One of the hottest trends for parks and playgrounds, outdoor gym equipment are building more than just muscle. With the growing demand for free and unstructured physical activity in the fresh air, outdoor gym equipment and exercise stations are more
For seniors, movement and exercise plays a vital role in enhancing health outcomes, wellbeing and quality of life. Improved muscle mass, bone density, strength and balance can significantly reduce the risk of falls – all while prolonging lifespan and boosting cognitive
Fresh air and movement are vital for the well-being and growth of children, however certain games are also key in education and developing social skills. It’s important for children to partake in play and exercise, however, which is better for
To combat the growing obesity rate in the Australian Capital Territory, the ACT government launched the new ‘Find Fitness Outdoors’ website, designed to help Canberra residents take advantage of local outdoor fitness opportunities. Targeted to people of all ages and fitness
A playground climbing net is the perfect way to develop children’s hand-eye coordination while they play. A climbing net offers many other physical and mental benefits as well, including building strength and balance, climbing ability, spatial awareness and problem solving
Exercise for kids is a tricky topic, as many adults believe that children burn off enough energy on their own. However, as kids have increased access to sit-down entertainment (TV, video games, etc), it’s very important to actively encourage your
When most adults think about exercise, their minds immediately jump to ‘working out’ – hitting the gym, running on a treadmill or swimming laps. Many people therefore believe that planned exercise is not suitable for children, when really, exercise is
To combat the growing obesity rate in the Australian Capital Territory, the ACT government launched the new ‘Find Fitness Outdoors’ website, designed to help Canberra residents take advantage of local outdoor fitness opportunities. Targeted to people of all ages and fitness
Working with exercise and movement professionals lets Playground Centre design spaces that work out all parts of the body, and Levi Park is a great example. From the lower legs through to the neck, this playground has it covered. Whether it’s
Getting fit outdoors offers so many benefits – it’s fun, free and in the fresh outdoors. So why not try it today. Here are some easy ways ... Go for a 30 minute jog or walk and finish up with
We here at Playground Centre like to encourage people to be healthy, and we would like to help you be able to do the same. Check out our 6 easy ways of using a combination of our equipment and some simple
Here at Playground Centre, we love designing play spaces for everyone to have fun and we love being inspired everyday by great deigns all around the world. Here are a few picks from our inspiration board this week – some of