipment List
(1) An average of 4.3 square meters
(46 square feet)
should be given for each piece of single station
equipment. This
includes the dimensions of the equipment and the
space between
stations for safety zones and circulation around
and between each
piece of equipment.
(2)
Computerized fitness evaluation system.
(3) Free Weight Area: Although the number of items
varies by installation size, the following should be included: A
complete set of dumbbells ranging from 2.3 to 54.4 kilograms (5
to 120 pounds) in 2.3 kilogram (5-pound) increments; Olympic
style power bars with safety collars and at least 725.7 to 816.5
kilograms (1600 to 1800 pounds) of free weight; a variety of
benches for dumbbell work and Olympic barbell work, such as
incline bench, decline bench, power squat rack, flat benches,
preacher curl bench, weight racks, and dumbbell racks. The floor
space must be structurally sound enough to bear the load of
weight machines and equipment (minimum 45.36 kilograms per
.1 square meter or 100 pounds per square foot). Exercise
equipment should have finished framing so as not to damage the
finished floor; e.g., provide rolled bar framing and no cut-off
legs.
(4) Strength training or circuit training machines:
There should be at least one circuit training machine for each
muscle group. Larger bases should have more. Machine brand name
may vary by manufacturer; however, this list should cover good a
variety of equipment for each muscle group.
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