Whether you run a college-level or professional athletic facility, rehab facility, or strength training room, you must cater to your client's fitness needs. To ensure everyone gets the workout, training, or rehab they need, you should have your athletic training room designed professionally. If you think it's unnecessary to do, here are four reasons that may change your mind.

1. Better Safety

Many fitness facilities have heavy equipment that can cause injury when people don't know how to use it. Accidents can also happen when they're not placed in the right areas. For example, when it comes to heavy weights, keep them out of walkways, so people won't bump into them and hurt themselves. With professional designs, every item can have a designated space that allows for optimal safety.

2. More Efficiency

If you're aware of circuit training, you understand it's a type of exercise in which people quickly go from one machine to another within a short period. It's a good idea to have all the aerobics machines in the same area. So, if you have clients who do circuit training or any other type of workout, layout matters.

3. Proper Storage Space

When you have a gym or athletic training room, storage is a must for your smaller equipment. In other words, you don't want weights, jump ropes, gym mats, or medicine balls just lying around the gym. It can create clutter that makes the space less comfortable to exercise in. With proper storage, you can account for everything at the end of the day and even prevent theft.

4. Better Aesthetics

According to Statista, the health and fitness club industry is worth over $96 billion worldwide, as of 2023. Consequently, you have a lot of competition when it comes to fitness. You don't want your facility to get downgraded by poor reviews because it doesn't look as appealing as other facilities. Trainers, athletes, students, runners, gym clients, and amateurs have several other spaces where they can work out. If they give your spot a chance, make sure they're impressed by the visual aesthetics the moment they step in.

Don't underestimate the value of taking the time to design an athletic training room. Doing so not only helps your professional reputation but can also improve the workout or rehab experience. If you need help building an athletic training space that people want to keep coming back to, contact Collins Facility Design today for more information.