Answer:
The primary difference between residential, light commercial and commercial equipment is the engineering and construction to ensure reliability and performance under different use conditions. Commercial equipment is designed to withstand heavier weight and more aggressive use at nearly constant use in facilities, while home equipment is built to withstand use in a home setting.
Full Commercial
Usage: over 6h per day of constant use
Environment of Use: Gyms, Fitness Centers and higher use Facilities
Light Commercial
Usage: up to 6h per day of constant use
Environment of Use: Hotels, Resorts, Apartment Complexes, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Clinics, Hospitals, Elementary, Middle and High Schools, Colleges, Universities, Private/Public Health Clubs and business use of Personal Trainers.
Residential
Usage: up to 3 hours a day in a home environment by individuals.
Pricing: A residential gym unit is usually around half of the cost of a commercial grade gym machine and can easily be found at large retailers.
Environment of Use: Private Homes
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