Coloured Olympic barbells by Bodytone

Colour as a floor management tool

In a facility running group classes, the recurring problem is bars ending up in the wrong zone and the wrong hands: a technical lifting bar used for a conditioning circuit, or a lighter bar taken to a heavy platform. Assigning a colour to each zone or each specification solves it without signage, and staff can reset the room by sight at the end of a class. It also makes stock checks quick, which matters when bars are shared between studios.

Specifying barbells for collective use

Check the intended load rating and the knurling pattern against the movements being trained: a bar used for Olympic lifting needs different sleeve rotation from one used for pressing circuits. Storage should be ordered with the bars, vertically or horizontally, since bars left on the floor are damaged and are a trip hazard. Light In Fitness supplies clubs, studios, coaches and local authorities from Tours, France.

Frequently asked questions

Does the coloured finish affect durability?

The finish is applied to a standard Olympic bar. Service life depends on use, storage and whether bars are dropped onto suitable flooring.

Can colours be mixed in one order?

Yes, and that is the usual request when colour is being used to code zones or weights.

What flooring should bars be dropped on?

Rubber gym flooring tiles rated for the drop heights and loads involved, which we can quote alongside the bars.

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