This holds the key to unlocking a high-impact group training zone in your facility, and at the heart of it sits the rig. When you equip your studio with a thoughtfully designed functional-fitness rig you’re not just adding a piece of equipment—you’re investing in a dynamic training environment that brings people together, builds community, and elevates your offering.
Let’s dive into why group-training rigs deserve a prime spot on your gym floor and how they can offer real advantages for studio operators, gym owners and fitness facility managers. From space-efficiency to member engagement, we’ll cover the full picture so you can confidently build your next high-energy zone.
Why a functional rig becomes the hub of group training
When you install a rig built for functional fitness, you create more than just a station—you build the nucleus of a group class setup. These rigs are engineered to support multiple users at once, allowing you to run circuits, partner drills and high-energy classes all from one modular structure. According to industry insight, rigs designed for group work “cater to all abilities and uses” while becoming the heart of the gym floor.
For your members this means less waiting around for equipment and more flowing group sessions where everyone moves in synch. For you as the operator it means higher throughput, better utilisation of floor space and a standout zone that elevates your brand.
Benefit: Versatility that supports every ability level
One of the key advantages of a functional-fitness rig is its versatility. The same rig can accommodate a beginner doing body-weight movement, a seasoned athlete performing muscle-ups, and a group circuit mixing kettlebell swings, pull-ups and sled pushes. That adaptability is cited as a major benefit: full-body workouts, improved athletic performance and enhanced strength and power are all part of the rig story.
What does this mean for your studio? You can structure programming that scales seamlessly. One station might be a pull-up bar, another a suspension trainer, another a sled track. Everyone stays moving, the coach drives the class, and your rig absorbs the variability while delivering consistency in experience.
Benefit: Space-efficient and floor-smarter
Facilities often wrestle with limited floor space and high demand for multiple training formats. Functional rigs address that by consolidating multiple workout modalities—squat racks, pull-up bars, suspension anchors, sled tracks—into one compact footprint. As one trade journal put it: rigs “offer cost-effective group training and circuit work and maximise space utilisation.”
For you, the facility manager, that means you can carve out a functional-fitness zone without sacrificing precious real estate for traditional machines. It gives you more training variety, more member flow, and a more visually engaging floor plan that screams “this gym is modern and dynamic.”
Benefit: Member engagement, retention and the “wow” factor
Rigs don’t just support workouts—they bring energy. When a rig dominates the group-training zone, it becomes the focal point of your branding, social media posts and member check-ins. Because rigs are visually dynamic, highly functional and built for activity, they elevate the vibe of the space. A rig zone becomes the place where groups gather, sweat together, and leave feeling connected.
In fact, rigs are described by industry sources as bringing the “wow factor to the gym floor,” and when paired with smart programming can significantly boost retention, referral and member satisfaction.
Operational and programming benefits for group training
From a programming standpoint a rig delivers flexibility. You can build circuits that rotate users through pull-up blocks, sled sprints, barbell complexes and body-weight stations. Because the rig supports multiple users and movements simultaneously, you can keep class rungs high and rest zones low—maximising efficiency and output.
On the operational side you reduce bottlenecks. Rather than dozens of disparate machines spread across your floor, one rig centralises the action. That means fewer transition issues, fewer wait times, and smoother flow for both coach and member.
How to leverage rigs in your studio with the right equipment from Skelcore
Now let’s talk specifically about how your facility can adopt this approach with the equipment from Skelcore. In our Functional Fitness (HIIT) collection you’ll find rigs and modular training systems purpose-built to support group training. You can explore our range in the Functional Fitness (HIIT) collection.
Additionally, to build out a full-scale functional-fitness zone, you’ll want to support your rig with strength equipment that enables varied, high-intensity movements. Consider our racks & cages in the Racks & Cages collection and make use of our multi-function machines in the Multi-Function Machines collection. These together allow seamless transitions inside your circuits and give you the flexibility to scale workouts for groups and individuals alike.
Implementation tips and best-practice for group sessions
Here are a few practical tips to make the most of your rig asset: ensure you allocate enough surrounding space and mark lanes to maximise flow; build class templates with movement rotations that use the rig attachments; mix up anchor points (e.g., pull-up bars, sled push lanes, suspension anchors) so each interval feels fresh; and invest in coach education so sessions are structured, dynamic and safe.
Also use the rig as a branding and community tool: host rig-based challenges, team workouts, or themed circuits to create energy and member buzz. Rigs naturally draw attention and social media content—leverage that to raise your facility’s profile and drive referrals.
The bottom line for gym owners and studio operators
If you’re looking to amplify group training, drive member engagement and elevate your floor design, a functional-fitness rig is one of the smartest investments you can make. It’s not just about adding another machine—it’s about creating a focal zone that delivers versatility, efficiency and a brand-defining experience.
When you design with the rig at the centre, backed by supporting units from our collections, you unlock higher class utilisation, stronger community momentum and floor-space optimisation. Your facility becomes not just a place to train—but a destination that curves toward group energy, repeat attendance and member loyalty.
Tap into the potential of rigs, lean into smart programming, and watch your group-training sessions thrive. Your members will thank you—and your bottom line will show it.