Cardio
- When it's a priority
- When there is high usage during peak hours.
- What it solves
- Entry point, warm-up, endurance, and perceived availability.
Gym equipment carefully selected.
Strength machines, cardio, free weights, functional, Pilates, accessories and technical flooring for your gym.
We help you equip your gym with a solution designed for your space, your audience and your budget, ensuring it works perfectly from day one.
Equipping a gym is more than just buying machines.
Opening, renovating, or improving a gym involves many decisions.
These are the right questions to ask before buying.
- Which gym machines should I buy?
- How many treadmills make sense for my space?
- Should I invest more in selectorized strength or free weights?
- Is it worth including Pilates?
- Which equipment will be most used during peak hours?
- Which zones could cause the most frustration?
- How do I make the most of every square meter?
- How do I avoid wasting budget on underused equipment?
Most mistakes come from starting with the catalog instead of the space. When that happens, the client pays: they feel the gym is crowded even when there's still free space, and eventually look for an alternative.
Planning the space vs. buying from a catalog.
- You choose equipment because it solves a real need
- The focus is on flow, usage, and space ROI
- The budget is directed towards what has the most impact
- The decision considers experience, safety, and profitability
- The gym is ready for daily operations
More than a huge list of equipment, your gym needs a coherent solution adapted to how people will train in the space.
What changes when you choose the right equipment.
The difference isn't just in the equipment you buy. It's in how that equipment integrates into the space, the flow, the type of training and the experience you want to create.
Workout flow is better during peak hours
Every piece of equipment has a clear purpose
Traffic flow is more natural and comfortable
The client feels organization, availability, and confidence
The space works better per square meter
The gym suggests professionalism
| Well chosen | Poorly chosen |
|---|---|
Workout flow is better during peak hours | Queues in the most popular zones |
Every piece of equipment has a clear purpose | Machines sit idle for most of the day |
Traffic flow is more natural and comfortable | The space feels crowded, even when not at capacity |
The client feels organization, availability, and confidence | The client feels frustrated and loses motivation |
The space works better per square meter | Investment takes longer to justify |
The gym suggests professionalism | The gym suggests improvisation |
Before we recommend, we want to understand your project.
Gym type and target audience
Capacity and peak hours
Market positioning
premium, boutique, performance, general, functional or rehabilitation
Services: classes, Pilates, personal training
Project phase
already defined or still in planning
Only then does it make sense to talk about strength machines, treadmills, racks, dumbbells, reformers or technical flooring. Every decision answers the same question: does this equipment improve the experience, the flow and the profitability of your gym?
Gym machines and equipment.
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Gym flooring.
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Where is it worth investing first when equipping a gym?
The best investment is rarely the most expensive equipment. It's usually the one that resolves most friction and increases real space usage. In order of priority, this is where it's usually worth starting:
Selectorized strength machines
- When it's a priority
- When the audience includes beginners, adults, or seniors.
- What it solves
- Safety, simplicity, and confidence in execution.
Free weights
- When it's a priority
- When you want to attract intermediate and advanced users.
- What it solves
- Progression, strength, hypertrophy, and performance.
Functional
- When it's a priority
- When there are classes, small-groups, or versatile training.
- What it solves
- Dynamism, community, and variety.
Pilates and wellness
- When it's a priority
- When the positioning is premium, boutique, or recovery-focused.
- What it solves
- Differentiation, margin, and retention.
Not all equipment has the same turnover.
- Treadmills
- Adjustable cables
- Adjustable benches
- Chest press
- Bikes and rowers
- Lat pulldown / low row
- Core leg machines
Priority goes to the categories most people want to use at the same time. Duplicating only pays off when there is repeated demand; otherwise, you consume space and budget without improving the experience.
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Bruno Militão
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Nuno Silva
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03 · Client
“Everything was fantastic from the moment of purchase to installation. Always attentive, even in the after-sales service, the attention was rewarding. 200% recommended.”
Cristina Correia
Founder and Coach, RAW Fitness Studio
04 · Client
“The sales representative's attention was perfect. They understood my needs and helped me throughout. The equipment is 101% recommended.”
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“They advised us very well on the best options for our training space flooring. The result is incredible and 100% meets expectations.”
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Solutions
Which equipment makes sense for each type of gym.
Space type · 01
Small studio or PT studio
The biggest risk
Buying too much and losing usable area
Should be priority
Versatile, functional, and compact equipment
Space type · 02
Medium-sized gym
The biggest risk
Creating unbalanced zones
Should be priority
Balancing cardio, strength, free weights, functional, and classes
Space type · 03
Large club
The biggest risk
Having volume but poor flow
Should be priority
Strengthening capacity in critical categories
Space type · 04
Box or functional space
The biggest risk
Poorly distributed material and lack of organization
Should be priority
Modular zone, organized accessories, and heavy-duty flooring
Space type · 05
Clinic or rehabilitation
The biggest risk
Equipment too aggressive for the target audience
Should be priority
Safety, mobility, low impact, and comfort
Space type · 06
Boutique or premium
The biggest risk
Good equipment but little differentiation
Should be priority
Experience, image, Pilates, wellness, and technical detail
Every project has its own logic, so the right proposal is not the same for everyone.
Frequently asked questions about gym equipment
What equipment do I need to open a gym?
It depends on the size of the space and the target audience, but there is a common base: cardio, selectorized strength, free weights, functional, and technical flooring. The starting point is not the catalog; it's understanding how many people will use each area at the same time during peak hours. From there, you define what is essential and what can be added in a second phase.
Which equipment should I invest in first when equipping a gym?
Usually in what saturates first: cardio. Treadmills and bikes are the most used equipment and the first to create queues at peak times. Next comes selectorized strength and the most in-demand class schedule. Free weights and Pilates come in according to the audience and positioning. The rule is simple: reinforce demand, don't just buy from a catalog.
How much does it cost to equip a gym?
There is no fixed price. It depends on the size of the space, the type of gym, and the equipment mix. That's why we don't work with closed price lists: we make a tailor-made quote after understanding the project. The assessment on this page gives you an initial direction of priorities.
What equipment is essential for a small gym?
In a space of 50 to 120 m², versatility is worth more than repetition. Each piece of equipment must serve several profiles: a multi-station, a pulley, a compact leg solution, chest press and lat pulldown, basic cardio, and portable functional material. The goal is to cover pushing, pulling, legs, cardio, and mobility without wasting space.
How many treadmills or cardio machines do I need?
The right number is decided by the peak, not the average. The question is how many people will want to do cardio at the same time during the busiest hours. Since cardio saturates first, it is usually the category where it makes most sense to reinforce capacity. In small spaces, variety is prioritized; in larger spaces, redundancy in the most used machines.
Should I buy more selectorized strength machines or free weights?
Both solve different problems, and most gyms need both. Selectorized strength provides accessibility and safety for beginners and seniors and is easy to use. Free weights support the progression of those who train seriously and fuel functional training. The right proportion depends on the audience: more selectorized for beginner and senior profiles, more free weights for advanced profiles.
Is it worth having Pilates in the gym?
Yes, when there is a dedicated room or a premium, boutique, wellness, or rehabilitation positioning. Pilates elevates the perception of the space, opens a new commercial language (posture, mobility, active aging), and works as a profit and retention center. You can start with one or two reformers and grow as demand increases.
What flooring should I use in each area of the gym?
Each area has different requirements. Impact and free weight zones require thicker rubber flooring to protect the floor and reduce noise; cardio and machine zones require stability and comfort; functional areas require resistance and good circulation. Planning the flooring at the same time as the equipment avoids redoing work later.
About your project
I still don't know exactly what equipment I need. Can I request a quote?
Yes. It is precisely at this stage that we can help you best. You don't need to come with a final list. We can start with your space, your goal, and the type of gym you want to create.
I have a limited budget. Is it worth talking to you?
Yes. A limited budget requires even more criteria. We help you understand what is priority, what can be left for a second phase, and where the investment will have the most impact.
Does Geometrik only sell gym equipment?
Geometrik can help you with equipment, accessories, and complementary solutions for gyms, including technical flooring when the project requires a more complete vision of the space. The goal is for each element to make sense within the global solution.
My gym is small. Does it still make sense?
Yes. In small spaces, the wrong choice costs even more. Each piece of equipment must justify the space it occupies. Therefore, versatility and planning are essential.
I want to renovate the gym but not replace everything. Can you help?
Yes. We can help you understand which areas really need intervention and which changes can improve the experience without forcing you to change everything.
Do you also help with Pilates, functional, and accessories?
Yes. We can include solutions for strength, cardio, free weights, functional, Pilates, accessories, and flooring, according to the positioning of your space.
What if I already have a floor plan or layout?
Even better. With this information, we can better understand the usable area, available zones, circulation, critical points, and the type of solution that may make the most sense.
What if I'm still in the early stages?
We can also help. The earlier you start thinking about equipment and space organization, the lower the risk of making hasty decisions or having to adapt the project later.
Don't leave equipment selection until the end.
The choice of equipment influences the layout, circulation, budget, client experience, flooring, operation, and return on investment.
The later this decision is made, the higher the risk of buying in a hurry, adapting the space later, or investing in equipment that doesn't meet what the gym really needs.
Shall we plan your gym?
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