Comparative Guide to Fitness Machinery
When setting up a gym, the choice of fitness equipment not only affects the user experience, but also financial viability and long-term maintenance. This detailed guide explores industry-leading brands, considering key aspects such as user recognition, strengths, price, maintenance, features and financing options.
1. Technogym
Technogym is the Italian brand of fitness machinery par excellence. It is one of the most recognized brands worldwide and one of the most present in premium gyms, hotel gyms or home gyms.
User recognition: Highly valued for its quality and cutting-edge technology.
Strengths: Cardio machines, Technological innovation and durability.
Price: €€€
Maintenance: Although a large part of their machines have plastic elements, their maintenance is moderate. They offer 2 types of maintenance solutions (<48 hours and >48 hours) depending on the urgency.
Peculiarities: Connected equipment, MyWellness App for performance tracking and elegant design.
Financing: They offer financing options to facilitate the acquisition.
Web: www.technogym.com
2.Life Fitness
Life Fitness is the US (Illinois) brand that owns Indoor Cycling Group (ICG), CYBEX, Life Fitness and Hammer Strength. All of them brands of recognized international prestige.
User recognition: Widely known for its rigidity and resistance, especially for its Hammer Strength sub-brand, used worldwide in the best strength gyms.
Strengths: High quality equipment, many angles and ranges of motion for each muscle group and resistance.
Price: €€€
Maintenance: As they are robust machinery with few plastic parts, they require low maintenance. Especially if we talk about Hammer Strength.
Peculiarities: Wide variety of machines to satisfy all needs.
Financing: Flexible financing options available .
Web: https://www.lifefitness.es/es-es/aboutus
3. ELEIKO
ELEIKO was born in Sweden as a company that manufactures heavy-duty household appliances, including waffle makers, yes waffle makers! But thanks to Mr. Hellström, a weightlifting-loving factory supervisor, they decided to pivot their strategy and start manufacturing high-strength strength material.
User Recognition: Respected for weightlifting and functional training. It is the brand that has sponsored the Olympic Games for decades.
Strengths: Precision and Scandinavian design, resistance, rigidity and performance.
Price: €€€€
Maintenance: As it is machinery without plastic parts and with so many quality controls, resistance and durability are practically eternal. They never break.
Peculiarities: Focus on weightlifting, powerlifting, weightlifting and cross training equipment. They do not have cardio machinery.
Financing: Consult specific options with distributors.
Web: https://eleiko.com/es-es/equipment
4.Rogue
Rogue is the American brand recognized for being the brand that sponsors the Crossfit Games. Focused on athletes who practice disciplines such as cross training, weightlifting, powerlifting or tests such as Strongman.
User recognition: Highly appreciated by athletes and fitness and Crossfit enthusiasts. If you plan to open a box, it will undoubtedly be a good option.
Strengths: Robustness and versatility in strength equipment. Offers a wide variety of material, accessories, racks and rigs.
Price: €€€
Maintenance: Moderate. As they are high-quality materials with little plastic, they are usually quite resistant, but the intensive use and treatment given to them in a box or gym must be taken into account.
Peculiarities: They do not have customer service in Europe and they do not allow buying in volume, so it is not a very economical option. Keep in mind that when coming from the US, orders may take longer than expected.
Financing: They do not offer financing since you can only buy online.
Web: https://www.roguefitness.com/es/
5. BH Fitness
BH is a Spanish brand focused on cardio, bodybuilding, functional training and indoor cycling equipment. Most of its equipment is imported from Asian countries.
User Recognition: Well established among mid-range gyms, hotels and home gyms.
Strengths: Wide range of products, from cardio equipment to strength machines.
Price: €€
Maintenance: High. In this case, this machinery has a lot of plastic parts that can deteriorate easily, so it would be advisable that you acquire the maintenance plan to have your equipment in good condition.
Peculiarities: Constant innovation and ergonomic design. They also offer the possibility of customizing certain pieces which can provide added value to your club's proposal.
Financing: It offers very interesting financing options for entrepreneurs with authorized distributors.
Web: https://bh.fitness/catalogs/
6. Gym80
Gym80 is one of the emblematic European brands of global fitness. It is the brand used by well-known chains such as Gold's Gym, McFit, ON Air and other large international brands. Focused on strength training and bodybuilding. Recognized for having the heaviest golden dumbbells in the world with a weight of 150 kg each.
User recognition: Known for being the brand with which great bodybuilding athletes such as Arnold Schwarzenegger or Ronnie Coleman trained, its high quality and German precision.
Strengths: These are robust machines, of high quality and durability.
Price: €€€
Maintenance: Low. They are machines with few plastic parts and high quality iron with good welds.
Peculiarities: What I value most about this brand is its ability to customize the equipment. The equipment is durable and its customer service is very good with a sales team in Spain.
Financing: Varies depending on the distributor, consult options directly with the supplier.
Web: https://gym80.de/es/
7. Etenon Fitness
User recognition: Gaining ground with advanced technology and contemporary design.
Strengths: Specialized in resistance equipment and functional training.
Price: €€€
Maintenance: Moderate
Peculiarities: Advanced technology and contemporary design.
Financing: Varies by region and distributor.
8. Salter
User recognition: Traditionally known for its quality and durability.
Strengths: History of quality and durability in strength equipment.
Price: €€
Maintenance: Low
Peculiarities: Classic and reliable design.
Financing: Consult options with authorized distributors.
9.Matrix
User recognition: Gaining popularity for its variety and modern design.
Strengths: Variety of fitness equipment for all types of users.
Price: €€
Maintenance: Moderate
Peculiarities: Focus on efficiency and modern design.
Financing: Offers accessible options for entrepreneurs.
10. Panatta
User recognition: Gaining popularity for its variety and modern design.
Strengths: Variety of fitness equipment for all types of users.
Price: €€
Maintenance: Moderate
Peculiarities: Focus on efficiency and modern design.
Financing: Offers accessible options for entrepreneurs.
Considerations for Election:
When selecting machinery, evaluate user recognition, value for money, maintenance and financing options. Make sure the equipment aligns with the specific needs of your clientele and that the chosen brand offers reliable after-sales service. The initial investment will translate into the long-term success of your gym. Good luck!