Outdoor gyms in the borough

There are many benefits to an outdoor gym. These include:

• Outdoor gyms are free. This ensures fun activity opportunities are available to all
• Community facility open to all adults and young people aged over 14 years
• You don't need to own any sports kit or equipment
• Right at the heart of the community. This means you can get active in a familiar and trusted space without going into the gym environment
• Work at a pace and time to suit the individual
• Promotes wellbeing and improves mobility
• Promotes activity across generations
• They provide you with the chance to be active with your community, bringing people together to be active and have fun
• You can make up a host of fun games and activities to enjoy with friends and family whilst visiting the local park
• Reduces risk of experiencing osteoarthritis by 83%
• Can help reduce falls among older adults
• Releases endorphins the 'happy' chemical that helps depression
• Lowers the risk of dementia up to 30%
• Reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and strokes
• Supports and lowers the risk of type two diabetes
• It's open all hours

Last updated: ‎07/02/2024 10:53