5 STRATEGIES TO PROTECT YOUR BUILD SECURITY BREA
According to the FBI, a burglary occurs every 20 seconds. We tend to focus on protecting our homes from invasion, but in 2016, over 460,000 nonresidential buildings were burglarized. And after one successful break-in, your building is more likely to be targeted again. Here are a few crucial strategies to improve the security of your building. SMILE FOR THE CAMERA. Let’s start with the basics: If you don’t already have CCTV surveillance, install a system right away. Position these cameras in common areas with good lighting, and make sure they’re visible. The sight of security cameras may deter criminals from making your building a target. Some property managers try to cut corners by using fake cameras to scare off criminals, but this can backfire in the event of a break-in. Use real cameras and service them regularly so you can review the tapes whenever you need to. DON’T NEGLECT YOUR LANDSCAPING. Never let overgrowth overtake your property. Criminals view unkempt trees, bushes, and grass as a sign that you’ve been neglecting your property. This implies you may be neglecting other areas, too — your security system, for example.
LET THERE BE LIGHT. Unless you have Batman patrolling your city streets at night, nighttime is when criminals are most likely to strike. Install motion detector floodlights
MAINTENANCE TRICKS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE KEEP IT CLEAN
TUNE UP YOUR MACHINES
Gear is one of the biggest investments you’ll make as a box owner. High quality equipment runs a hefty price but is a big factor in keeping members around long term. So, you owe it to yourself, your coaches, and your members to perform routine maintenance on the hardware they use every day. Here are some quick tips to increase the lifetime value of your gear and, by extension, your members. TAKE ROPES OFF THE HOOK If your gym has been burning through jump ropes over the past few years, odds are it’s not the use that’s actually damaging them — it’s the storage. First, ensure every rope is properly coiled after use. Second, avoid hanging the coils on a solitary hook or nail. These create unnecessary tension on the rope over time. Using a pair of nails or a curved rack will keep your ropes accessible and in great condition. DE-CRUST THOSE BARBELLS Unfortunately, a simple wipe down every few days won’t keep a barbell from rusting — even the really high-end models. To get the most out of these expensive units, you’ll need to go deeper. Once a week, grab a wire brush and some WD40 and give the knurling a good scrub, then wipe the whole bar down. Once a month, take the whole barbell apart and clean the grime out of its collars, too. While you’re at it, oil the bearings to make sure the sleeves rotate smoothly.
Resistance machines are behemoths compared to most other equipment, but they can also be the most fickle. It’s a good idea to check up on the inner workings of these contraptions once a week, even if you haven’t received any complaints. Finding signs of wear in the cables or on the bench is the best way to prevent a problem before a member has a bad experience. You can tell a lot about a box by the condition of its gear. By taking the time to increase the longevity of your equipment, you aren’t just prolonging your investment. You’re keeping your gym a clean, welcoming place for new and old members alike.
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