Smarter Security Systems Reduces Tailgating at Anytime Fitness®
Austin, TX (PRWEB) June 3, 2008 -- Smarter Security Systems, provider of intelligent entrance control and outdoor security solutions, announced today that Anytime Fitness, a national, franchised fitness center with nearly 800 locations, has chosen its Fastlane Door Detective to secure the entrances at its clubs. Door Detective ensures that only one person enters a club each time a member presents electronic credentials at the main entrance. By reducing the prior "tailgating" problem the fitness center experienced, Smarter Security helps to enable the promise of 24-hour access in a financially competitive and sustainable way.
"We had a problem of members letting their friends in to work out for free when there was no one staffing the front door," said Mark Daly, National Media Director for Anytime Fitness. "Door Detective is very effective at detecting such violations, and yields information on which members are participating in this abuse. This has helped us to develop revenue streams from people formerly cheating the system, and we now recommend Door Detective for each new club opening."
Door Detective is unique in doorway entrance control as it features microprocessors programmed with neural network software. Infrared beams from enclosures mounted on the door frame monitor how many people pass through an open, access-controlled doorway. Alarms identify violations and the intelligence in the Fastlane technology virtually eliminates false alarms.
"Door Detective is superior in detecting real tailgaters. We initially used an alternative system and experienced an unacceptable number of false alarms," said Steven Vierck, Chief Operating Officer of ProVision Security Solutions, a security integrator who assists Anytime Fitness with its security needs. "The installation is also cost-effective and easier due to the enclosures not having to be perfectly aligned. As buildings naturally shift over time, this problem was amplified and led to costly fixes with the alternative system."
ProVision is the preferred security vendor for Anytime Fitness. ProVision was chosen by the international franchise from a pool of security companies and awarded the "preferred vendor" designation due to its nationwide service presence and its expertise in the design and integration of security, surveillance, and access control systems.
"It is rewarding to see Door Detective is working to raise revenues and control costs for hundreds of Anytime Fitness locations," said Jeff Brown, President of Smarter Security Systems. "The reliability and security provided by Door Detective is essential in this environment and many others where, without a truly secure door, intruders present a financial risk."
Anytime Fitness opened its first club in 2002 and today is not only the largest 24-hour, co-ed fitness club, but is also the fastest-growing franchised fitness club in the world. Convenience is a hallmark of the brand, and 24/7 access is offered in every club location. To reduce the staffing requirements of its franchisees, Anytime Fitness requires an access control and anti-tailgating solution be used at every location. With Door Detective, franchise owners can go home in the early evening confident that they are not losing revenue to people who should be paying dues and that their clients feel secure in the club while they exercise.
About Smarter Security Systems, Ltd.
Smarter Security Systems provides extremely intelligent entry control and outdoor security products to help organizations protect their people and assets in a world of increasing threats. Since 1992, Smarter Security has offered Fastlane® turnstiles, the most elegant and intelligent optical turnstiles available, which now protect thousands of commercial and governmental lobbies on 6 continents. Smarter Security's comprehensive line of outdoor security products consists of remote surveillance and perimeter protection solutions, including the new SmarterSentryTM mobile security system. For more information, please visit www.smartersecurity.com.
###
Related Articles:
The Fitness Stress Test
It is recommended that adults over the age 35, who never
have exercised before, obtain medical clearance. This is
necessary for the protection of the individual's health and
from any fitness professional's legal perspective.
MyPypeline.com is a New Online Health and Fitness Social Networking Site Offering Free Training Programs and Affordable Online Video Workouts
MyPypeline.com is redefining health and fitness. It is personal training online.
Pondz Family Fitness & Learning Center Opens in Largo
Pondz Family Fitness & Learning Center announces its grand opening in Largo on June 30, 2007 with a mix of adult fitness classes, personal training and youth afterschool programs for area residents.
New Year's Resolution Reversal: Financial Fitness Laps Physical Fitness
67% of American adults commit to save more in 2008 - Clinical Psychologist Dr. Melody Alderman: 'Financial health is key to stability in relationships and greater overall emotional health'
The Grey Area Between Doctors & Fitness
A doctor studies the human body from a medical point of view, but this does not automatically qualify him as an expert in exercise physiology, human biomechanics, sports nutrition and supplementation or any of the multitudes of complex training exercises. Unless he specialises, the standard medical curriculum simply does not cover these specialist areas.
Fitness through Exercise for Life – Principles that Keep You Going for Life!
ATTITUDESIT'S NOT ABOUT YOU!Exercising has so many physical benefits that most of us
can relate to, but what about the emotional and
psychological benefits it brings? Physical fitness, I
believe, touches far more than just our arms, arteries and
waistlines. It touches our very soul.
Success Through Fitness
Today?s world is full of challenges and competitions Everybody aims to outsmart the other and reach the top
What Are The Health And Fitness Issues That Concern Americans The Most?
Health and fitness are clearly central themes for every single one of us, if the number of available opinions on the subject is anything to go by. The deluge of new health and fitness articles published each month can be a little overwhelming. How is a person supposed to wade through all the information to find the nuggets he or she was looking for, without losing your mind in the process? We have done a little of the data crunching for you, to offer you our compact guide to articles on health and fitness.
(Fitness) Health Thoughts, Living on the Health Minimum Wage?
Random thoughts taken from valuable sources, what many nutrition experts consider to be the most important nutrients and health habits a person should have to help them stay healthy long term. We would categorize them into the following areas.
Four Important Elements Of A Good Rounded Fitness Training Routine Part I
A good rounded fitness training routine includes four elements which are:
Brain Fitness Now in Westchester: Program Offers Mature Adults Tools to Improve Memory
Unfortunately, as adults age, the brain slows down causing loss of memory and decreased mental sharpness. However, age-related cognitive decline is not inevitable. To assist aging individuals in becoming more alert and quick thinking, Gemm Learning has become the first center in Westchester to offer the Brain Fitness Program.
Lady Marie Stubbs Launches A NEW Electronic Book On Home-Fitness For Women Of 50 And Over.
The book, by best selling author Lady Marie Stubbs and her fitness coach Jason Paris, is aimed at women of 50 and over who wish to get fit and toned in their own home rather than the gym, and without the need for specialized equipment. It consists of easy-to-follow instructions, with photographs, for a range of exercises for any level of current fitness or ability.
Fitness Coaching - Are You Ready?
What do you want?· Do you want to improve your level of fitness?· Are you ready to develop a fit lifestyle?· Do you believe that a higher level of fitness will bring you powerful benefits that are very important to you?· Are you ready to take responsibility to make and sustain changes in at least one area of fitness?· Are you ready to invest at least three months to make improvements?· Will you be open and honest, and share personal information that is relevant to fitness?· Are you ready to become more self-aware?· Are you open to suggestions and trying new things?· Do you understand that setbacks are normal on the path of change and necessary in order to establish new ...
Personal Trainer Authors Book, 'Stop The Fitness Confusion', On What It Really Takes To Achieve Permanent Fitness And Weight Loss
Fifty-three top fitness professionals from across the U.S. (and even from other countries) have come together to clear out all of the fitness confusion and give you the inside secrets to burning more fat, losing weight and achieving optimal fitness. Never before have this many fitness professionals come together to share their knowledge like this. Think of it as being a fly on the wall with a room full of the top fitness professionals as they spill their beans on what you need to do to get the results you are looking for.
Lose Weight - An open door to Fitness
The number of persons with some overweight or obesity problems has increased tremendously these last years. If you want to lose some weight, whether if it is for a few pounds or maybe more, you need to have common sense, and you must first check yourself with your doctor before you start taking this path.