GYMLECO

Founded in the early 1990s, Gymleco has built a solid reputation for manufacturing durable, maintenance-free equipment with timeless design. With a strong presence in over 40 countries, Gymleco continues to support gym owners, coaches, and fitness entrepreneurs in creating efficient and inspiring training spaces.

In this interview, Emma Högberg, Marketing Coordinator at Gymleco, shares how the Swedish fitness equipment brand has grown into a global player with a clear focus: high-quality, space-efficient gym solutions designed to last.

When did you start using Ecdesign?
- We started using Ecdesign about five years ago, responding to a growing demand from our customers. They wanted a clear visual of how our gym equipment would fit — both in style and space — within their facilities. We had heard that several other key players in the fitness industry were using Ecdesign, so we decided to give it a try. Fast forward five years, and we’re now creating more layouts than ever — and our clients are thrilled with the results.

What do you consider the best part of the program?
- What we appreciate most about Ecdesign is the sense of confidence it gives our customers. It allows them to clearly see what their future gym will look like, making the entire process feel real and tangible. For us at Gymleco, it’s also a fantastic way to showcase one of our biggest selling points: how space-efficient our equipment is. With Ecdesign, we can easily demonstrate just how many of our compact machines fit into a given area.

How does Ecdesign support your daily work?
- Ecdesign is an essential part of our everyday workflow. It enables us to visualize gym environments for our clients and assist them in planning how their equipment should be laid out. This means we can guide them through the entire journey—from the first idea to a fully completed gym.

Which features do you use the most?
- Honestly, we use almost everything the program offers. We create detailed layouts that we render into both images and videos —perfect for showcasing on social media, both our own and our clients’. The material can also be used by the client to present the design to architects or construction teams.

Has Ecdesign helped you win more customers or projects? How?
- Absolutely. Ecdesign allows us to show exactly what a gym will look like — long before installation begins. That’s a huge reassurance for both us and the customer. By visualizing the entire project upfront, we can plan everything in detail together with the client. In the end, it helps them bring their vision to life with greater clarity and confidence.

“The program isn’t just powerful; it’s fun to work with and engages everyone involved in the project.”

- Emma Högberg

Would you recommend Ecdesign to others in your industry? Why?
- We often recommend Ecdesign to others in the fitness industry, mainly because it’s such an intuitive tool. You don’t need prior experience with 3D or design software — basic computer skills are enough to get started. And yet, you can still create highly professional, sales-ready visuals that are great both for internal use and marketing purposes across different platforms.

What would you say to someone considering trying Ecdesign?
- Give it a try — you’ve got everything to gain! The program isn’t just powerful; it’s fun to work with and engages everyone involved in the project. You'll quickly realize how much easier it becomes to plan and communicate your gym designs when you have such a strong visualization tool at your fingertips.