Gyms often face the challenge of deciding which aspect to upgrade first: equipment, flooring, or the overall environment. I recently spoke to a manager who said they spent more time assessing how the space felt rather than buying new machines. Their goal was to improve athlete comfort and reduce distractions. After the upgrades, they claimed overall member satisfaction increased. They mentioned consulting teams with experience in commercial lighting services, which helped guide the process. But I’m still wondering whether such upgrades truly justify the cost in smaller gyms. Has anyone seen solid improvements after making environment-focused adjustments rather than buying new equipment?