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WORKOUT NOISE
Flexible accordion and operable walls for effective space separation
Fitness centers often run multiple exercise classes simultaneously, including yoga, spinning, dance fitness, and high-intensity interval training. These classes typically involve music systems, instructor microphones, and energetic participants, which can generate sound levels between 75–85 dB(A) during peak hours. When classes take place in a large open studio without separation, the sound from one class can easily spread throughout the entire workout space.
For example, a quiet yoga or meditation class may be scheduled at the same time as a high-energy cycling session. Loud music and instructor commands from the cycling class may travel across the studio and disrupt participants attempting to focus on relaxation or breathing exercises. In these situations, members may find it difficult to concentrate, and instructors may struggle to communicate clearly with their students.
Gym owners often prefer flexible studio layouts that allow them to reconfigure spaces quickly depending on class schedules and attendance. However, without proper sound control, these open spaces can create overlapping noise that negatively impacts the workout experience. Members may feel overwhelmed by the competing sound sources within the facility.
Installing the FoldaSil® Acoustic Accordion Partition ANC-390 provides an ideal solution for controlling sound between workout areas. These acoustic accordion partitions function as noise-reducing accordion doors that allow large studios to be divided into separate training spaces while still maintaining the flexibility of the room layout. The system acts as a soundproof accordion door that helps prevent music and instructor voices from spreading into neighboring classes.
With properly installed accordion folding partitions, gyms can reduce sound transmission between studios from 80–85 dB(A) to approximately 60–65 dB(A). This improvement allows multiple fitness classes to operate simultaneously while maintaining a comfortable acoustic environment for members and instructors.
