MIL-HDBK-1037/8
i)
Special Requirements
(1) Provide control desk near entry of the fitness
area if a direct view is obstructed from the main control desk.
(2) Whether utilizing a standard lay-in ceiling or
an exposed structure, the light source should be diffused to
avoid focusing strong light sources directly above equipment.
Specify light fixtures and their locations so as not to generate
unnecessary heat and be uncomfortable when viewed directly
looking up, i.e., indirect lighting is preferred.
(3) Sound levels should be kept under 80 decibels.
Sound sources include exercise equipment in use, stereo sound
system, conversation, etc.
(4) Provide natural lighting sources and windows
with blinds or shades as required to supplement lighting system.
Aerobic exercise equipment should be located in front of the
windows. Windows will provide the opportunity to advertise the
fitness center activities to potential patrons walking or driving
past the facility.
j) Space Size (square meters (feet), occupancy, or unit
of equipment): The total minimum space requirement must contain
by installation size the following square meters of floor space:
Xlarge - 650 square meters (7000 square feet); Large - 372 square
meters (4000 square feet ); Medium - 325 square meters (3500
square feet); Small - 148 square meters (1600 square feet) and
Xsmall - 93 square meters (1000 square feet). The fitness area
must contain at least one private fitness testing room of at
least 14 square meters (150 square feet) of air-conditioned, well
lit space. The room may also serve as the fitness specialist's
office. FOR MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS ONLY: If military
personnel population exceeds 5000, use the fitness center space
requirements shown below. Otherwise, use the space requirements
shown above.
(1) 3.5 percent of military personnel population
determines peak load.
(2) 3.58 square meters (38.5 square feet (SF)) per
patron at peak loading determines the minimum sizing standard for
Marine Corps fitness centers.
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