Outdoor Gyms
Outdoor gyms are more popular than ever, with growing demand for free and unstructured physical activity in the fresh air. A real community asset, exercise equipment is now commonly located in parks, schools and universities, in retirement and aged care homes and along esplanades.
They are smart ways to improve community health and wellbeing, supporting overall fitness, strength, balance and flexibility. Significant evidence also highlights mental health benefits – including socialisation, sense of community, tension relief and improved self-esteem.
To make it easy and effective, Playground Centre has developed three ‘outdoor gym’ concepts for different-sized spaces, budgets and needs. Each has been expertly designed to provide a full-body workout with equipment chosen for a range of abilities and age groups.
Benefits
Improve community health and wellbeing
Supports overall fitness, strength, balance and flexibility
Socialisation and sense of community
Tension
relief
Improved
self-esteem
Compact Outdoor Gym
Don’t let size and simplicity deceive you!
This compact gym really packs a punch, with a clever cluster of equipment for full-body benefits, a mix of cardio and muscle strengthening, and ample space for cross-training and unstructured exercise. All that, along with the possibility of incorporating an adjacent bike rack and shelter, means this gym really outperforms.
Specialised equipment for cardio health, flexibility & strength
Sit and stand options to improve cardio health, strength and toning. Whole body workout opportunities for upper and lower body plus core and back strength. Variety is key, with age-inclusive options.
Recumbent Cycle
(sitting, spine support, use legs)
- Great low-intensity cardio exercise and lower body resistance training.
- Safe and versatile for beginners and experienced exercisers alike.
- Good for seniors, takes pressure off the spine.
Horse Rider
(sitting, use arms + legs)
- A full-body workout that improves stamina, cardio functioning and coordination while developing upper and lower body muscles.
- Tone muscles, improve posture and increase metabolism.
Cycle Strider
(standing, use arms + legs)
- Full-body, low-impact aerobic workout.
- Machine motion allows for low impact on joints while toning hamstring and glutes.
- Pulling and pushing strider poles works biceps, triceps, chest, shoulders and back muscles.
Dip Station
(upper body, core)
- Work the abdominals, chest, triceps and shoulders.
- Shape, build, and stabilise muscles.
Large Outdoor Gym
Our large fitness zone has something for everyone – from basic beginners to fitness aficionados, from quick stretch session to full-body circuit training.
The equipment, space and layout has been designed for a positive user experience, catering for a variety of specific health goals and needs. With the choice to integrate a bike rack, shelter and table setting for post-workout catch ups and cool downs, this will make up a perfect fit for your outdoor gym.
Static equipment for targeted muscular strength and endurance
Highly effective and user-friendly static equipment to activate and strengthen vital muscle groups including legs, core and upper body.
Dip Station
(upper body, core)
- Work the abdominals, chest, triceps and shoulders.
- Shape, build, and stabilise muscles.
Box Jumps / Box Steps x3 heights
(lower body, calves, quads):
To increase power, strength and speed while targeting quads, glutes, hamstrings and calves.
Specialised equipment for cardio health, flexibility & strength
Sit and stand options to improve cardio health, strength and toning. Whole body workout opportunities for upper and lower body plus core and back strength. Variety is key, with age-inclusive options.
Recumbent Cycle
(sitting, spine support, use legs)
- Great low-intensity cardio exercise and lower body resistance training.
- Safe and versatile for beginners and experienced exercisers alike.
- Good for seniors, takes pressure off the spine.
Horse Rider
(sitting, use arms + legs)
- A full-body workout that improves stamina, cardio functioning and coordination while developing upper and lower body muscles.
- Tone muscles, improve posture and increase metabolism.
Cycle Strider
(standing, use arms + legs)
- Full-body, low-impact aerobic workout.
- Machine motion allows for low impact on joints while toning hamstring and glutes.
- Pulling and pushing strider poles works biceps, triceps, chest, shoulders and back muscles.
Dip Station
(upper body, core)
- Work the abdominals, chest, triceps and shoulders.
- Shape, build, and stabilise muscles.
Dynamic exercise + cross training
Our Compact, Mid-sized and Large Outdoors Gyms all feature versatile surface markings that can be used alone or as part of a circuit-style workout. The user works according to their capability and exercise options are only limited by the imagination – making them ideal for any age or stage.
4 Square Box
Free squats, calf raises or press ups for agility, speed, cardio and muscle strength.access to the best possible educational outcomes.
Agile ‘tyres’ (circles)
Footwork drills and skills for cardio, balance, motor skills, speed.
Compact but clever
There’s still plenty of free space for all kinds of exercises, from push-ups to burpees and star jumps.
Agility ‘ladder’ (lines)
Standing or squat jumps and walking lunges for cardio, speed, coordination, joint and ligament strength.
Multi-purpose frame
For stretching support or resistance training
