COUNCILS
Exciting new 27-user outdoor gym installed for parishioners to use for free thanks to Section 106 funding.
As part of their commitment to provide high quality services to the community of Weston Turville, the Parish Council identified that there was a need to improve health and fitness services specifically targeting young adults.
Through consultation with parishioners, it was agreed that residents would like an outdoor gym to be added to the existing village hall facilities. br>
An area behind the village hall, next to the MUGA was ring-fenced as being a suitable location and S106 funding was sought to fund the improvements.
Fresh Air Fitness responded to tender and through a no obligation site visit, we were able to provide consultation on how the site could be best utilised to provide a socially inclusive space that would be inviting and engaging for all levels of fitness and ability.
Drawing on our extensive experience, we advised on signage and options for layout as well as providing suggestions for the best possible location for the outdoor gym.
Weston Turville Parish Council were also dedicated to sustainability and keen to understand more about the durability of our equipment.
Through face-to-face consultation, Fresh Air Fitness advised on the extensive warranty provided and the low levels of maintenance needed for our equipment. Built to last, Fresh Air Fitness equipment comes with a 25-year guarantee on structural parts, a 5-year guarantee on paint and finishes and a 2-year guarantee on bearings and moving parts.
The Award-winning Big Rig was selected to provide a central focal point where advanced users and beginners could exercise alongside each other.
The innovative design provides a social space with almost unlimited options for a calisthenics workout. Set within an area of 92m², it is compact but packs in 8 individual workout stations with multiple pull-up bars, providing a versatile full-body training rig experience, suitable for 17+ users at once.
In addition to the Big Rig, an Accessible Arm and Pedal Bike and Accessible Combi were added to offer a dynamic space that can be used by the whole community, especially those who use wheelchairs or live with limited mobility. Other pieces included an Elliptical Cross Trainer, Double Rower and Cardio Combi.
The exciting new outdoor gym zone was finalised with a safe and durable wet pour base, including agility ladder and lunge circle.
"The new outdoor gym is proving very popular and we are delighted with the installation. Fresh Air Fitness were very professional with the build going very smoothly and within expected timescales" Sarah Copley, Clerk, Weston Turville Parish Council
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It’s been a pleasure working on this project in Weston Turville, I’m truly delighted with the final result. Seeing how popular it has become within the local community is incredibly rewarding.
NAFISA TAMRAKAR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE, FRESH AIR FITNESS
Sarah Copley, Clerk, Weston Turville Parish Council
THE NEW OUTDOOR GYM IS PROVING VERY POPULAR AND WE ARE DELIGHTED WITH THE INSTALLATION. FRESH AIR FITNESS WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL WITH THE BUILD GOING VERY SMOOTHLY AND WITHIN EXPECTED TIMESCALES.
It’s been a privilege to collaborate closely with the councillors, whose dedication and passion for delivering something exceptional for their community was evident throughout. Their commitment to creating something meaningful and lasting has been inspiring. I’m grateful to have been part of this journey.
NAFISA TAMRAKAR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE, FRESH AIR FITNESS
suitable for all ages and abilities
allowing wheelchair users to build cardio and muscular strength
for complete peace of mind