Whether you are returning to exercise, trying it for the first time or ramping up your range of exercise, Summer is a fantastic time to try out your local outdoor gym equipment.
23rd May 2022
Free to use and open 24/7, head down to your local park gym at a time which suits your routine. It’s a great community gathering point, and an opportunity to try something new or inject something different into your regular training programme.
Nature heals and fresh air elevates your performance so when the sun shines your body and mind experience a lift in mood, the dissipation of stress and a greater sense of peace and calm.
Our customers tell us that they find it exhilarating exercising outdoors in the fresh air.
If you like to work out in the morning, being outdoors sharpens your focus, wakes your body up and promotes healthier food choices throughout the day.
If you enjoy exercise after work, fresh air clears your mind, shakes off any stress and improves your chance of a great night’s sleep.
A healthy body leads to a healthy mind and what better way to work towards your goals than out in the fresh air. During the summer months, you are guaranteed an extra dose of sunshine and vitamin D. The natural light combined with the fresh air will invigorate your mind and body, enhancing any training session.
If you are looking for a full body workout, an outdoor gym offers equipment which covers all of the main areas of fitness from Cardio, Strength, Flexibility to Balance.
An outdoor gym is suitable for calorie burning, strength building and you can choose to make each exercise more or less challenging dependent on your goals and your level.
Pieces of outdoor gym equipment such as Air Walker or the Air Skier are fun to use but are also hard working. Using these cardio pieces will get your heart rate up, your oxygen flowing and build on your stamina as well as toning and strengthening your muscles.
The Big Rig, is another popular choice as it caters for 16 users at once. With eight different stations, this rig includes a Lat Pull Down, a Chest Press, a Hip Twister, a Sit Up Bench, a Leg Lift, a Leg Press and a Dorsal Raise.
If you like calisthenics you will love building your strength and challenging yourself. Anyone from 11 years old and up can use the Big Rig and PTs and HIIT clubs like to integrate it into their outdoor training programmes – if you prefer to exercise with other people. Attach resistance bands and battle ropes for a full, creative body weight workout.
The use of outdoor natural environments for physical activity and health is not new.
Since time began, humans have lived off the land and tapped into nature for survival needs and health, but we have also always be drawn to spending time outdoors for leisure, pleasure and physical activity.
Green exercise and time spent in nature elevates the mood and creates feelings of happiness and perceived well-being, so you are not only improving your physical fitness when you work out at the outdoor gym, but you are also improving your state of mind.
The best part about our outdoor gyms is that they’re open 24/7 to the public and completely free to use.
It won’t cost a thing for you to add some variety to your Summer fitness routine and enjoy exercising in the fresh air and sunshine whenever you want- British weather permitting!
You can find your local Fresh Air Fitness outdoor gym here: https://www.freshairfitness.co.uk/site-installations or by downloading our excellent new app.
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