How Flooring Colour Affects Gym Design, Workout Energy & User Experience

Written By Poh Shen

1. Dark Colours — Strength, Power & Stability

Best used for:

  • Barbell areas

  • Deadlift zones

  • Free weight sections

  • Functional strength rooms

Benefits:

  • Makes heavy equipment look cleaner and sharper

  • Hides chalk, rubber dust, and footprints

  • Creates a grounded, stable environment

  • Enhances perception of weight and intensity

Common choices:

  • Black SBR

  • Black + 5–15% EPDM

  • Charcoal blends

2. Mid-Tone Fleck Colours — Balanced, Professional, Minimalist

Best used for:

  • Condo gyms

  • PT studios

  • Mixed-use rooms

  • Corporate wellness spaces

Benefits:

  • Modern aesthetic

  • Low visual noise

  • Easy maintenance

  • Works well with mirrors and LED lighting

Common choices:

  • Grey + white EPDM flecks

  • Black/grey hybrid EPDM

  • Custom minimalist blends

3. Bright EPDM Colours — Energy, Motivation & Brand Identity

Best used for:

  • Boutique studios

  • HIIT rooms

  • Yoga/Fitness areas

  • Gyms with strong branding identity

Benefits:

  • Citrus, blue, yellow, or teal flecks energize cardio zones

  • Creates a fun, inviting environment

  • Improves social media / marketing visuals

  • Reinforces brand colours

Common choices:

  • 30–70% colourful EPDM

  • Full EPDM for signature zones

  • Custom colour blends

4. Colour Coding for Functional Zones

A trending feature in Singapore gyms:
Use different colours to separate training areas visually.

Examples:

  • Black tiles for barbell areas

  • Grey rolls for cardio

  • Blue EPDM for stretching/yoga

  • Red/Yellow for HIIT lanes

  • Green artificial turf for sled tracks

Benefits:

  • Cleaner layout without walls

  • Easier navigation

  • Better traffic control in busy gyms

  • Professional, intentional design

5. How to Choose Colours for Your Gym

Ask yourself:

  • What mood do you want users to feel?

  • Is your gym dark-themed or light-themed?

  • Is it strength-focused or fitness-focused?

  • Do you want your flooring to match your brand colour?

  • Are you planning social-media-friendly areas?

6. Recommended Armaguard Options for Colour Strategy

  • Full SBR (Black): Strength & barbell areas

  • SBR + EPDM Hybrid: Condo gyms, PT studios, mixed training

  • High EPDM (50–100%): Premium studios, HIIT rooms, branding zones

  • Roll Format (8–12mm): Cardio, dance, yoga, fitness

  • Tile Format (15–50mm): Strength, functional training, heavy equipment

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