Commercial Gym Layout & Equipment Plan

I’m opening a full-scale commercial gym that caters to both strength and cardio enthusiasts, so the floor plan has to flow smoothly between zones while maximizing the square footage I have available. The space must clearly separate—yet visually connect—the cardio area, the weight-lifting section and a versatile functional-training zone, all while keeping traffic patterns intuitive and safe. Here’s what I need from you: • A professional layout that shows exactly where each piece of equipment will live, taking into account clearances, sight-lines and member circulation. • Recommendations on equipment counts and models that balance mixed-training demand without overcrowding any zone. • Scaled drawings (PDF or DWG) plus a simple 3-D or rendered view so I can picture the finished floor. • A brief rationale explaining why the layout supports member flow, staff supervision and future scalability. If you’ve designed commercial gyms before and are comfortable working with AutoCAD, SketchUp or similar tools, your insight will be invaluable. I’ll share room dimensions, entry points and utility locations as soon as we start, then we can iterate until the plan meets local code and delivers that seamless cardio-to-strength experience.