Michael Jackson may not have been singing about working out when he counselled, “Take a look at yourself and then make a change,” but he was right. Looking in the mirror for real-time feedback and correcting your positioning are an important practice in any gym whether you’re pushing, pulling, stretching, or lifting.
Beyond this, however, mirrors in fitness studios and gyms can also enhance the mind-muscle connection. This means that instead of mindlessly lifting a dumbbell or pedalling on a stationary bicycle, you do so with intention and consciousness. According to recent studies, such concentration on the connection between your body and your activity can increase the effectiveness of your workout.
This is big news for gym goers and owners alike. That’s why we’re offering the following 5 ideas for implementing custom mirrors into your fitness space.
While mirrored walls have their place in dance studios and other fitness facilities, they can reflect many distractions for the athlete seeking to focus on themselves and improve their muscle-mind connection. Therefore, adopt custom mirrors in different shapes, sizes and configurations that will enhance the practice of mindful exercise.
When you veer away from full-length or walled mirrors, the positioning of your custom mirrors becomes more important than ever. To ensure that users of every height can benefit from them, vary mirror heights and place them strategically to maximize their utility and availability.
Accidents happen at home and at the gym, so choose durable custom mirrors made for your fitness studio. Rounded edges and corners are other safety considerations for custom mirrors in commercial fitness spaces, as is proper and secure mounting followed by regular inspections of the glass and hardware to prevent the mirror from falling and/or breaking.
No matter how “in tune” one is with their mind and body, motivation can fade from time to time. However, a custom mirror with motivational quotes etched or printed into them might just be the inspiration your client needs to get through their workout and come back again soon.
The mind-body connection isn’t just for the floor of the gym or fitness studio. It can be practised anywhere, including the change room. Provide your clients with well-lit, well-placed mirrors of various sizes so they can take a good look at themselves and see the changes they are making.
Whether you’re looking to establish a more mindful-friendly workout space for clients or prefer to stick to fully mirrored walls to facilitate group classes or another reason, the team at Verrage Glass and Mirror Inc can help you choose the most appropriate mirrors for your facility. For over 30 years, residents and businesses have been turning in Woodbridge to Thornhill, Aurora, Vaughan, and across the GTA, to Verrage Glass and Mirror Inc. Call us today to discuss your fitness studio or gym’s mirror and glass needs including protective glass for individual workout stations and welcome desks, glass shower doors, and other types of commercial glass.
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