Exersice equipment for parks
Park Fitness Equipment: Boosting Community Well-being
Benefits of Exercise Equipment in Parks
Placing outdoor exercise equipment in public parks does more than just promote physical fitness; it offers a holistic approach to well-being. Not only can users get the same quality of exercise at outdoor fitness parks as they would in a traditional gym, exercising in the fresh air offers unique benefits like reduced stress and improved mental health. Best of all, they're free, making them accessible to everyone. When thoughtfully designed, they cater to diverse users, including the young, elderly, and those with disabilities. In doing so, outdoor gyms foster a sense of belonging and encourage healthier lifestyles for all.
How to Make Your Fitness Park Succeed
A good fitness park is only as successful as it is useful. Take these three steps when planning your site.
Engage Community: Successful fitness areas begin with community involvement. Engaging local residents in the selection process ensures the equipment aligns with their fitness needs and preferences. You are closer to succeed with your site if you know whether the main user group is younger people wanting a callisthenic park, or older citizen needing a senior park.
Ensure Inclusivity: Inclusivity is another critical factor. Parks with accessibility features allow individuals of all abilities to participate, enhancing overall community health. Learn more about how to design an inclusive outdoor fitness site.
Evaluate Locality: A good way to make outdoor fitness spaces a success is thinking about where you built it. A place where the community already hang out could be near an existing playground, where adults often sit and wait while their children are playing. By building a fitness site near the playground, the adults can work out and be active while their children are playing. This increase play time, as the adults themselves are occupied, and it increase overall health – for both adults and children.
You can see more about how to design an outdoor gym here.
Types of Park Workout Equipment
Outdoor fitness products comes in a variety of forms, each designed to cater to different exercise needs and fitness levels.
Outdoor cardio machines like the Cross Trainer and strength-building equipment are both product lines with adjustable resistance and mimics the machines you will see in an indoor gym.
Cross training and Calisthenics are product lines where the user use their own bodyweight to exercise. Both product lines are very versatile and well suited for public park gyms.
With so many fitness styles to choose from, it can be difficult to pick the right park fitness equipment. That's why we have made a fitness guide. Simply fill out the guide and get the best recommendation for your park area. If the suggested options are not exactly what you want, we can custom the site so it fits you environment and need.
Below you get a sneak peak of some of the outdoor fitness sets that can be suggested. All are flexible fitness solutions for public parks.
Popular Exercise Equipment for Parks
Designing Effective Outdoor Fitness Parks
Effective outdoor fitness spaces also needs to motivate, inspire, and guide the user to get the most out of their workout.
The KOMPAN Fit app can help boost the participation of your fitness park by giving the user the possibility to choose the equipment in your local park and get a suggested workout routine, all free of charge.
Some of the features the user get:
Offering videos of exercises for all types of equipment
Choose the equipment available at the site and get site specific workout suggestions
Suggest workouts for different goals and levels, e.g. build strength or endurance.
Connect to cardio equipment and save the data in Google Fit or Apple Health
Besides the fitness app, all outdoor fitness equipment has signs and descriptions of how to use it.
Park Gym Equipment: Durable & Weather Resistant
Durability and weather resistance are critical for outdoor fitness equipment. KOMPAN's outdoor fitness park equipment are tested and tried to withstand all weather conditions, remaining functional across different climates. High-quality equipment includes protective coatings to resist rust and corrosion, minimizing upkeep and enhancing longevity. Such durability is crucial for long-term use and user safety.
Proper spacing between equipment ensures safe and comfortable user movement. Closely following the manufacturer's assembly instructions ensures the safety and functionality of the equipment. When downloading DWG files and product specifications from KOMPAN, the needed safety area for each product is shown.
Regular maintenance checks keep the fitness equipment safe and functional over time. Small things like cleaning and checking if the equipment has any damage keeps your outdoor gym safe for the users to enjoy. Equipment with moving parts, like the bikes and cross trainers, needs inspection and maintenance. you can learn more about inspection programs and get in touch with a professional here.
Find More Relevant Information
How to plan an outdoor fitness area
How Much Does It Cost to Build an Outdoor Gym?
How to Design Inclusive Outdoor Fitness Sites – KOMPAN
How to Design a Functional Park for Seniors
How to build a Callisthenics Park
How To Build an Obstacle Course for Adults
How to build a multi sport court
Inspection program for dynamic fitness equipment