Fitness doesn't have to be kept indoors and
constrained within mirrored walls and poor lighting. New pieces of outdoor
exercise equipment are being designed all the time—the real question is, what
should you look for, and how can you implement it into your facility?
There are many benefits to placing outdoor
fitness equipment in your office complex, sports field, or any other facility
you see fit. Whether it's improving employee morale, creating a more efficient
sports area, or a long-term benefit of lowering the cost of insurance policies,
both your company and those who use the fitness equipment will benefit from the
outdoor space. Check out the Norwell outdoor fitness equipment (Norwell
Fitnessgeräte
There are five main categories that outdoor
fitness equipment can generally be divided into. Each different fitness machine
allows for various exercises that will help improve and strengthen the targeted
muscle group.
Upper Body and Core
Machines like the Lat Pull Down, Chest Press
and Butterfly Machine strengthens the shoulders, chest, and upper abdominals.
Regularly using these machines can also help broaden shoulders and tighten the core
muscles to improve posture.
Other standard upper body fitness equipment
includes Pull-up Pole Stations, Horizontal Bars, Pull-up and Dip Stations, and
Rowing Machines. Using all the different equipment to perform variously
exercises, you can work other muscle groups to increase muscle confusion,
linked to more efficient workouts.
Lower Body
Machines like the Leg Extension, Leg Press,
and Lying Leg Curl strengthen the large muscle groups in the lower body, such
as quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteal. Regularly using these machines can also
help strengthen and tone leg muscles while enhancing knee and joint stability
and functionality.
Other standard lower body fitness equipment
includes the Stair Climber and Triple Jump Bars. Jump Bars can enhance leg
exercises like lunges, squats, and plyometrics to make them more challenging or
isolate one leg or muscle.
Cardiovascular
While you may wonder why anyone would use a
cardiovascular machine in the outdoors, you should consider the strain that
running and walking on pavement can cause to the knees, hips, and joints. Low
impact equipment like Air Walkers and Cross Country Skiers simulate the running
motion in a smooth move to help reduce and even eliminate this stress.
Other equipment that can be used for
cardiovascular training are the Upright Stationary Bike, Jump Bars, and the
Stair Climber. All of this different equipment can improve cardiovascularly
endurance, which can help reduce the risk of obesity-related diseases, lower
cholesterol, and boost energy.
Strength and
Flexibility
Strength and flexibility machines like the
Multi-Bars and Tai-Chi Spinners are essential for stretching, which can help
reduce muscle soreness and increase workout recovery. In addition, regular
stretching can help increase the range of motion and prevent future injuries to
joints and limbs.
Hanging from bars like the Horizontal Ladder
or Pull-Up Pole Stations can also help relieve tension in the shoulders and
neck and improve blood circulation throughout the entire body. Unfortunately,
stretching is often taken for granted, so it's essential to include these
machines at your facility.
Combination Equipment
Often equipment is available in a
configuration that combines two or more of the machines you may be looking for.
For example, the standard Lat Pull Down and Vertical Press come together.
Also, cardio machines often come in one, two, or three-person models so the user
can enjoy the workout with the company of a friend.
Other pieces of fitness equipment that may be
combined are the Sit-Up Benches, Leg Press Machines, and many others. Each
vendor is different, so if you have specific requests be sure to voice them!
