Why Your Gym Equipment Fails Faster Without Proper Rubber Flooring
Why Your Gym Equipment Fails Faster Without Proper Rubber Flooring Picture this: you invested $15,000 in a top-of-the-line commercial treadmill. It was a workhorse, designed for high-traffic gym environments and backed by a reputable brand’s warranty. But after just 18 months, you’re facing your third service call for a failing drive motor. The repair technician’s invoice is a punch to the gut, and you’re left wondering, “Did I buy a lemon?” If this scenario sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many gym owners and facility managers immediately point the finger at the equipment manufacturer or write it off as inevitable wear and tear. However, they are often overlooking the most critical, foundational element their entire operation rests upon: the flooring. As a leader in fitness equipment service and repair for over two decades, A.E.S. Fitness Corp has diagnosed thousands of equipment failures. The data is unequivocal: we see a direct and damaging correlation between premature equi...