What is LED Gymnasium Lighting?

There are 2 types of gymnasium applications. The first type is in a school where sports are played. The second is a fitness center, boxing club, or weight-lifting gym.

A school gym needs robust impact resistance lights able to take a direct hit from a ball and still work. Fitness center gyms need bright, customer-friendly lighting that’s inviting. And can attract clientele.

For school gyms, a good recommendation is UFO lights. They are round, robust, powerful, and impact-resistant gymnasium lighting. They are a great replacement for metal halide lighting and the energy efficiency of these fixtures will reduce your lighting costs.

For fitness centers, there are more LED lights for gymnasium options available. From UFO High Bays to linear high bays, and for lower ceiling facilities, low bays or grid panel lights. These commercial gym lighting solutions are designed to provide bright, balanced, and high-quality lighting. Our lights are designed for both high ceilings and low-ceiling facilities.

What are the Benefits You Can Expect When You Switch to LED Gymnasium Lighting?

• Energy Savings: There are considerable savings. By themselves, LED gymnasium lights can provide 50%-75% savings.
• Controls Ready: Adding motion sensors and having the LED lights for the gymnasium dim to 10% when the room is empty, energy efficiency savings can reach as high as 90%..
• Reduced Maintenance Costs: With no bulbs or ballasts to replace, these lights will last a long time
• Dimming: You can dim these lights for different events
• Instant On: No long wait times for the lights to come to full light power
• Voltage Ranges: Two ranges offered are 100-277V and 277-480V.
• High Impact Resistance:  our UFO fixtures are high impact rated, so if they get hit by a ball, they will still work
• Better Experience: No flickering lights or humming to deal with

What are the Recommended Foot Candles for Gymnasiums And Fitness Centers?

How Many Lights Do You Need for a Gym?

That all depends on the purpose and use of the gym. We have created lighting plans with as few as 30-foot candles and as many as 120-foot candles. The number of lights depends on the light level you would like to achieve.

What LED Gymnasium Light Is Best for You?

What are the Best LED Gymnasium Lights?

The best gym lighting is the one that meets your needs. And beyond foot candles and balance, make sure you think about gym lighting fixtures that are impact-resistant. We can offer IK10 impact-resistant lights and motion sensors to dim the gym when it’s not used. The best way to find the best LED light is to start by creating a lighting plan to find the right light for your specific needs.

Need Help? Talk to an LED Gymnasium Lighting Expert.

With so many options and fixtures available, it's hard to decide what option is going to meet your needs and requirements. The sales engineers of LED Lighting Supply are experts in LED Gymnasium Lighting. Use our experience and tell us your needs, and we will provide you with the best LED lighting options for your project or application. We can provide you with a free lighting plan to make sure the area is well-lit and the lighting is balanced.

Completed Gymnasium and Fitness Center Projects using LED Lighting Supply Lights

LED Gymnasium Lighting FAQs

What Are the Benefits of Using LED Lights in Gyms?

There are many benefits including energy savings (50% or more), reduced maintenance costs, and high light quality. LED Lights are also instant on / instant off and many of the lights are customizable with color adjustable and wattage adjustable options.

What's the Best Way to Reduce Shadows on the Gym Floor?

Reducing shadows is a function of light balance, which is as important as brightness. No one wants to play in the shadows. Fewer high-powered lights are more likely to create bright areas with more shadowing than lower-powered lights.

How Do LED Lights Improve Visibility and Safety in Gyms?

In sports gymnasiums, no one wants to play under sub-par lighting. It’s not good for the athletes or spectators. The right amount of light and balance of light makes for a great playing and viewing experience.

In fitness centers, presenting an inviting environment is good for business. Gymgoers do not want to work out in a dark, dungeon atmosphere.

What Color Temperature Is Ideal for Gym Lighting?

There are two great color temperature options. The first is 5000K, and the second is 4000K. We also recommend selecting a color-adjustable gym fixture so you can change the color temperature post-installation.

What Is the Lifespan of LED Lights in Gyms?

You can expect a lifespan between 50,000 and 100,000 hours for these lights.

Is It Easy to Re-Light an Existing Gymnasium with LED Lights?

We can redesign your gym’s lighting using LED by using your existing locations, or suggest new locations if the lighting is bad. We have helped our customers switch their gym lighting over to LED. We can create a lighting plan to show you how well your gym can look.

What Mounting Options are Available for LED Gym and Fitness Center Lighting?

Eye hooks, pendant mount, and chain/wire mount for our linear fixtures.

How Can You Reduce Glare from LED Gym Lighting?

We recommend using a frosted lens instead of a clear lens as this can help reduce glare when using LED gymnasium lights. A good option is linear high bay lights or UFO LED gym lighting fixtures with frosted lenses.

Is It Hard to Hang LED Lighting Fixtures in a Gymnasium?

There is no difference between our LED Lighting Fixtures and the lights you are replacing. We offer the same mounts, and there are only 3 wires per fixture to connect to the power source.