Instant Alert: We took a tour of New York City’s most high-tech gym, which uses 'smart' equipment to help you craft the perfect workout

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   We took a tour of New York City's most high-tech gym, which uses 'smart' equipment to help you craft the perfect workout by Courtney Verrill on Mar 28, 2016, 11:43 AM Advertisement David Barton, the fitness entrepreneur best known for his health clubs that resemble nightclubs, opened what may be New York City's most high-tech gym on Tuesday, March 23, in Midtown Manhattan. Dubbed "TMPL", the gym is decked out with state-of-the-art equipment — smart cardio machines, a 25-meter salt water pool, an IMAX-esque virtual reality spin studio, and dramatic lighting in Barton's signature style.  A TMPL membership includes access to an app that gym-goers can use to craft the perfect workout for their body type. The app allows you to scan barcodes onto the "smart equipment", which will then create an entire workout based on your metabolic profile.  This is a new gym concept from Barton. It puts a strong focus on metabolic science and medical technology, which brings a more personalized experience for each member. This isn't Barton's first time revolutionizing the fitness world. In 1991, he founded DavidBartonGym, a gym empire inspired by nightlife and clubbing. That aesthetic has greatly influenced the personal fitness world as a whole. TMPL, pronounced "temple", is his first major endeavor since 2013, when he left DavidBarton Gym because he decided he needed a break after 22 years of running a company. Business Insider recently stopped by TMPL — here's what we saw.  SEE ALSO: How the founder of ClassPass — a startup that motivates thousands of people to work out regularly — stays in shape TMPL is located on 49th Street in Manhattan and stretches nearly 40,000 square feet. Inside, you'll find over 150 exercise machines. Dramatic lighting is Barton's signature feature. His goal is to create a fun and exciting gym experience that will make you want to come back again and again. The colorful lighting is paired with loud, intense music, and sometimes DJs will even play a live set. TMPL is Barton's first gym with a technology-focused design. "Everything in your life is getting smarter, except gyms," Barton told Business Insider. "I think people should expect that when they go to the gym, they use science and technology to create efficiencies to how one gets in shape." See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011