UFC 4-740-02
26 September 2006
TABLE 4-25. FITNESS AREA
This area is typically the focal point of the facility. The area is divided into four
Description/
sections: stretching/warm up/cool down, free/plate-loaded weights, selectorized
Usage
(machine) equipment, and cardiovascular equipment. The stretching/warm-up/cool-
down area is open space within the larger room. It can also serve as transition areas
between the other sections. The cardiovascular equipment area can be located in
multiple areas throughout the facility. Consider locations such as balconies, alcoves,
etc. The criteria in this table will apply regardless of equipment location. This area is
adjacent to the equipment repair/receiving area.
The free/plate-loaded weights area includes dumbbells, plate racks and plate-loaded
equipment, and benches. The selectorized (machine) equipment consists of pin-
selected weight equipment. The cardiovascular equipment consists of items such as
treadmills, stationary bikes, stair climbers, etc.
3.66 m (12 ft.) minimum. 4.27 m (14 ft.) is preferred.
Min. Ceiling Ht.
Walls. CMU with glazed wall coating or heavy-duty epoxy. Provide wall protection up
to 18 in. above finished floor in the free weight area.
Floor. In the stretching/warm up/cool down and free weights areas use permanently
adhered impact flooring with a nonporous, high-density rubber/elastic surface.
Composite products such as recycled rubber may be used; however, the top layer
should be virgin (unrecycled) material chemically bonded to the sublayers. Avoid the
use of interlocking impact flooring tiles.
For the selectorized equipment and cardiovascular equipment areas use multipurpose,
resilient, athletic flooring.
For the circuit training equipment, consider using the impact flooring detailed above.
All flooring must meet "DIN" standards for the specified function per ACSM.
Ceiling. Exposed, painted structure. Consider providing ACP or other acoustical
banners and treatments.
None required. Provide a minimum of two drinking fountains.
Plumbing
HVAC
20 C (68 F) minimum, 23 C (74 F) maximum; 12 to 18 air changes per hour; negative
pressure; less than 50% relative humidity; 25 cfm/person outside air, with CO2 sensors
or other type of energy conservation system. Provide for multi-speed ceiling fans.
Provide system per Section 3-5.3.
Fire Protection
Provide outlets per code.
Power
Free weight area: Consider providing outlets for wall- or ceiling-mounted television
monitors.
Selectorized equipment area: Coordinate equipment outlets with the specific
equipment selected. Provide flush-floor outlets for commercial-grade equipment in a
grid pattern sized appropriately for equipment spacing and to accommodate fitness
tracking systems. Consider providing a raised floor system for power distribution.
Consider providing outlets for wall- or ceiling-mounted television monitors.
Cardiovascular equipment area: Coordinate equipment outlets with the specific
equipment selected. Provide flush-floor outlets for commercial-grade equipment in a
grid pattern sized appropriately for equipment spacing and to accommodate fitness
tracking systems. Consider providing a raised floor system for power distribution.
Provide 220v dedicated circuits for all treadmills. Provide outlets for wall- or ceiling-
mounted television monitors.
Lighting
540 Lux (50 ft. candles) uniform lighting. Use 80% indirect and 20% direct. Consider
the possibilities for glare affecting equipment users--particularly those using
equipment with horizontal benches. Mitigate glare as necessary.
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