Gym Equipment Planner
Plan your gym equipment mix by facility size, tier and training focus. Equipment counts, area and a CAPEX estimate from the figures you enter.
Model v1.0.1 · Data generated 2026-10-08 · 0 published reference values
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 is a calculation model, not a database lookup. It runs arithmetic on the numbers you enter, using an explicit formula and a small set of documented default assumptions (service intervals, energy prices, useful life). Every assumption it applies is listed in the result, and each one is a default you can overwrite.
We do not hold a benchmark dataset. FitnessNav operates no gyms, runs no fleet, and has never collected equipment telemetry, so there is no measured useful-life, maintenance-rate or downtime distribution behind these models. The default assumptions come from published manufacturer documentation and standard trade practice, and they are labelled as assumptions \u2014 not as findings. Treat the output as a structured way to think about a decision, and replace every default with your own numbers before it leaves your desk. If a vendor hands you a benchmark, ask for the sample size and the age of the machines in it.
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.