Gym Equipment Planner
Plan your gym equipment mix by facility size, tier and training focus. Benchmark-backed equipment counts, area and CAPEX estimate.
Model v1.0.1 · Data generated 2026-08-30 · 0 benchmark metrics
Select a scenario to pre-fill realistic defaults for that facility type.
Anonymous, bucketed. We only store your decision profile (size, tier, scenario, result band) — never your inputs or identity.
Estimated CAPEX
$25,220
50% confidence · model v1.0.1
Equipment Mix
Suggested mix for undefined tier, undefined focus (0 sqm).
| Equipment | Units | Unit price | Area (sqm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| commercial treadmill | 1 | $12,000 | 6.5 |
| elliptical | 1 | $7,000 | 5 |
| exercise bike | 1 | $2,500 | 3 |
| rower | 1 | $2,500 | 3.5 |
| smith machine | 1 | $4,500 | 5.5 |
| cable crossover | 1 | $6,000 | 8 |
| functional rack | 1 | $2,800 | 6 |
| dumbbell set | 1 | $1,500 | 2.5 |
Area check
Equipment footprint uses 0% of facility, leaving room for training areas.
Calculate ROI / TCO for this mix
Carry this equipment plan into the ROI and TCO tools to evaluate the financial case.
Calculate ROI →Calculate TCO for this mix
Estimate the full cost of ownership over the useful life.
Calculate TCO →Assumptions
- • Equipment density per sqm: 0.035 units/sqm
- • Tier CAPEX multiplier: 0.65
- • Focus mix ratios: undefined preset
- • Unit prices: from equipment profiles / benchmark typical price
Limitations
- • Mix ratios are heuristics — Focus-based ratios are built-in rules pending editorial benchmark review (B2).
- • Does not include installation or flooring — CAPEX is equipment purchase only.
Data sources & method
This tool uses FitnessNav benchmark data: equipment useful life, maintenance %, energy consumption, pricing and scenario presets. Every assumption shown in the result references its benchmark metric. Benchmarks are verified over time through industry research — draft values are clearly flagged.
Gym Equipment Planner — frequently asked questions
How many machines fit in 500 m²?
At the 0.035 units/m² density benchmark, roughly 17–18 machines. The planner then splits them across cardio, strength and functional zones according to your focus selection.
How much does tier choice swing the budget?
Premium pricing runs 1.6× list while budget runs 0.65× — identical layouts differ by roughly 2.5× in total CAPEX between the extremes.
Does the plan validate my floor space?
Yes — every unit's installation footprint (a commercial treadmill needs 6.5 m², a cable crossover 8 m²) is summed against your area with a utilization readout.
Can I use the output for supplier quotes?
The plan table lists type, count and unit price per line item — it works directly as an RFQ basis for vendor comparisons.