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Outdoor fitness equipment for UK communities
In the UK, there has been a noticeable shift towards outdoor exercise, with studies indicating that 70% of people find exercising outdoors more beneficial to their health compared to exercising indoors. Especially in recent years, we have seen a big increase in outdoor workouts and open-air gyms within local communities. With KOMPAN’s outdoor fitness equipment, you get various products to suit numerous outdoor exercises. This ensures that your local outdoor gym offers the same benefits as an indoor gym and caters for adults of all fitness levels. Including our inclusive outdoor gyms which cater for people with disabilities.
Who are KOMPAN outdoor fitness areas designed for?
KOMPAN designs outdoor fitness sites for:
Community parks
Recreational areas
Rehabilitation centers
Retirement homes
Sports clubs
Roughly speaking, if you have an outdoor area, we have the commercial fitness equipment for it.
Types of outdoor fitness equipment
When it comes to community fitness sites, it is important to install universal outdoor fitness equipment that caters to many users. This could be stationary outdoor cardio equipment, or fitness that requires body weight such as calisthenics or cross training gym equipment. The outdoor strength training machines are completely changing the game for outdoor fitness equipment, they provide adjustable weights (resistance training) ensuring you get a workout tailored to your fitness level. For those who participate in sports or group exercise, an attractive piece of outdoor gym park equipment is a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA). A MUGA can provide a safe and secure space for the public to play a range of popular games, including basketball, tennis, and the UK’s favourite – football
A well designed outdoor fitness station for adults are progressively challenging and purposefully resistant. This way all users, no matter how fit they are to begin with, can get a meaningful workout. Making communities happier and healthier is in our DNA. KOMPAN’s dedicated team will help you throughout the entire process, from initial consultations to aftercare. Give us a call on 01908 201002 or submit an enquiry form if you’re interested in learning more.
Design your outdoor gym to fit your space
KOMPAN's outdoor workout stations are available in several designs and materials. You can get obstacle courses and street workout equipment in Robinia wood for a natural look or bring nature into an urban environment. If you choose some of our other product lines you can choose between 14 vibrant colours. Our equipment is made for the outdoors. At KOMPAN, we have built outdoor activity areas for over 50 years. We use the most durable materials to ensure that our outdoor gym solutions will stand the tests of weather and usage for decades. Plus you get industry-leading warranties on all your outdoor fitness equipment.
Need assistance finding the right equipment?
Picking the correct fitness setup can be a challenge. Allow our guide to help you find the perfect fit for your local area. In just a few steps, our guide will suggest the best equipment options for you based on your inputs. Become inspired to build your outdoor fitness site.
High Quality Outdoor Gym Equipment
KOMPAN’s range of commercial outdoor fitness equipment results from conjunctive research between our in-house fitness experts at our Fitness Institute and the University of Southern Denmark. They have taken their observations, studies, and recommendations to engineers who have developed outdoor exercise equipment that performs at the same level as their indoor counterparts. All products are supported by the KOMPAN Sports and Fitness app, which helps guide, mentor, and measure performance.
KOMPAN is a company that understands the importance of accessibility when it comes to providing quality outdoor fitness equipment for parks and public spaces. Carefully chosen combinations of training equipment and surfacing allow for hundreds of different exercises and programs for all fitness levels, making it possible for everyone to stay active and healthy. You can learn more about how to design inclusive outdoor fitness sites here or check out our fitness planning page to see more about how to build an outdoor gym.
Why take your workout outdoors?
Adjustable loads: Ultimate outdoor fitness with Kompan's outdoor gym equipment featuring adjustable weight loads for personalised resistance training.
Supports Physical Fitness: To improve cardiovascular fitness, the UK government recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise per week. Most outdoor gym equipment on the market lacks the resistance needed to achieve this level of workout, but KOMPAN’s outdoor fitness equipment features adjustable weight loads for personalised resistance training. In which, it has been scientifically proven to get even the fittest of athletes into their maximum heart rate training zone. Cardio products such as our outdoor stationary elliptical machine are developed to deliver a progressive, effective workout that can help support the physical fitness of exercise amateurs and professionals alike! You can check out all our research on outdoor fitness here.
Supports Cognitive Well-being: Various medical institutions, including the Mental Health Foundation, have well-documented the impact of physical activity on cognitive well-being. However, exposure to the great outdoors has been found to deliver its own dose of psychological medicine! Scientific studies have shown that green spaces can lower stress levels and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. KOMPAN’s outdoor fitness equipment combines the feel-good endorphins of exercise with the psychological benefits of nature, helping to support cognitive well-being.
Supports Active Ageing: As we age, our bodies become less efficient in performing the daily tasks that were once so simple, like going up the stairs or walking the dog. Designed to cater to all ability levels, KOMPAN’s outdoor fitness equipment is a great way for the elderly to keep fit and healthy. Products such as our City Bike offer adjustable resistance, allowing older users to exercise and progress at a pace which suits them. We even have a dedicated StayFit range for seniors, which has been scientifically developed to support mobility, balance, and flexibility!
What are the benefits of KOMPAN outdoor workout equipment
Think about some of the great sports of the world: football, rugby, cricket, tennis, golf - just to name a few. What do they have in common? They are all played outdoors! Fresh air is an invaluable asset in making the body perform better, the natural partner to exercise and feeling good. Installing KOMPAN outdoor exercise equipment is a great way to combine the exhilaration of exercise with the extra challenge and stimulation of nature. Turn vigour into invigorating by allowing users to feel the sun on their backs, the breeze on their faces, and even a refreshing drop of rain.
With outdoor fitness stations and outdoor cardio equipment, numerous benefits become immediately available. Fresh air increases the flow of oxygen improving blood pressure and heart rate. This additional air flow also assists the digestive system, making it more efficient and aids in dieting. Utilising outdoor fitness equipment for parks goes a long way in creating healthy communities helping users to support individual fitness goals alongside fellow participants. Being outside, especially among like-minded people, inspires a more active mindset, even upon returning indoors. Just ask schoolteachers how much easier it is to conduct a class after recess! More oxygen results in increased brain performance, improves concentration skills and provides more energy. In addition, being outside on a good day will help to produce vitamin D from the sun, a necessary nutrient for optimal health and immune support!
On a straight health improvement, oxygen and fresh air help white blood cells fight bacteria and germs, dilating the lungs and helping clean them. Outdoor fitness equipment in public parks can also help make people happier! Endorphin levels increase when we are out in the open. An American study indicated that stress levels were reduced in 71% by simply walking in nature.
The health benefits of outdoor fitness systems continue to be revealed, and now it is easier than ever to create healthy outdoor spaces utilising outdoor fitness equipment that is flexible, durable and suitable for all fitness levels. You can easily combine KOMPAN's top-quality commercial outdoor fitness equipment to design solutions most suitable for your community. Even if you want it to fit into a natural environment or you want to bring nature into an urban environment, you can, with the Robinia Wood product lines.
If you are looking to install outdoor fitness equipment that delivers a truly effective, progressive workout, choose KOMPAN. Our experts can help you design the perfect outdoor gym to suit your specific requirements. Give us a call on 01908 201002 or submit an enquiry form.
Can children use outdoor fitness equipment?
While outdoor exercise equipment is often freely accessible by the public, most products are not intended for the use of children. Health and safety considerations are incredibly important, so KOMPAN designs outdoor gym equipment for adults and adolescents from 13 years upwards. For younger children, we believe play equipment provides a much more enjoyable, safe, and engaging way to stay active.
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