Fireside Chat: Danny Dulkin of Arch Amenities on Biggest Mistakes & Best Practices of Gym Building

In this latest “Fireside Chat” video, Danny Dulkin, Vice President of Development at Arch Amenities Group and Athletech News Founder and CEO Edward Hertzman meet to break down the intricacies of gym and fitness studio design — identifying some of the most common and costly pitfalls owners fall into, as well as Arch’s own intuitive approach.

The pair go on to discuss the importance of communication during the gym building process, explain how shortcuts can often be longer routes in disguise and shed light on the unnoticed nuances that make a space efficient and functional. Hertzman and Dulkin also touch on real-world examples and the evolution of fitness real estate in this compelling sit down.

Watch the full interview for expert commentary on the following:

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• Managing stakeholders
• Rise of mixed development locations
• Leveraging trends for customer satisfaction

Key Talking Points:

• 0:00 – 1:27 – Introductions
• 1:27 – 3:30 – Common issues in gym design
• 3:30 – 5:00 – Importance of timing
• 5:00 – 9:24 – The Arch difference
• 9:24 – 12:31 – Where mistakes happen and what’s lost 
• 12:31 – 14:09 – Roles of different parties 
• 14:09 – 15:49 – Budget optimization and responsibility 
• 15:49 – 18:12 – Keeping up with an evolving industry 
• 18:12 – 20:45 – Looking ahead
• 20:45 – 21:48 – Wrap up