How we Recondition our Fitness Equipment
We purchase equipment at wholesale typically from gyms that are closing, updating equipment from a two or 3year lease end or facilities such as corporate gyms that will no longer offer a fitness center. Once we win a bid for the equipment we typically have our factory certified technicians review the equipment to determine what should to be done to bring it to full working order. As you can imagine some of the commercial fitness equipment such as that from corporate gyms can look as if it was hardly used and other used gym equipment can look as if no one ever took the time to clean it or service it. Here are the ways we categorize our used fitness equipment and what we do to bring it up to resell standards.
Used Fitness Equipment
Typically low usage corporate fitness equipment in good working order
A technician analyzes each machine and all parts that are worn or damaged are replaced
The machine is tested and repaired to excellent working order
The machine is cleaned and serviced
Price is usually listed at 30-40% of the original MSRP
Sold as is with 60-90 day guarantee warranties if you are within our service area
Example: True Fitness Z-7 Elliptical Trainer Came from a corporate fitness center after less than 12 months use. Athletic Concepts swapped for the owner because the model design changed prior to the new corporate facility opening and they wanted all the units to match.
Reconditioned Fitness Equipment
Typically higher usage fitness equipment taken from a commercial gym, apartment complex or municipality
A technician analyzes each machine and all parts that are worn or damaged are replaced
The machine is tested and repaired to excellent working order
The machine is cleaned and serviced
Cosmetically reviewed for any replacement of seats, touch up of paint ,replace damaged electronic boards,
Price is usually listed at 40-50% of the original MSRP
90 -180 day warranties
Example: Precor EFX 546 Replaced ramps and control board and painted the unit metalic silver the 546 is one of the original favorite design model ellipticals
Re-Manufactured Fitness Equipment
Typically higher usage fitness equipment taken from a commercial gym, apartment complex or municipality
Fitness equipment usually has higher wear and tear and is unassembled by our technicians
The body is sanded and painted
All working parts are individually tested and all damaged or broken parts replaced
Equipment is reassembled and is in like new condition
Price is listed at 50-65% of the original MSRP
Up to a 12-month warranties
Example: Life fitness 9500 Treadmill Design prior to the newer 95Ti Stripped it down replaced motor, treadbelt, sanded and painted looks and runs like new
90% of the equipment we purchase and sell fall into the first two categories as the cost involved in remanufacturing fitness equipment is often too high to provide quality used fitness equipment to the consumer who is looking for a great deal. We only utilized the remanufacturing process on the highest demand brand name gym pieces such as the Precor elliptical and Life Fitness brands.
What are the benefits of choosing used over new fitness equipment?
Aside from a much lower price if your looking for a quality piece for the home or to replace a machine that is worn out for a lower usage commercial setting such a personal trainer gyms, corporate gyms or apartment or condo exercise facilities then this can be a good option to reducing out of pocket cost, just as a good used automobile can provide many more years of service even though the minute you drive it off the lot it depreciates so it is with commercial fitness equipment. The life expectancy for commercial gym equipment is designed to withstand non-stop usage for many years and many of the units we obtain are within 2-5 years in age. Therefore you can expect many more years of uninterrupted use.
Used Gym Equipment Warranties
Many consumers ask us about warranties on the used equipment. Usually factory warranties on commercial equipment are no more than 1-2 years for parts and labor in fact standard warranties for commercial cardio gym equipment is as follows:
Lifetime warranty on frame/ 2-years parts/ 1-year labor.
Once out of factory warranty it's the owners responsibility. While warranties on used equipment is a risk, we have implemented minor warranties on our work as an offer of good will basically stating that we stand by our work and will either repair it if you are located within our service area or send you the part that is needed if within the warranty term specified.
