Lumens are a measure of the total amount of visible light emitted by a light source, and in theory, the higher the lumens, the brighter the lighting. The design of the right gym lighting brightness for the gym is also very important, so how many lumens of gym lighting needs to be enough?
Lumen reference for different areas of a gym
Gym usually set up a lot of different areas for customers to experience, the following are some of the different areas of the lumen reference recommendations:
-Aerobics area: this area generally has a lot of treadmill type of fitness equipment, in order to allow the gym users can more clearly see the equipment on the display and controls, the lumens required is about 150-200 lumens per square foot.
-Free weight area: This area generally requires more focused gym lighting to allow the exerciser to see the weights and movements more clearly, as well as to help observers check the correctness of the movements for the exerciser. So this area needs about 200-300 lumens per square foot.
-Group Fitness Areas: Group areas used for classes such as yoga, dance, and cycling usually require the highest level of brightness, with sufficient gym lighting to allow gym-goers to better see the instructor's movements and follow along. So this area needs about 500-800 lumens per square foot.
-Public Areas: Gym lounges, hallways, or locker rooms are generally recommended to use 200 lumens per square foot for these public areas, which provides adequate gym lighting while allowing gym-goers to have a more comfortable social or resting experience in these public areas.
-Outdoor Areas: The outdoor areas of a gym require very high levels of lighting to improve visibility and safety at night, such as parking lots and entrances these areas require lighting is recommended to install outdoor lighting fixtures that can reach 2000-3000 lumens, such as outdoor led shoebox lights or high intensity led wall pack lights, to provide adequate outdoor lighting at night to better ensure the safety of clients.
Types of LED Gym Lights
If the gym has high ceilings, the lighting experience will be better enhanced with UFO High Bay LED Lights, which cover a large enough area and provide enough light. The low energy consumption and long lifespan of these lights will reduce energy waste and minimize labor and maintenance costs for your gym's operations.
For gyms with low ceilings, around 15ft, consider installing Linear High Bay Lights. This is a sleeker, more minimalist design that blends in better with the design of the gym, and is much brighter and more eye-friendly for gyms with low ceilings. The light is also more linear, making it a better choice for use in areas where a linear beam of light is needed, such as the weight rack or weight bench.
Strip led light
These strip led lights don't illuminate too high, making them suitable for areas that require a lower lumen count, such as lounge areas or areas like locker rooms.
