Outdoor Fitness for Community Health

Picture this: It’s a beautiful Tuesday afternoon – 72 degrees, a slight breeze, and the local foliage fully in bloom – but you’re stuck at work until 5:00. Maybe the end of the day rolls around sooner rather than later, but even then, you’re stuck inside once again, as you promised a friend to work out together at a local gym.

Fortunately, there are other options, such as exercising at an outdoor fitness park. Parents can even work out at these gyms as children play with the adjacent playground equipment.

Read on to learn more about outdoor fitness equipment and how to design a fitness park.

The Importance of Outdoor Fitness 

One benefit to creating outdoor fitness spaces is its appeal across generations. Every age group benefits from engaging with nature, as it decreases overall stress, improves

While building a park in any capacity is valuable, research suggests that outdoor recreation spaces flourish when their design is founded in research, supplemental programming is offered, and stakeholders actively participate in the planning process.

National Demonstration Sites (NDS) are playgrounds that showcase leadership in best practice design, support health-related initiatives, and collect data that stakeholders can use to understand the sites’ impact on the community. Through five distinct categories, the NDS program facilitates the translation of research into practical implementation at local parks. 
Read on to learn more about the NDS program and its five categories. 
 

Play On!: Youth Physical Activity 

Experience the excitement of Play On!® playgrounds, where innovative

As we mature, the importance of staying active doesn't diminish. In fact, regular physical activity becomes even more crucial for maintaining good health, both physically and mentally. But let's face it, the gym routine can lose its luster after years of treadmill sprints and weight machine lifts. What if your workout could be an invigorating adventure in the fresh air, surrounded by sunshine and the whisper of leaves?

Enter the world of outdoor fitness, a vibrant playground not just for children, but for adults of all ages and fitness levels. Imagine an outdoor gym nestled within your local park, equipped with durable, weather-resistant fitness equipmentdesigned specifically for adult use. This is the vision brought to life by GameTime. We pioneered the outdoor fitness park and help communities around the world create fun and social outdoor workout spaces for adults.

Well-Rounded Outdoor Workouts

GameTime's outdoor fitness equipment is designed for