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Maximizing gym space: Seamlessly integrating turnstiles and access for member flow
Smart Gym Design: Customizing Speed Gates to Match Your Premium Brand Your gym's entrance sets the tone for everything. Members form their first impression within seconds of walking through your door. But here's the challenge: you need tight access control to protect revenue, yet you want a welcoming, premium feel that reflects your brand. The […]
Gym Entrance Gate Capabilities and Limitations: Understanding Anti-Tailgating Technology
Gym Entrance Gate Capabilities and Limitations: Understanding Anti-Tailgating Technology When investing in access control gates for your gym, understanding their capabilities and limitations is essential. While modern gates provide excellent security, they're not perfect barriers against all forms of unauthorized access. Let's examine how these systems work and where they face challenges. The Two Main […]
GDPR-Compliant Biometric Entry: Secure Your Gym & Protect Member Data Responsibly
GDPR-Compliant Biometric Entry for Gyms Biometric systems like fingerprint scanners and facial recognition cameras are getting more popular choices for access control, but not so much yet for gyms in Europe. They make entry smooth and reduce the need for key cards or codes. But when you handle biometric data, you must follow GDPR rules […]
Buying vs. Subscribing to Gym Access Systems: Financial Models for Growth
How to Calculate Gym Turnstile ROI and Payment Options When considering turnstiles for your gym, understanding the return on investment and payment methods is crucial for making the right decision. Many gym owners wonder whether investing in physical access barriers makes financial sense compared to relying only on access control systems at the door. Let's […]
Reduce Installation Expenses: Smart Strategies for Your Gym's Turnstile and Gate installation
Smart Ways to Cut Gym Turnstile Installation Costs Installing turnstiles and gates at your gym doesn't have to drain your budget. Many gym owners assume they need expensive certified installers for the entire project, but the reality is much simpler and more cost-effective. The key to saving money is understanding which parts of the installation […]
Starting a Gym: Several options for implementing an unmanned gym
What Is an Unmanned Gym? An unmanned gym, also known as a cold gym, operates either fully or partially without staff presence. Pros and Cons of an unmanned gym An unmanned gym allows for reduced staffing costs and extended opening hours. Reducing or completely eliminating staff significantly lowers expenses, while longer opening hours attract a […]
Tips for gym owners – how thieves operate
Many people believe they have never stolen anything, at least not in their own minds. Theft is often understood as the unlawful taking of someone else’s property. However, those who train at a gym without paying don’t often see it as theft, and as a result, such cases occur surprisingly often. As a gym owner, […]
Customer case: Preventing misuse at the hometown gym
Nurkkagym Laitila Waist-height gates and surveillance cameras keep misuse in check. "We acquired a tripod gate for the gym to monitor access and prevent misuse. Before the gate was installed, some misuse occurred by accident when a customer pressed the wrong button and forgot to check in. However, most of the misuse was intentional, with […]
Stockholm's Metro: Perfect Yet Imperfect Gates
Stockholm's Metro: Perfect Yet Imperfect Gates This article discusses the speed gates at the entrances of Stockholm's metro stations. We will examine why selecting the optimal gate is not always straightforward and what factors make the decision challenging. Gate Model and Operating Principle At Stockholm metro stations, full-height speed gates are primarily used at the […]