Proven performance: putting the Fitness Collection floor supports to the test
Designed for movement. Tested to withstand. In high-intensity disciplines such as barre fitness, the barre becomes a central element of the workout. More than just a point of support, it is used throughout exercises that work on balance and strength. Having stable, durable supports is essential for training with complete confidence. At Dinamica Ballet, we …
Designed for movement. Tested to withstand.
In high-intensity disciplines such as barre fitness, the barre becomes a central element of the workout. More than just a point of support, it is used throughout exercises that work on balance and strength. Having stable, durable supports is essential for training with complete confidence.
At Dinamica Ballet, we have developed two floor supports for spaces that demand maximum control during intensive sessions, with high loads and rapid shifts in weight: Pina-Fix Fitness, for two wooden beams, and Avant-Fix Fitness, for a single beam.
The geometry of both products — featuring a wide base with six anchoring points, a double-column structure with a diagonal brace, and a plate that securely holds the barre without damaging the wood — helps optimize load distribution during exercise and control lateral movement.
As part of the Fitness Collection development process, we subjected our prototypes to a series of load tests, analysing their behaviour under different types of stress to create solid, reliable supports without compromising on a contemporary aesthetic.
The demands of training, tested in the lab
To put our products to the test, we worked with the AIDIMME Technological Institute, which has specialised laboratories for material strength testing. The tests were carried out using sets of two supports positioned 180 centimetres apart and connected by two-metre wooden barres. We tested both floor-support models in the collection and used several samples to obtain an objective reference of their load capacity.
Vertical load test
In this test, force is applied downwards to the centre of the barre. This is the type of load generated in exercises such as pliés, squats, lunges and leg-strength exercises, where the barre is used as a point of support.
Horizontal load test
In this case, force is applied laterally to the barre. This type of stress occurs during balance exercises, arabesques and inclined positions, where the barre acts as a support and the body generates lateral force, either pushing or pulling against it.
Proven resistance: 320 kg vertically and 270 kg horizontally
The test results demonstrate the high load capacity of the Fitness Collection floor supports for intensive training environments. The unit of force used in the tests is the kilonewton (kN), with 1 kN equivalent to 101.94 kilograms-force (kgf).
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Floor-mounted support model |
Max. vertical load resistance |
Max. horizontal load resistance |
|---|---|---|
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Avant-Fix Fitness | Single beam |
3,14kN ≈ 320 kg |
2,42 kN ≈ 247 kg |
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Pina-Fix Fitness | Double beam |
2,88 kN ≈ 294 kg |
2,67 kN ≈ 272 kg |
Both models showed similar performance. For the Avant-Fix Fitness floor support for a single wooden barre, the maximum vertical load reached was 320 kg, while the horizontal load reached 247 kg. For the Pina-Fix Fitness support for two barres, the maximum vertical load reached was 294 kg, while the horizontal load reached 272 kg.
Both configurations, for one and two barres, are designed for practice sessions involving several adults. The results confirm one of the key priorities behind the development of the Fitness Collection: creating supports capable of meeting the demands of intensive professional use without compromising the aesthetics of the product.
Thinking about equipping or upgrading your training space? The Fitness Collection is designed to suit a range of environments, from barre and Pilates studios to gyms and functional training spaces. Discover the Avant-Fix Fitness and Pina-Fix Fitness floor supports and get in touch with our team to find the ideal configuration for your space.