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| A local senior being active |
An outdoor gym was built in my neighborhood last summer and finished this spring. There are twenty stations and ten different types of apparatus. Recently people have been starting to use the facility. I notice that most people using the gym are probably people who would never go to a gym. I find seniors from a neighborhood adult housing complex, young people and young families. People are friendly and I'm sure that some people will benefit from the social contact. Some people are obviously new residents to our area.
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| A very pleasant outdoor gym |
So the last two nights I have stopped on my nightly bike ride and made a circuit of most apparatus. I've really got to work at the chin up. When I continued my bike ride I could feel that my legs felt as if they had done some work. Tonight I guess I spent more time on arms and shoulders as they felt good.
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| Red striding his little hearty out! |
So I have to congratulate my city for setting up the outdoor gyms around the city. This week they will have trainers at some of the gyms to provide coaching. I'm sure that these facilities will provide a great benefit to many people who would not ordinarily get to a gym.
They look fun to use, I like that your city seems to be advocating for improvement of all. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI envy you......my outdoor gym consists of a pitchfork or shovel of one kind or another;)
ReplyDeleteHey Linda, I remember that gym. I remember the small bales that were handled by hand. I road the wrack behind the baler for six weeks. I still have muscles to prove it!
ReplyDeleteTess, I can't believe that the gyms didn't cry about this venture stealing their business. I hope people make a habit of this.
ReplyDeleteOne of these popped up at a local park at the end of last summer too. There's a small lake in the middle of the park and instead of one exercise space as yours is, they've stationed the apparatus at various points around the pond.. so you benefit from walking from place to place to use the various pieces of equipment. The park is about a mile from home too so I should probably get myself in gear, and go right now!
ReplyDeleteHilary, we had something like that a long time ago, but it never got used. I know that it is a great idea for people to walk around a circuit and I hope it works for you. I think if it's more open it would work. Ours was through a forrested area.
ReplyDeleteLinda,I distinctly remember that gym. I remember being on the bale wagon for 6 weeks with he little square bales when they were all handled by hand. I still have those muscles.
ReplyDeleteTess they are fun. Cities are now looking at seniors as far as recreation is concerned. I guess they see the baby boomers coming.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea! And good for you for actually doing the exercise!
ReplyDeleteI just visited emergency yesterday and found I have tendonitis in my foot. I was 48 minutes in and out! Yay, Ontario healthcare!
I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Happy that emerg was so speedy. Sorry that you have tendonitis. I guess that what having it all means.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to see many people drop in to this facility who would never buy a gym membership....families, newcomers, seniors. I hope they make it a habit.