Creating an environment that cultivates comfort elevates the overall gym experience. While most gyms tend to focus their attention towards providing their members with the latest equipment and workout routines, giving locker rooms the same amount of attention allows for better customer experience. As a space that is used by as many people as the gym floor itself, redesigning the locker room shows gym members how you value their overall impression of your establishment.
So, let’s have a look at what you need to focus on when redesigning your locker room for comfort.
Layout
A common design mistake is not accounting for the flow of movement in the space. Locker rooms, whether they are big or small, have limited space because of the different components they house. Everything from the wet area to the dry area that is often sectioned off to accommodate lockers, benches, and mirrors, a typical locker room has plenty of elements that make it crowded. In redesigning the space with the flow of people in mind, you will be able to choose a design that allows you to maximise the locker room for optimisation.
Lighting
The lighting system in your locker room works in creating the ambience. With plenty of people using the locker room to get ready after their workout, providing them with the appropriate lighting is essential in enhancing their experience. Determine which lights work best for specific areas. These days, there are innovative lighting systems that have been developed for wet and damp places which give you safer options for your locker room.
Ventilation
A good ventilation system is an important investment for locker rooms. As a space that experiences a lot of steam and odour build up, having a reliable ventilation system in place is critical in creating comfortable customer experiences. Additionally, a ventilation system prevents the accumulation of moisture in the locker room which works to lessen the risk of damages to your facility and its furniture.
Showers
The wet area of a locker room presents a safety hazard that any responsible gym owner should be mindful of. In redesigning this space, choose tiles that are slip-resistant and offer a lot of friction in order to avoid slips and falls. Additionally, choosing to invest in commercial shower heads and shampoo dispensers shows your gym members the lengths you will go to in order to improve their use of your facilities.
Lockers
Like its namesake, the locker area is the key component of any locker room. Choosing lockers that are secure and harmonious with your interior design acts to enhance the ambience. More importantly, giving your gym members suitable storage space for their belongings shows professionalism which builds trust.
Privacy
Privacy is hard to come by in a locker room. While it is private in the sense that it is an enclosed space that is separate from the gym area, there is always a steady stream of people coming and going. Installing the proper partitions and panels to areas such as the bathroom and changing rooms provide your gym members with privacy when showering and changing.
While these improvements cost time and money, undertaking them for your gym has the potential to improve business performance. Improved customer experience is a necessity for almost all businesses and this is especially true in the increasingly competitive gym industry. Any edge needs to be taken advantage of and better locker rooms only add to greater satisfaction from patrons.