What is GreenGym Outdoor Fitnes Equipment

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GreenGym is an outdoor gym, very similar to an indoor gym – from cross trainers to pec decks. We have carefully provided a range of equipment to suit all needs. The key differences being that the equipment is found outdoors so it is robust, weatherproof and colourful. It does not use weights for resistance, but rather one’s own body weight. The devices are inviting, and look more like friendly playgrounds than intimidating fitness equipment. GreenGym parks provide a great opportunity for all community members to enjoy fitness and healthy active living for free.

The facilities are installed at the heart of well-kept public parks which are situated along running or walking paths, senior homes, hotels, golf courses, military bases and many other open spaces situated in villages and towns (See location samples). GreenGym is also installed around children’s playgrounds providing a general solution, both for people coming to work-out and for parents, siblings, grandparents and nannies who want to do a little exercise while their children are playing nearby. Either way, the facilities promote family and social interaction. Some were designed to allow for simultaneous use by two or four people, another element contributing to the overall feeling of a playground.

You can place GreenGym parks anywhere with a goal to provide outdoor fitness exercise that meets the needs of your community. Many communities around the world are already benefiting from outdoor fitness parks. It's the right time for your community! Contact us today to learn more.

Who can use GreenGym?

Everybody is free to use the equipment (Minimum age 6 with adult supervision, for some units the minimum age is 13); there is no entry fee, subscription, or dress code. There are written and pictorial guidance about how to use the equipment on each piece of equipment.

A comunity can also set up special times during the week where professional instructors can execute fitness classes or sessions at the gyms for the community members.

Why GreenGym?

Weights and gyms are not just for men who want big muscles. They are important for helping weight loss, improving cardiovascular fitness and also in helping bones become stronger and healthier.

Have you ever considered the possibility that the municipal tax your community members pay each month will one day buy them a free gym membership?

Many community-based organizations, youth and adult serving groups, government agencies and health organizations are asking profound questions about how to encourage Canadians to be more physically active and improve their healthy living. Although there are many private providers of programs and fitness facilities, ‘cost’ and ‘access to quality facilities’ are two major contributing factors to the low participation rates.

Unfortunately private indoor gyms are not for everyone. When there are so many indoor gym facilities why then only 5% of the populations are visiting the traditional gym?

Many people are intimidated by the indoor gym concept. Here's why:

They are intimidated by the weights.

They don’t like to be around slim and well toned bodies.

They feel embarrassed exposing their own bodies.

They can’t afford the gym memberships

They signed up for a membership before but learned they didn’t use the gym the way they should have and therefore it is not economical for them.

They like the outdoors and don’t wish to workout indoors.

Outdoor gyms are for everyone. Come and go as you please and workout for free. Outdoor gym is a perfect solution for the majority of our communities and population. It is important to remember that the devices are not meant for body building, but for toning. The open fitness areas are no threat to indoor gyms. On the contrary, those who start training because of the availability of the facilities and discover that they like it and can keep at it will naturally join a gym.

Fighting Obesity

There are key issues that are always making headlines:

Obesity rates are rising rapidly in adults and children

Physical activity rates are low

There is a direct connection between physical activity and heart diseases

We know obesity is more prevalent in lower socio economic groups and these groups are not going to be able to afford to pay the fees associated with a commercial fitness centre. Outdoor free gyms offer a solution to this problem.

GreenGym provides a cost effective, low maintenance and highly accessible facility that can be rolled out across the country to get whole communities from children to grandparents to be active. GreenGym equipment can be constructed as a whole new outdoor gym or they can be just add on to existing parks, Kids playgrounds or walking trails.

By placing a GreenGym at your community you will ensure the participation of your community members in physical activity effectively and enjoyably.

Where to place GreenGyms?

It doesn't matter where you'll decide to install a GreenGym park, it will always promote awareness and support for exercise and fitness and reduce illness and obesity rates in your community. It also will increase the interaction with your community members.

Click on the links below to find more information about specific locations where you can install GreenGym's fitness parks.

Outdoor Gym history

The outdoor gym concept originates from China where it has been used as a national fitness campaign prior to the 2008 Olympic Games. In China the concept has been so effective in raising fitness and health levels that they have rolled out over 37 million square feet of outdoor gymnasiums across the country since 1998.

Currently a third of the sports lottery is dedicated to funding this concept. In China they have a similar survey to the Active People Survey. The participation levels in physical activity have been steadily on the increase since the outdoor gym concept has been introduced to China. The participation rates in Shanghai are currently 45% and according to a Chinese National Report the intervention of outdoor gyms has been a significant contributor.

GreenGym team believes that if China can so can we.

Call us today to inquire about our prices. Be a leader in the fight against obesity. This is your opportunity to improve the quality of living of your community. 1-877-438-3547

Funds & Grants

Many municipalities, government organizations and recreation departments and organizations provide financial assistance programs, grants and funds to municipalities, school boards, health authorities and community organizations to assist in planning and implementing physical activity, sport and recreation opportunities.

GreenGym provides outdoor gym equipment and parks that meet the qualifications for many of those programs. Depend on your project and location we can help you find the right financial assistance program for you. Below, please find links to some of the programs we gathered for you. If you need more assistant please don't hesitate to call us.

Alberta

http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/asrpwf/programs/funding/index.asp

http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/asrpwf/programs/funding/dip/index.asp

http://www.healthyalberta.com/AboutHealthyU/543.htm

http://albertalotteryfund.ca/

http://www.seniors.gov.ab.ca/services_resources/advisory_council/funding.asp

British Columbia

http://www.activecommunities.bc.ca/grants/default.htm

http://www.civicnet.bc.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=244

http://www.sport.bc.ca/grantsFundraising/

http://northerndevelopment.bc.ca/community-funding/community-halls-and-recreation-facilities

Manitoba