Author: Barbara Chancey

Gym design should be beautiful and take your breath away, but it should also be well-executed and budget-conscious with an attention to detail you never dreamt possible.  Happiness is the newest trend dominating fitness design, and creating spaces to envelop a dimension of joy, to fill the senses with well-being, and to let nature be…

You’ve mastered the art of teaching waitlisted rides, but designing a beautifully functional cycling studio may be out of your comfort zone. It’s far easier to get things wrong than right, especially if you have a small space, and even a few poorly designed inches can dramatically impact your investment. Knowing the purpose behind every…

If you’re starting over with a fitness business or launching a new one, this article is for you.  Nobody likes being told what to do, especially in the fitness world, but when we don’t want advice is usually when we need it the most. For years I’ve had a front-row seat watching studio owners close…

Today’s fitness culture is tapping into the psychology behind lighting, and profound experiences can be achieved when illumination is combined with movement, music, and motivation. When used correctly, lighting has the power to communicate specific moods, trigger deep emotional responses, improve physical comfort, and enhance mental well-being.  Like a musical performance, changes in brightness, color,…

When tourists visit a new country, they usually explore restaurants, museums, and the vibrant night life to create unforgettable memories. But discovering fitness studios who are setting a new aesthetic benchmark in wellness architecture is what fuels my quest for travel.  New gyms and boutiques are popping up all over the world right now, proving…

While the franchise model may work for mainstream fitness, entrepreneurs are launching independent startup brands at a record pace in emerging fitness markets across the globe. Your personality and mindset are often overlooked during due diligence, yet they play a significant role in the success of a fitness business. Not everyone is cut out for…

After the grand opening shindig and your studio is running smoothly, many assume the honeymoon will last forever. However, successful fitness studio owners know that anything “new” will trigger momentum, but sustaining momentum is the secret sauce and why some studios thrive while others fail. With a decade of experience launching boutique fitness studios worldwide,…

RIDE A NEW WAVE IN FORT LAUDERDALE! Where there is energy there is life. Independently owned, Ride Element was founded on the elements of Energy, Music, Purpose, and Community. Offering both “SeaSycle” oceanfront sunrise rides and a variety of in-studio classes, Ride Element delivers an elevated fitness experience for Florida locals and tourists alike. Top-of-the-line locker…

It’s the wow factor that dominates the decade’s newest design trends, with fitness studios drawing inspiration from styles as diverse as Art Deco glamour and industrial minimalism. Whether bold primary colors or understated monochrome palettes, dramatic interiors harness the emotional and physical in today’s multi-sensory workout environments. There has been a significant shift in target markets over…