ILUS Fitness Blog and News

Santiago 2025: récords y medallas para el Team ParaChile en la Copa Mundial de Para Powerlifting
Del 15 al 17 de agosto, Santiago se convirtió nuevamente en el epicentro del para powerlifting mundial al recibir a la Copa Mundial de Para Powerlifting 2025. El evento reunió a 114 atletas de 16 países en el Centro de Entrenamiento Paralímpico, siendo un escenario lleno de emoción, récords y hazañas históricas para Chile. 🌟 Hitos para Chile @marionalejandra: impuso un récord nacional en -86 kg levantando 135 kg. @garridodechile: firmó un récord mundial en categoría Legend y además obtuvo medalla en -59 kg. @matirevecocl: consiguió doble oro en -80 kg.... Read more...
Arley Méndez logra medalla de bronce panamericana en Cali
  El levantador chileno Arley Méndez obtuvo el tercer lugar en el Campeonato Panamericano de Halterofilia, realizado en Cali, Colombia. Méndez, representante de Chile y parte del equipo ILUS Fitness, cerró una destacada actuación, sumando experiencia de cara a sus próximos desafíos internacionales. Arranque: 171 kg y medalla de bronce En la modalidad de Arranque (Snatch), Arley comenzó con un intento fallido sobre los 165 kg, lo que limitó su estrategia para buscar el oro. "Si lograba el primer intento, el siguiente era por 171 kg y después iba a buscar... Read more...
Arley Méndez: “I was raised to be a great athlete.”
Exclusively for "The ILUS Fitness Podcast." Arley Méndez's story is a journey of glory, fall, and rebirth. From world champion to hitting rock bottom after Tokyo 2020, and returning stronger with the support of ILUS Fitness. Today, he trains from Ancud toward the Pan American Games in Cali, carrying high the name of Chile and the spirit of improvement. Read more...
Smart upgrades for your gym: leg machine or multifunctional pulleys?
When it comes to investing in equipment for your gym, every square foot and every weight counts. Two of the most efficient and popular options right now are the Dual Leg Curl/Leg Extension and the Dual Pulley or Dual Cable Cross . Both have significant benefits, but their application, versatility, and return on investment may vary depending on your business's focus. Below, we present a comparison to help you choose the best option for your gym or training center. 🏋️ Comparison: Dual Leg Curl/Extension vs. Dual Pulley Feature Dual Leg... Read more...
How to set up your home gym with the essentials?
Setting up your personal workout space can be a difficult task if you're not clear about what you need. The fitness world offers countless products that meet different needs and demands, but not everything is important when you're planning to build your own home gym. It's important to focus your efforts and identify spaces for essential items; with these, you'll be able to develop any routine and then focus on strengthening it with specific training equipment. Rack, Half Rack or Half Cage Essential for exercises like pull-ups, presses, and barbell... Read more...
The best teams in the world train with these products
High-performance equipment used by clubs, national teams, and elite athletes around the world. Read more...
What should a good gym have? Keys to choosing the right one
Finding a good gym can be a challenge. With so many options available, it's not always easy to find one that fits your goals, experience, and actual needs. That's why, in this article, we share with you the key elements that every quality gym should have , divided into two large groups: essential equipment and functional accessories . 🏋️ Essential equipment Machine / Element Main function Important detail Leg Press Strengthens quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes Essential for the development of the lower body Banco Romano 45° Core: Abs and obliques... Read more...
La Dehesa Golf Club opens its gym with world-class equipment in collaboration with ILUS Fitness.
On Thursday, May 9 , the official opening of the new La Dehesa Golf Club gym took place. This space is designed for the full enjoyment of its members and implemented entirely by ILUS Fitness and our international representative brands. 👉 Check out the photos of the big launch here. 💬 We spoke with Felipe Gómez, CEO of ILUS Fitness "We are very pleased that social and sports clubs are incorporating world-class gyms . These types of spaces not only promote exercise and health, but also improve the member experience... Read more...
Lessons I've learned as a trainer and gym owner
By José Gómez López Master of Science in Physical Activity | Founder and CEO of ILUS Fitness and Motion Throughout my career as a trainer and gym owner, I've had experiences that have taught me valuable lessons. In this article, I share some of the most important lessons I've learned, which could help you if you're forging your own path in the fitness industry. 1. Don't always hire the best CV Often, what really matters is energy, willingness to learn, and teamwork . Having a good team is crucial to... Read more...
ILUS Fitness promotes collegiate powerlifting with the first Push Pull Tournament in partnership with the Universidad del Desarrollo.
An unprecedented competition took place at the Universidad del Desarrollo , where more than 500 students took part in the first university powerlifting tournament: the UDD Push Pull powered by ILUS Fitness . Organized in conjunction with ILUS Fitness , the event brought together 30 students from different majors , who competed in two key powerlifting disciplines: bench press and deadlift . 👉 See the photos of the tournament here. Professional equipment, real competition The tournament featured high-standard implementation: ILUS Combo Rack ILUS Deadlift Bar Iron ILUS Calibrated Discs Each... Read more...
Get Fit opened its second gym in Chile in Las Condes, implemented with ILUS Fitness.
On August 28th , Get Fit opened its doors in the heart of Las Condes . This 380 m² gym, designed exclusively for women, combines high-quality infrastructure, planned training, and community. The new space, located in Centro Parque (Av. Presidente Riesco 5330, local 205) , marks another step in the evolution of this brand, which began as a startup in a garage in Temuco. Investment, location and concept With an investment of US$112,000 , the new gym has: Two training rooms Reception with personalized attention Nutritional clinic Daycare for active... Read more...
Motion Center implementó con ILUS y marcas de calidad mundial su nueva sede en Vitacura
Motion Health & Performance Center anunció la apertura de su segundo gimnasio en Santiago de Chile, específicamente en la comuna de Vitacura, hacia finales de este año. La nueva instalación deportiva de 3500 m² representa una inversión aproximada de tres millones de dólares y marca un paso clave en la evolución de la marca. Un centro deportivo de clase mundial El espacio interior de 1500 m² contará con una zona de equipamiento de 800 m², equipada con marcas de primer nivel como Atlantis, Gymleco, Prime y Freemotion. Además, dispondrá de oficinas,... Read more...