Introduction. Awareness of the benefits of the physical activity on health by the general public has increased the number of people who is practicing it in the recent years. The gyms are the primary place – as the main indoor environment – for practicing physical activity. Methods. A multidisciplinary tool was used primarily to investigate and analyse the general aspects of fitness centres then an assessment tool was created to evaluate a specific aspect such as the location, dimension, maintenance, etc. from the design, hygiene and safety points of view. Each section of the tool consisted of a series of questionnaires where the facility managers and the researches must have answered. Discussion. The tool was tested on various cases by analysing the critical issues which affects the quality of spaces and end users’ health. Conclusions. The critical points observed from the tool that has an impact on the design of the gyms will help to shape future of these facilities. Several design and management strategies were also highlighted to improve the hygiene and health issues of fitness centres

Design and hygiene issues in sports facilities. A pilot study which investigates fitness centres by using a multidisciplinary tool

Marco Gola;Stefano Capolongo
2019-01-01

Abstract

Introduction. Awareness of the benefits of the physical activity on health by the general public has increased the number of people who is practicing it in the recent years. The gyms are the primary place – as the main indoor environment – for practicing physical activity. Methods. A multidisciplinary tool was used primarily to investigate and analyse the general aspects of fitness centres then an assessment tool was created to evaluate a specific aspect such as the location, dimension, maintenance, etc. from the design, hygiene and safety points of view. Each section of the tool consisted of a series of questionnaires where the facility managers and the researches must have answered. Discussion. The tool was tested on various cases by analysing the critical issues which affects the quality of spaces and end users’ health. Conclusions. The critical points observed from the tool that has an impact on the design of the gyms will help to shape future of these facilities. Several design and management strategies were also highlighted to improve the hygiene and health issues of fitness centres
2019
design and management strategies, fitness centres, evaluation tool, indoor environment, multidisciplinary approach
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