FITNESS CENTER CONSULTING

Designing your ideal fitness center just became easy.

We have decades of experience designing amazing fitness clubs. We balance your needs with industry-leading standards to create successful, sought-after fitness centers.

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Exceptional design with meticulous planning — that’s what we’ve delivered to thousands of clients.

From initial planning to construction to installation, we can guide you at every step. From the big decisions (Where should I build my gym?) to the little details (Do I have outlets in the right places?) and everything in between, we’ve got it covered.

We’ll help you visualize the environment with accurate 2D plans and 3D renderings. And we can use those CAD drawings of your fitness center to collaborate with your construction team so no detail is missed during construction and installation.

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A 2D CAD drawing of a floor plan for a gym, showing dimensions and equipment layout.

We are the go-to partner for transforming spaces into remarkable amenities.

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From blank sites to remodels to unusual buildings, we’ve worked in a wide variety of situations.

We have helped clients…

  • turn an empty building into a fitness center.

  • design from the dirt up, creating a totally new building.

  • pick the best site between multiple potential locations.

  • adapt non-fitness areas in their building to add new amenities.

  • convert an unusual space into a gym — like a parking garage or a horse barn, to name a few.

  • optimize existing spaces through remodeling.

Risher has designed all of our projects for several years. Every time a new project comes up it is a no-brainer to work with them again. From design to install, everything ran so smooth, thanks in part to Risher’s attention to detail.

JEFFREY KILGORE
SLATE REAL ESTATE PARTNERS

WHAT WE OFFER

Here are some of the things our consulting services can cover:

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EQUIPMENT & INTERIOR DETAILS

  • Equipment specifications and selections, with lease or purchase solutions

  • Requirements and placement for ADA (The Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance

  • Mirror placement to avoid the “dizzy effect” of bad reflections

  • TV placement so screens aren’t blocked from view

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PLANS & RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Renderings to help you visualize the space

  • Accurate CAD drawings with exact specifications of your fitness center so your contractors can seamlessly implement the plan

  • Recommendations for staying current with trends

  • Contingency plans for upkeep or replacing equipment

  • Key operating budget assumptions

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BUILDING PLANNING

  • Selecting the location and layout of your new fitness center

  • Converting an existing space for your fitness center

  • Room size specifications, including ceiling heights, expansion, check-in area, and more

  • Window placement to account for heat, sun, and views

  • Locker room specifications, including number of lockers and showers, locker specifications, changing area for peak usage, and more

  • Flooring specifications

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BUILDING SYSTEMS

  • Building system recommendations, including electrical, HVAC, ventilation, acoustics, data/cable, and lighting

  • Proper humidity levels to keep equipment from rusting

  • Media and A/V system locations and specifications

  • Commercial washer/dryer specifications for onsite towel laundering

average number of gyms we design every year

states we’ve worked in

5M+

24

square feet of fitness space designed

years of experience

35

120

HOW IT WORKS

Your ideal fitness center starts here.

It all starts with your vision. We’ll meet with you to learn all about your site and needs.

We’ll design the ideal-for-you fitness center, considering your site, budget, demographic, and goals for the space.

Watch your fitness center take shape in real life, as everything is professionally installed for you.

Risher has designed and equipped fitness centers for…

Multi-Family Communities

Offices & Corporate Work Sites

Master-Planned Communities

Private Golf & Fitness Centers

Country Clubs

Professional Sports Teams

City Departments

Studios

Hotels & Resorts

Universities

Not sure if we’re a fit for your fitness center? Just ask!

Do you need additional services?

FITNESS EQUIPMENT

In addition to planning your fitness center, we can also supply, install, and maintain all the equipment you need.

FITNESS MANAGEMENT

Risher Amenity Management can partner with you to run your fitness center, providing engaging programs and a highly trained staff that delivers superior customer service.