A Methodological Guide in Progress of Interior Design of Fitness Centers: The Case Of Famagusta, North Cyprus

New technology and transportation made life more comfortable, which does not requires more physical effort comparing the lifestyle with the old generations. Because of that, the need for physical activity has become one of the social needs of people. In the 1970s, fitness centers were created to be an invention to represent a unique indoor physical activity environment. Most of these facilities follow an unguided scheme for interior design atmosphere which could affect the user. Studies showed a connection between interior design atmosphere components and user behavior in the space. In this study, the connections between both interior atmosphere components and fitness center spaces explained to answer the main question of this study “What should be taken into consideration while designing or renewing fitness center interiors?” On this basis, the main aim of the study is to create a source of a guideline on the interior design of fitness centers. This study includes five main chapters. The development of this study guided by the literature information found in the second and third chapters. The factors of interior design and interior atmosphere found in the second chapter. The information including interior design and interior atmosphere of fitness centers explained in the third chapter. The case study found in the fourth chapter which includes all the existing fitness centers in Famagusta / North Cyprus. The case study will be done by observation method including an observation table, which obtains data gathered from the literature review. The interiors of all the fitness centers in the city of Famagusta / North Cyprus will be included in this case study and analyzed. At the end of this study, suggestions will be provided to be used as guidelines for a positive interior design atmosphere in fitness centers. Keywords: Interior Atmosphere, Fitness Center, Ambiance factors, Interior Design, Physical activity, Indoor exercise.