Gyms generate a lot of noise. We’re talking weights, treadmills, cable machines, shouting, grunting, music and so much more. Without adequate effort to reduce noise – and especially its ability to travel and bounce around – gyms are not such a pleasant place to spend time, that is unless you have your earphones in or […]
Mixed use developments often contain a gym and flats or residential houses, or a gym alongside other commercial properties, or both. Whenever there is mixed use, there is a requirement to insulate other buildings or rooms from the gym, so that vibration and noise from the gym does not affect other habitable areas. Acoustic considerations […]
Most gym floors consist of three layers: Subfloor Membrane (underlay) Top surface All of these layers work together to create a durable gym floor. With regards to soundproofing, there are three things that are important: 1) The materials used, and 2) The thickness of the membrane and top surface combined. Soundproofing a gym floor Gym […]
No gym or fitness centre can be 100% silent but we can improve the acoustics to stop annoying sounds and vibration. There are a few ways to go about this. The best approach is to tackle the floor and the walls and ceiling. Here are a few tips to help you soundproof your gym or […]
Gymnasiums are huge echo chambers unless you take action to absorb sound in all frequencies. Low and high frequency noises can be dampened well with insulating materials that are strategically placed in areas of noise. Here are some of the acoustic and noise treatments available: Acoustic flooring Flooring plays a crucial role in the acoustic […]
The acoustics in a gym play a crucial role in how it feels to use. Gyms with good noise and vibration insulation are more relaxing to use, while gyms with less insulation are rawer and more hectic. People have their own preferences for which they like best and most gyms will go down the middle […]
