Upgrading Your Fitness Center? We Are the Go-To Source

Commercial gym equipment must withstand rigorous use many times a day for years to come. This level of use demands sturdy and quality machines. The costs can be prohibitively expensive for a new fitness center, replacing existing equipment, upgrading, or expanding a facility. Those reasons alone are a powerful incentive for decision makers to seriously […]

Differences Between Commercial and Home Fitness Equipment

Commercial and Home Fitness Equipment

As of 2019, there were 41,370 health clubs and fitness centers in the US. Phew…that’s a lot.  The fact of the matter: People are prioritizing their health these days. And, despite this high number of fitness institutions, there’s still a lot happening behind the scenes. With a rise in at-home fitness, people are getting fit from the […]

Choosing the Right Used Gym Equipment to Reach Your Weight Goals

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The type of gym equipment you use to work out depends largely on your overall objectives, specific goals, and personal preferences. The key is to find the fitness gear that will get you motivated to keep coming back and shed those unwanted pounds. The global health pandemic that forced the world indoors led many to […]

How to Get Guests to Use the Hotel Gym

A Gym For Every Guest No two guests are the same, and neither are their workouts. At Used Gym Equipment, we have an array of machines in both cardio and strength to suit any traveler’s needs.  We offer several equipment packages and design options to help you keep all of your guests happy, while keeping your investment […]

Keeping Your Gym Equipment Clean and Maintained, and Why It Matters

Gym owners are often focused on features such as having the newest machines or classes that cater to the latest workout crazes. But if you research what potential gym members look for when finding the gym that is right for them and priorities that are valued in fitness culture, gym cleanliness is a universal concern. […]

Fitness Industry Growth in Qatar

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The gym business in Qatar is booming. From 2006 to 2012, the fitness industry grew by a whopping 34.4%! This Middle East nation is catching on to health and wellness trends and implementing them to suit the local culture. Exercising is on the rise for the following reasons. 1. Disposable Income  With just 2.6 million […]

Dave Fisher’s Powerhouse Gym Installation

At Used Gym Equipment, we are always excited to make our customers’ gym visions into reality. We were happy to work with renowned fitness personality Dave Fisher to furnish his gym with up to date equipment. Fisher, the winner of the 1993 International Federeration of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) North American Overall title, is the […]

Fitness in Kuwait

The State of Kuwait is a small country but a large player in the fitness landscape of the Middle East. While its population ranks 14th overall in the region, it ranks 5th in the number of gyms. From 2012-2017, the fitness industry grew by 6%, and by 2022, it is projected to grow in Kuwait […]

Gym Attendance in Saudi Arabia

The gym industry in Saudi Arabia is part of the growing trend towards fitness in the Middle East. Fitness services like classic gyms, personal training studios and group exercise studios have seen double digit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) increases from the years 2012-2017. There are many factors contributing towards these gains. 1. Population Growth […]

UAE Fitness Trends

Not unlike many other countries worldwide, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is struggling with obesity and the health problems that arise alongside it. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 80% of men and 67% of women in the UAE are currently overweight. Conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease and Auto Immune Diseases are […]