Outdoor fitness for kids
School Playground Fitness Equipment
Outdoor Fitness Equipment for School Playgrounds
Our commercial fitness playground equipment is the perfect addition to any UK school playground. Designed to provide fun and engaging challenges, this outdoor exercise equipment offers children a full-body workout.
Suitable for kids aged 8–15, our children's fitness equipment delivers a range of physical benefits while also enhancing cognitive function. With outdoor exercise equipment, older children can burn off energy during break time and lunchtime, while school PE lessons can be supported using KOMPAN's durable outdoor fitness equipment.
Introducing children in the UK to outdoor fitness equipment is a great way to make exercise fun, allowing them to enjoy fresh air and sunshine with their peers, while staying active. Our range of commercial fitness playground equipment includes monkey bars, sit-up benches, obstacle courses, leg lifts, and pull-up bars - bringing indoor exercises into the great outdoors.
Discover how to combine play and fitness in your school playground with our range of equipment. Explore our school playground solutions for inspiration, or browse our selection of fitness equipment for kids below and bring play back to fitness!
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What are the benefits of an outdoor Fitness Playground?
Developing a strong exercise routine from a young age is crucial for enhancing children's overall health. Physical activity is necessary for building strength, coordination, balance, and outdoor fitness equipment can aid in the development of key motor skills while promoting physical fitness. Even as children get older, they are still drawn to playgrounds that are challenging and separated from areas designated for younger kids. Play structures that offer a degree of difficulty and include social spaces are especially popular. As children progress through school, they may become interested in adult fitness and more demanding forms of exercise.
Outdoor Fitness Playgrounds for Schools
It makes sense to smoothly transition from play to fitness in schools, as free play is crucial during childhood. As adolescents grow, physical training, strength, and cardio become more important. However, research shows that tweens still enjoy playing, so it's best to incorporate a mix of challenging play systems, e.g., our Corocord™ rope playgrounds and fitness playgrounds to cater for physical activity that fits all levels and needs. This range of fitness playground equipment is just as good as our fitness range for adults but specifically certified for playgrounds. Our range of outdoor fitness equipment offers an opportunity to provide frictionless transitions between activity themes during the school day–and they are great for older students at institutions specifically because they don't "play" per se.
Adaptable Fitness and Exercise Equipment
Fitness playgrounds are not limited to schools or institutions and can be customised to meet the unique age and physical activity needs of all children. They come in various sizes, from large complexes for PE lessons to compact ones for communities aiming to increase activity among local youth. Fitness playgrounds are durable, safe, and visually appealing, making them suitable for various locations such as parks, recreation centres, and public spaces. The steel bars can be customised with flexible colour options to match the surrounding area or your corporate brand identity.
Playground Monkey Bars for Kids
Monkey bars have been a staple of UK playgrounds for generations. While their design and durability have improved over the years, their benefits remain the same. They are one of the best pieces of equipment for building upper body strength in children.
Our monkey bar frames are built using durable materials and designed for children aged 8–15, ensuring they remain a long-lasting and engaging part of any playground.
Contact us today to speak to your local fitness & play consultant for more information on configurable fitness and sports equipment options. We are happy to assist you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Fitness Playgrounds safe?
Yes, they are. Commercial-grade fitness equipment for playgrounds complies with stringent safety standards. This range of fitness equipment is certified explicitly for playgrounds. The equipment is made of the highest quality commercial-grade materials, safe from a practical perspective, not just on paper. The equipment has a slip-resistant and comfortable grip, and the fall heights are suitable for children and are installed with safety surfacing.
Are Fitness Playgrounds for pre-schoolers?
The recommended age group for fitness playgrounds is 8+. Therefore, we do not recommend fitness playgrounds for pre-schoolers.
Can I customise the Fitness Playground?
As the fitness range for playgroundscomprisesfreestanding units, you can choose elements suitable for your designated area. They have the same flexibility in terms of colour variation as our adult fitness range, and you can customise the colours of the steel bars for vibrant expressions that match your preferred aesthetic.