You may not realize it, but benches are kind of a big deal in the sports world. No, seriously…think of all the great things that happen because of benches. A peewee hockey team is able to prepare for the first game of the season, lined up on gym benches in the locker room as their coach gives them a rousing pre-game speech. Your favorite professional basketball player gets hyped up for the big game by kicking it on the sideline bench before tip-off, listening to his favorite artist through his headphones. Unity is created on team benches in the dugout as your son’s baseball team wears their rally caps, down one in the bottom of the ninth with two outs…and their best hitter up to bat. The quarterback of the victorious Super Bowl champion football team gets to tell his mom he loves her and his kids that they’re “going to Disneyland!” while being interviewed in the locker room after the game, relaxing on a locker room bench.
See what we’re talking about? Big, big deals, those benches.
They’re a big deal in any locker room, so you better make sure your facility has some nice ones. They add the perfect finishing touch by offering convenient seating for the aspiring bodybuilder, star athlete in training, or casual treadmill-jogger who frequents your gym to change their clothes, prepare for their game or workout, rest or tie their shoes. None of those things are exactly easy to do while balancing precariously on one foot or having to crouch down in the middle of a crowded locker room, are we right?
UsedLockers.com has an assortment of fantastic new and used locker room benches to choose from that are economical yet durable, and perfect for gyms, pools, recreation centers, schools, training facilities, water parks or even outdoors for use in parks, playing fields and tennis courts. Our benches are easy to install and maintain and will withstand the harshest elements (if you happen to choose them for an outdoor location). We have a wide selection of styles and sizes to choose from, including aluminum, plastic and wood benches that come with maple hardwood tops, metal tops or plastic tops with tubular stainless steel, metal or plastic pedestals. We have benches with multiple base options, back rests or no back rests, surface-mounted or portable. Whatever your needs are, we've got you covered.
And you don’t need to worry if you’re buying ‘used’ benches that they'll be any less durable or well-functioning than brand new ones. We guarantee that all of our used benches work just as good as new—everything that comes out of our warehouse is put through a detailed multi-point inspection to make sure things are in perfect working order.
While our benches are extremely durable, one thing they (and other people in the locker room) won't stand up to are breaches of gym etiquette. Here is our short list of the DO’s and DON’Ts associated with locker room benches:
DO use benches for:
- Sitting (while fully clothed, mind you--please refer to the DON'Ts section if the reason for this isn't inherently clear)
- Resting
- Stretching
- Putting on socks
- Tying your shoes
- Laying out and organizing your clothing and gear (provided you aren't hogging the bench...again, refer to the DON'T section for further clarification)
- Getting prepared for your game or workout
DON'T use benches for:
- Hanging out in your birthday suit, either before or after your work out or while you lay clothes out, take a phone call or chat with your neighbor. Nobody wants to see that, trust us. (Bench included.) Don't be that guy.
- Your own personal closet. There are usually only a limited number of benches in locker rooms. Don't hog all of the space, and play nice--make sure everybody gets a turn.
- Taking a nap
- Throwing parties
So there you have it. Now, make sure that you as an owner aren't breaking gym etiquette yourself by not having any benches in your locker room--your patrons will thank you. And by buying from UsedLockers.com, your wallet will thank you. Is there really anything else to think about?
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