Design and promotion of an outdoor gym for older adults: a collaborative project

Scott, Ashleigh; Stride, Vicki; Neville, Leonie; Hua, Myna

doi:10.1071/he14037

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“…Employment of colour coding signage to represent exercise difficulty and progression might also be useful. The addition of a user guide might further support sustained participation …”

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“…Previous research conducted in NSW reported positive perceptions and participation of people aged ≥50 years in a structured exercise program using outdoor gym equipment . However, the social and physical benefits of the outdoor gym for older cohorts have not been examined.…”

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“…Previous research conducted in NSW reported positive perceptions and participation of people aged ≥50 years in a structured exercise program using outdoor gym equipment. 7 However, the social and physical benefits of the outdoor gym for older cohorts have not been examined. A recent study conducted in Melbourne, Australia, was the first outdoor exercise park community intervention trial, using an innovative seniors-only outdoor exercise park (Lappset, Australia Pty Ltd, equipment company provider).…”

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Outdoor physical activity for older people—the senior exercise park: Current research, challenges and future directions

Levinger

Sales

Polman

et al. 2018

Health Prom J of Aust

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The inclusion of outdoor equipment for older people in public spaces or urban parks is important and careful consideration needs to be taken by local/public authorities to provide access, amenities and safety for all as well as activities to suit all ages. SO WHAT?: Seniors' exercise parks can be installed in public places and may provide an enjoyable and effective approach to engage older individuals in a more active and healthier lifestyle.

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“…Employment of colour coding signage to represent exercise difficulty and progression might also be useful. The addition of a user guide might further support sustained participation …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Outdoor physical activity for older people—the senior exercise park: Current research, challenges and future directions

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Polman

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Health Prom J of Aust

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“…According to an investigation by Chow [29], more than half of the parks in the cities of Taipei and Tainan have installed OFE, and a growing number of OFE is being added to parks in the United States [30], in European countries such as Spain [27] and Portugal [31], in south America [32], and in Australia [33,34]. …”

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Who Is Using Outdoor Fitness Equipment and How? The Case of Xihu Park

Chow

Mowen

2017

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Outdoor fitness equipment (OFE) placed in public parks has the potential to encourage physical activity. However, little is known about OFE users and use patterns. This study employed onsite and video observations of OFE usage to describe user characteristics and patterns in Xihu Park. Results indicate that OFE in this park attracted considerable use, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon. During these peak-hour observations, approximately 12 users per hour used the OFE, with the majority being females and seniors. The triple arm stretch and air walker were the most popular stations. However, most OFE users interacted with less than three of the available six OFE stations. Furthermore, users spent an average of less than nine minutes on all OFE stations combined. While OFE equipment was well-used in this urban park, it appears users did not interact with OFE at rates to produce a sufficient bout or level of physical activity during their park visit. Further investigations of OFE are encouraged to determine their health impact.

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“…In this issue of the Journal, Francis et al found that mental health was strongly influenced by a sense of community and security, as well as an aesthetically pleasing environment. 7 The natural environment can be enhanced by adding facilities such as exercise equipment, and Furber et al 8 and Scott et al 9 report on the positive response to this. Sometimes, the addition of items to the environment can have mixed effects, with artificial light in the urban environment adversely affecting sleep in susceptible people (see Grose).…”

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Healthy places and spaces: the impact of the built environment and active transport on physical activity and population health

Rissel

McCue²

2014

Health Prom J of Aust

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Design and promotion of an outdoor gym for older adults: a collaborative project

Cited by 42 publications

References 7 publications

Outdoor physical activity for older people—the senior exercise park: Current research, challenges and future directions

Outdoor physical activity for older people—the senior exercise park: Current research, challenges and future directions

Who Is Using Outdoor Fitness Equipment and How? The Case of Xihu Park

Healthy places and spaces: the impact of the built environment and active transport on physical activity and population health

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