Title
Strength Equipment Upgrade Purchase
History
The Village continually replaces and updates aging fitness equipment at the Sportsplex to stay competitive in the fitness market and to offer members reliable, high performing equipment to meet their fitness needs. In the FY2013 budget, the Village Board approved the replacement of the twenty-four pieces of strength selectorized fitness equipment purchased with the original opening of the Sportsplex in 2002 and allocated $50,000 to the expense based on estimates received by staff through vendors dealing in this type of equipment.
The "selectorized" equipment is used for strength training and provides a level of resistance that can be adjusted by moving a pin or lever. The existing Life Fitness selectorized equipment has been very durable, performing nearly flawlessly over the past 12 years. This equipment was originally selected because it was a high-end brand designed for lasting durability and ease of use. Sportsplex members appreciate the high quality of the existing equipment and that it intuitively simplifies the instruction and reduces any intimidation a new user may have. The replacement of the existing equipment was necessitated by significant technology advancements in this type of equipment in recent years.
As part of the planning process for overall equipment replacement, the Recreation Director and two members of the Sportsplex management staff have attended the Club Industry Show at McCormick Place in Chicago for the last three years. The equipment replacements are an important investment in maintaining the high-quality fitness experience at Sportsplex. The selectorized equipment is one of most visible and highly utilized areas of the fitness floor. A wide-range of vendors provide this type of equipment and the options range from the very basic to higher-end equipment. Some equipment is made of less durable materials and others have sturdier more innovative features such as the "motion ...
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