g-fit fittings for the &BIZ Fitness in Tokyo

Customized vibration and sound insulation for an undisturbed training experience at the highest level

On the 24th floor of the Yaesu Central Tower in Tokyo, fitness enthusiasts can enjoy a unique training experience in the centre of lively Tokyo Midtown Yaesu. This exclusive gym not only offers state-of-the-art training facilities, but also an impressive view of the surrounding neighbourhoods and the nearby Imperial Palace. To ensure that guests can fully enjoy this special ambience, customised vibration and noise insulation solutions from Getzner have been installed. These applications guarantee that the impressive views and state-of-the-art training can be experienced in a quiet and undisturbed environment - in line with the building's highest standards of comfort.

&BIZ Fitness in Tokio

The challenges

The use of vibration-intensive equipment such as treadmills, cardio trainers, leg presses and dumbbells causes considerable vibrations and sound transmission, which had a disruptive effect on the rooms below. Despite the vibration insulation measures already installed, it was necessary to increase the noise and vibration insulation requirements at short notice in order to meet the exclusive standard of the building. Just a few weeks before the planned opening, a particularly effective and retrofittable solution had to be found to reliably isolate the noise and vibrations from the fitness centre.

Tokyo Yaesu Central Tower: Office skyscraper with protection against ground-borne vibrations.

Innovative sound control

The solution

After extensive testing, the decision was made in favour of the specially developed ‘g-fit Shock Absorb Extreme’ material for the floor, which offers efficient shock absorption and sound insulation. Around 200 square metres of the elastomer with tickness of just 75 mm were installed within a very short space of time -which provides over 22 per cent damping compared to the original state.