What is the recommended facility temperature range?

• A. 60-64 degrees Fahrenheit
• B. 64-68 degrees Fahrenheit
• C. 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit
• D. 72-76 degrees Fahrenheit

Answer: (C)

Keeping a room at a moderate temperature supports safety and performance during group fitness. The range of 68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit provides a balance between comfort and thermoregulation: it’s warm enough so participants aren’t chilly during warm-ups and lighter efforts, yet cool enough to limit excessive sweating and heat stress during cardio and harder work. This helps maintain a steady perceived exertion and safer heart-rate responses while reducing the risk of dehydration or overheating. Rooms cooler than this can feel uncomfortable and may make it harder to loosen up muscles, while rooms warmer than this can push some participants toward overheating, faster fatigue, and dehydration. So, 68–72 degrees Fahrenheit best supports a wide range of activities, clothing, and participant comfort.