Gyms, fitness studios and leisure facilities all invest in the equipment they offer their customers and trainees. Likewise, with the rise of people choosing home for their workouts, more and more members of the public are buying commercial-grade equipment to use at their leisure. But, after spending all that money buying top of the range fitness machines and equipment, you’ll need to know how to maintain it properly to keep it looking and performing at its optimum for years to come. In this guide, we’re detailing the top 5 ways you can maintain commercial gym equipment.

Prevent build-up of rust

Many exercise machines and apparatus are crafted with metal. Chosen for its strength, a downside is its susceptibility to become rusty. Rust not only looks unsightly, it can also corrode the machine beyond repair if left untreated.

Many top range spin bikes, like those in the Spin® range, are crafted with steel frames which are powder-coated to resist sweat and rust. But even with these durable and high-quality design additions, it’s still important to take care of your equipment.

It’s recommended that you place your equipment in a dry location, where water or condensation isn’t likely to affect the metal frame. Avoid humid, damp or particularly cold conditions.

Schedule a gym equipment service

Just like a car or motorcycle needs to be professionally checked-over for any issues that could affect performance or safety, it’s important to get your gym equipment serviced. This is especially important if you’re a commercial gym - you want to ensure your equipment is up to standard, safe and will offer the highest quality fitness experience for your customers. If any of your machines are operated by mains electricity, by law they will need to be PAT tested.

At Gymkit UK, we have spent the last decade servicing, refurbishing and maintaining gym equipment. We follow a comprehensive 25 point checklist and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee - it is this level of service that sets us apart from the rest.

Buy original replacement parts

Cheaper replacement parts may save you a few pounds at the time, but they may not stand the test of time, or be a poor match that could affect the performance, or even safety, of your equipment. That’s why, wherever possible, it’s best to buy original replacement parts.

Clean equipment correctly

Cleaning and dusting the equipment regularly and correctly will also help prevent a build-up of rust. If any water does come into contact with the frame, make sure to wipe it off as soon as possible.

Always refer to the instruction manual

This will offer the best guidance on how to clean, store and maintain your gym equipment to keep it in great condition.

We hope this guide has offered some helpful tips on how to take care of your commercial gym equipment. Book your service with Gymkit UK today.