 |
| CrossFit Noise Complaints |
Gyms are an inherently noisy environment. Tall ceilings amplify sound, machinery creates noise, dropped weights make big thuds, and athletes yell over the sound of it all. With all the sound created in a gym, noise complaints are super common in neighboring buildings.
These noise problems are even further amplified in CrossFit gyms. When someone drops a couple hundred pounds of weight from over their head to the floor, it's enough to make even the neighbors turn their heads. If they are like most neighbors, they will probably get tired of it too. Complaints from business owners can put a rental, lease, and or even an entire business into jeopardy.
Neighbors and passersbys are not the only ones who complain about the noise in certain CrossFit gyms. For some athletes, too much noise will break their gym experience, and they will end up seeking out a different gym that does not carry so much distracting sound.
Assessing and Correcting Noise Complaints
For a business that has received noise complaints, it is up to them to correct the issue. If a business is working with a whole pile of complaints, they are likely on feeling pressed for time to find a solution. So what are the options?
When you're renting a space within a building, there's only so much you can do. Your first action should be to assess where the majority of the noise is being generated - it's likely your free weight lifting area. Next, assess whether this area shares a wall with a business that is complaining. If so, relocating the area may help.
Installing soundproofing and acoustical panels throughout the gym can also help minimize sound output. However, this can be a costly and time-consuming process. Just how much you'll be able to do will depend on your budget and your ability to alter the space, particularly if you're renting.
Investing in noise-reducing underlayments may also be an option, but you'll need to remove any existing flooring, and these underlayments usually cannot be used in weight areas. These kinds of major renovations often require the assistance of a sound engineer, a renovation team, and a whole lot of time and energy.
So why not go with the simple and affordable choice - a soundproof gym floor?
Soundproof Gym Floors
Investing in soundproof gym floor materials can help to deaden the sound of dropped weights and other impacts that may be disturbing others. These specialty materials can help to create a quiet CrossFit gym floor, which your athletes and anyone else in the vicinity of your gym will surely appreciate.
CrossFit Flooring Options
One of the most popular CrossFit flooring options is rubber, which offers a wide variety of benefits. First of all, rubber flooring provides excellent shock absorption that will protect the subfloor, while also providing thermal insulation from cold subfloors. Rubber is one of the most durable materials, strong enough to be used underneath heavy equipment while still maintaining a long lifespan. Plus, the non-slip surface of rubber keeps athletes safe from falling. On top of all of that, rubber is affordable. Since rubber flooring is available in tiles, mats, and rolls, it's a versatile option that many gym owners take advantage of.
All that being said, your average rubber flooring only offers some sound dampening properties. Rubber flooring isn't specifically made to reduce the noise in a CrossFit gym, and you may find that it just doesn't do enough for your weight lifting space. Some find that greater rubber thickness increases sound insulation, although sometimes the difference is negligible.
Sterling Athletic Sound Rubber Tiles
The best alternative? Sterling Athletic Sound Rubber Tiles. These rubber gym floor tiles are manufactured to provide superior sound reduction. Tiles are performance-engineered to control vibrations, minimize low-frequency impact noise, and reduce the transmission of audible structure-borne sound.
In a CrossFit gym, Sterling Sound tiles translate to a quiet space. Since these tiles provide both sound reduction and shock absorption, people in adjoining spaces will not only hear less from your gym, but they'll feel less of the impact from each dropped weight. When you consider what it feels like when 200 or more pounds are dropped onto the floor, you can imagine the significant difference that these tiles will make in a gym.
The benefits do not stop there. This CrossFit mat offers the durability that you need in any serious gym. You can drop free weights directly onto the CrossFit flooring without causing any damage - for years and years down the line. Plus, Sterling flooring is simple to clean and maintain just by sweeping or damp mopping with a pH neutral detergent (avoid bleach).
Installing Sterling Athletic Sound Rubber Tiles is easy. The tiles have interlocking edges which create tight seams for a high-performance surface. They're backed by a limited lifetime warranty, and make a popular addition to weight rooms, gym floors, professional sports facilities, and even university locker rooms.
There is no reason to take our word for the different these tiles make in a CrossFit gym.
Case Studies
These noise problems are even further amplified in CrossFit gyms. When someone drops a couple hundred pounds of weight from over their head to the floor, it's enough to make even the neighbors turn their heads. If they are like most neighbors, they will probably get tired of it too. Complaints from business owners can put a rental, lease, and or even an entire business into jeopardy.
Neighbors and passersbys are not the only ones who complain about the noise in certain CrossFit gyms. For some athletes, too much noise will break their gym experience, and they will end up seeking out a different gym that does not carry so much distracting sound.
Assessing and Correcting Noise Complaints
For a business that has received noise complaints, it is up to them to correct the issue. If a business is working with a whole pile of complaints, they are likely on feeling pressed for time to find a solution. So what are the options?
When you're renting a space within a building, there's only so much you can do. Your first action should be to assess where the majority of the noise is being generated - it's likely your free weight lifting area. Next, assess whether this area shares a wall with a business that is complaining. If so, relocating the area may help.
Installing soundproofing and acoustical panels throughout the gym can also help minimize sound output. However, this can be a costly and time-consuming process. Just how much you'll be able to do will depend on your budget and your ability to alter the space, particularly if you're renting.
Investing in noise-reducing underlayments may also be an option, but you'll need to remove any existing flooring, and these underlayments usually cannot be used in weight areas. These kinds of major renovations often require the assistance of a sound engineer, a renovation team, and a whole lot of time and energy.
So why not go with the simple and affordable choice - a soundproof gym floor?
Soundproof Gym Floors
Investing in soundproof gym floor materials can help to deaden the sound of dropped weights and other impacts that may be disturbing others. These specialty materials can help to create a quiet CrossFit gym floor, which your athletes and anyone else in the vicinity of your gym will surely appreciate.
CrossFit Flooring Options
One of the most popular CrossFit flooring options is rubber, which offers a wide variety of benefits. First of all, rubber flooring provides excellent shock absorption that will protect the subfloor, while also providing thermal insulation from cold subfloors. Rubber is one of the most durable materials, strong enough to be used underneath heavy equipment while still maintaining a long lifespan. Plus, the non-slip surface of rubber keeps athletes safe from falling. On top of all of that, rubber is affordable. Since rubber flooring is available in tiles, mats, and rolls, it's a versatile option that many gym owners take advantage of.
All that being said, your average rubber flooring only offers some sound dampening properties. Rubber flooring isn't specifically made to reduce the noise in a CrossFit gym, and you may find that it just doesn't do enough for your weight lifting space. Some find that greater rubber thickness increases sound insulation, although sometimes the difference is negligible.
Sterling Athletic Sound Rubber Tiles
The best alternative? Sterling Athletic Sound Rubber Tiles. These rubber gym floor tiles are manufactured to provide superior sound reduction. Tiles are performance-engineered to control vibrations, minimize low-frequency impact noise, and reduce the transmission of audible structure-borne sound.
In a CrossFit gym, Sterling Sound tiles translate to a quiet space. Since these tiles provide both sound reduction and shock absorption, people in adjoining spaces will not only hear less from your gym, but they'll feel less of the impact from each dropped weight. When you consider what it feels like when 200 or more pounds are dropped onto the floor, you can imagine the significant difference that these tiles will make in a gym.
The benefits do not stop there. This CrossFit mat offers the durability that you need in any serious gym. You can drop free weights directly onto the CrossFit flooring without causing any damage - for years and years down the line. Plus, Sterling flooring is simple to clean and maintain just by sweeping or damp mopping with a pH neutral detergent (avoid bleach).
Installing Sterling Athletic Sound Rubber Tiles is easy. The tiles have interlocking edges which create tight seams for a high-performance surface. They're backed by a limited lifetime warranty, and make a popular addition to weight rooms, gym floors, professional sports facilities, and even university locker rooms.
There is no reason to take our word for the different these tiles make in a CrossFit gym.
Case Studies
 |
| Gym Noise Reduction |
Zach Luke, the owner of Zero Machine CrossFit in Phoenix, Arizona, found his business in jeopardy when noise complaints began to come in. The gym, which is located in a strip mall, naturally generated a lot of noise and vibrations, and local businesses didn't appreciate the noise. Luke found himself at risk of losing his lease unless he came up with a solution.
Luke researched and tested many different flooring options, even working with an acoustical engineer to analyze different CrossFit mat options to try to find a solution.
At long last, Luke came across Sterling Athletic Sound Tiles. He ordered a few tiles to test them and was amazed at the difference that they made. Luke tested the tiles by dropping barbells weighing 135, 185, and 225 pounds. Then he added kettlebells to the mix. Both Luke's landlord and property manager showed up for the testing, and Luke reports both were awed by the way in which the tiles virtually eliminated the sound. Luke installed Sterling Athletic Sound Tiles in his 2,500-square-foot lifting area. The noise complaints stopped.
Dale Collison, owner of CrossFit Duluth in Duluth, Minnesota, ran into a similar problem with noise complaints. When his gym moved into a larger space, Collison found that the new facility wouldn't give him a lease until he agreed to purchase soundproof flooring.
After researching a variety of sound-decreasing gym mats, Collison discovered Sterling Athletic Sound Rubber Tiles. He ordered a sample and tested them with his landlord and the owners of two neighboring businesses. Collison dropped a 135-pound barbell onto the tiles from three different positions, including an overhead position. According to Collison, the difference between the facility's old floor and the Sterling tiles was ''like day and night.''
Collison expressed that athletes immediately took to the new tiles. They enjoy both the reduced noise and the increased comfort that the tiles have to offer.
Thanks to this CrossFit flooring, Collison was able to secure a lease, move his gym to the larger facility, and continue to keep up with his growing business.
CrossFit Flooring: A Wise Investment
Investing in a quiet CrossFit gym floor is a wise investment for any facility. Putting out less noise will surely improve your relationship with nearby business owners. Plus, it can help to draw in clients. As news of your gym's environment gets around, you may find that you attract clients from other, noisier gyms. Investing in quality flooring shows that you care about your athletes and the gym environment, and it's a great way to invest in your business' future and security, too.
Let Gym Rubber Help You
Ready to say goodbye to noise complaints and upgrade the flooring for your CrossFit gym? Our customer service team would be happy to help you. Getting in touch with Gym Rubber by Greatmats is an easy way to have questions answered, order a sample, receive a quote, and feel supported in the process.
 |
| Sound Absorbing Material for Gym |
Investing in a quiet CrossFit gym floor is a wise investment for any facility. Putting out less noise will surely improve your relationship with nearby business owners. Plus, it can help to draw in clients. As news of your gym's environment gets around, you may find that you attract clients from other, noisier gyms. Investing in quality flooring shows that you care about your athletes and the gym environment, and it's a great way to invest in your business' future and security, too.
Let Gym Rubber Help You
Ready to say goodbye to noise complaints and upgrade the flooring for your CrossFit gym? Our customer service team would be happy to help you. Getting in touch with Gym Rubber by Greatmats is an easy way to have questions answered, order a sample, receive a quote, and feel supported in the process.
For more on this topic please review our Crossfit Flooring product page.
No comments:
Post a Comment