24 Hour Gyms Access Control: What’s Best For Me?

Like most commercial buildings, fitness centres, leisure centres, and gyms need to control who can and cannot access their facilities. More businesses are now installing a gym access control system to monitor attendance and capacity.

Most gyms are membership-only and many now operate 24/7 to fit around members’ schedules and to achieve high membership goals and revenue. However, with the need for 24-hour access comes a higher security need to protect attendees and revenue.

A gym access control system can negate the need for additional staff or extended working hours. These systems automate entry and monitor foot traffic, providing security and convenience.

Why You Need a Gym Access Control System

For a gym to successfully operate 24 hours a day, a reliable gym access control system is essential. Customers’ safety is paramount, and with the right system in place, you can ensure a secure environment for both members and staff.

UK Turnstiles offers a variety of access control solutions that can be seamlessly integrated with your existing security systems.

Popular choices for gyms include:

• Swing gates
• Tripod turnstiles
• Speed gates
• Full height turnstiles

These systems come in various sizes, such as 900mm width openings, ensuring easy access for all, including wheelchair users.

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, a gym access control system that controls the number of people entering and exiting can significantly improve the health and safety of customers.

We also provide a range of touchless access control options, such as facial recognition, to help promote a safe environment.

Benefits of Implementing the Paxton Net2 Gym Access Control System

Paxton Net2 is a networked gym access control system that offers comprehensive entry and monitoring solutions. Its user-friendly software is designed to simplify building management, whether you’re tech-savvy or not.

The system offers both PC and app-based interfaces, allowing you to monitor your gym from anywhere and at any time.

24-Hour Monitoring and Security

One challenge of operating a gym 24/7 is the need for constant staff presence, which can drive up payroll costs and raise safety concerns for overnight staff.

A gym access control system like Paxton Net2 resolves this by allowing you to grant access and monitor facility use without requiring staff to be physically present.

Versatile Credential Integration

The Paxton Net2 gym access control system supports various credential types, including biometric security features such as facial recognition, fingerprint readers, swipe cards, and mobile phone access.

This flexibility ensures a secure and seamless entry process for all users.

Easy Integration with Membership Databases

A significant advantage of using the Paxton Net2 system is its ability to integrate with your gym’s membership database. This feature ensures that only registered members can access your facility.

This automated process also reduces the need for additional staff, making your gym operations more cost-effective in the long run.

Scalability Across Multiple Locations

You can link access control settings across various sites, ensuring consistency and ease of management, with updates applied universally across all locations.

This system is specifically designed to be fully scalable to suit the requirements of your gym.

Manage Capacity

Following the pandemic, managing the number of people inside your gym at any given time has become crucial.

The Paxton Net2 gym access control system allows you to monitor real-time occupancy levels and restrict access once capacity is reached, this ensures a safe environment for everyone.

Gym Access Control System Integration from UKT Turnstiles

At UKT Turnstiles our gym access control system integration includes mobile phone access, swipe cards, fingerprint readers, and more. Our systems can be easily integrated into new or existing security systems to help manage access and capacity and prevent unauthorised access.

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