Inspired public investment always generates the ideal prerequisites for improving the lives of those in local communities. This is also the case for public procurement of equipment for the arrangement of outdoor fitness areas.
Sport is essential from many points of view, and when practiced in specially designed outdoor perimeters, the list of benefits for users increases exponentially. Here's how necessary these spaces are in parks:
Improvement of mood
Outdoor sports, with direct exposure to sunlight, stimulate the production of endorphins, essential neurotransmitters for reducing the levels of stress and anxiety that any person can face. Also, movement in nature has a calming effect, essential for boosting the capacity of cognitive functions.
Strengthening the immune system
Clean air in nature contains fewer pollutants and pathogens than breathing in indoor fitness areas. Deep breathing, necessary during exercise, helps to increase the heart rate, thereby generating an acceleration of blood flow. Thus it is possible to oxygenate the body with a positive effect on immunity.
Increasing energy levels
Sunlight regulates the circadian rhythm of the body, influencing the level of energy that people in the community have when they train in public spaces for fitness in parks. Consequently, when time allows, they can spend more time outdoors, which generates benefits such as the above.
Improvement of sleep quality
Outdoor physical activity can help to achieve a deep and, consequently, much more restful sleep. Moreover, increased exposure to a fresh air environment can facilitate easier breathing during the night rest schedule.
Strengthening the bone system
Moderate-intensity exercises, performed using fitness equipment, now available in our offer with training solutions, can slow down the decrease in bone density and help prevent osteoporosis. This benefit is important for all residents near the parks, especially for the elderly.
Tips for arranging outdoor fitness areas
Alongside NGOs active in the community, private partners and specialists in areas such as sports or health, as well as, representatives of local administrations must devise sustainable solutions to meet the need of those who want to play sports outside. Here is an ABC of the most important ideas for the effective organization of such a project:
Setting a budget for public investment in fitness areas
In the case of the arrangement of an urban fitness area, the budgetary planning and subsequent approval of the respective amount for public investments are based on:
- identifying the needs of those in the community - important studies and public discussions between local authorities and representatives of communities, to understand what outdoor fitness equipment can meet the need for people's sports; investments must take into account factors such as the number and average age of those who practice sports, the available surfaces, the impact of space on the environment, etc.
- the possibility of accessing funds - Waterboyz specialists provide the necessary support to identify opportunities for accessing non-reimbursable funds, vital in the arrangement of public sports and leisure perimeters in the community.
Establishing an effective equipment positioning model
The more effectively the available perimeter is used, the more outdoor fitness equipment can be mounted on the surface. At the same time, the rules for the safety of those who play sports must be taken into account, which underlines the importance of issues such as optimal distances between appliances and the need for transit spaces.
And in this case, the support offered by Waterboyz Romania specialists is as important as possible. Together with representatives of local authorities, effective solutions can be found, so that areas for training certain muscle groups can be clearly defined, areas with equipment for children or with equipment for persons with disabilities.
Building a set of measures to secure those spaces
Regardless of the specifics of the fitness equipment purchased, or the way in which those areas are arranged, those outdoor sports perimeters must ensure the highest level of safety. At the fitting-out stage, our team of experts offers tips and recommendations for erecting a safe fitness area.
For example, in the case of the soil surface, it is recommended that it be finished with minimal level differences. If the soil in the park is very soft, and the surface is first covered with concrete, it is recommended to fix the equipment by means of dowels (conexpands), connected to the concrete surface by holes made in advance.
Optimal materials for outdoor fitness spaces must be particularly resilient. The benefits of their strength and durability have a direct impact on user safety. Also, weather-resistant or long-term use structural elements generate optimizations of the public maintenance budget of the area.
Modern fitness equipment in city parks
Alongside Waterboyz, the arrangement of outdoor fitness areas in the parks is based on modern training solutions, simple to use by all those who want to do outdoor sports. In such spaces, athletes want to:
- use with simplicity the equipment in that perimeter;
- have access to relaxation areas for moments of breath;
- can use free of charge phone charging sources;
- sports with low impact on the environment.
Fitness equipment for calisthenics workouts
Training with calisthenics fitness machines, involves the exclusive use of body weight to build strength, muscle mass and endurance to effort. Unlike traditional weight training, which requires access to individual weights such as dumbbells or dumbbells, calisthenics sessions are ideal for public spaces.
Eco-Energy Fitness Training Equipment
Our offer of urban fitness options also includes a range of eco-friendly equipment, important for urban communities who want to take the step towards a more sustainable future. The Eco-Energy Fitness series proposes electricity-generating solutions, ideal for parks and other public leisure areas.
Each equipment in the range allows to perform an intuitive cardio training, available to any age category. With these solutions, the physical effort made during the movement sessions allows the generation of electricity, essential for the charging of mobile devices, or for public lighting in the respective perimeter. The equipment ensures real-time monitoring of the energy generated through sport.
Outdoor fitness areas are required in every park for the well-being of everyone in the community. Our solutions generate multiple benefits for the inhabitants of an urban area, being simple to adapt to the dynamics of such a design project, started by investments allocated from public funds of local authorities.