Impact of an outdoor gym on park users’ physical activity: A natural experiment

Cranney, Leonie; Phongsavan, Philayrath; Kariuki, Maina; Stride, Vicki; Scott, Ashleigh; Hua, Myna; Bauman, Adrian

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2015.11.002

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“…In the study by Cranney [36], data from observations and interviews were used. In their observation data, the most frequently used OFE were (1) pull down, (2) elliptical trainer, (3) aerobic cycle, and (4) parallel bars.…”

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“…However, the number of total park visitors was not significantly higher at OFE parks than non-OFE parks. Another study observed a higher number of users in the time immediately following OFE installation, but not at a longer, 12-month follow-up period [36]. …”

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“…However, there is limited evidence that OFE in parks are associated with enhanced physical activity [34,36,37]. Although in Cohen et al [35] and Cranney et al [36] associated use of OFE with MVPA, further study regarding OFE users, use, and physical activity behaviors is warranted.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Therefore, the study of the OFE users’ behavior in a Taiwan park could eliminate the bias of novelty [36]. Assessing OFE use and user characteristics in this context could provide more accurate measurements of the physical activity and important information to better tailor OFE design/installation as well as programming in order to maximize their physical activity and public health potential.…”

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

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Mowen

2017

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“…24 Recently, outdoor fitness equipment spaces have emerged in public parks to promote active options, although there currently is mixed evidence with respect to the impact of the recreational environment model on increasing PA patterns. 22,[31][32][33] The efficacy of community gardens in promoting healthier food choices has also gained recent and growing interest. [34][35][36][37] Studies have shown promise in using a community garden to improve an individual's perception of food and dietary habits.…”

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Public Park Spaces as a Platform to Promote Healthy Living: Introducing a HealthPark Concept

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O’Neill³

et al. 2017

Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases

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The concept of Healthy Living (HL) as a primary medical intervention continues to gain traction, and rightfully so. Being physically active, consuming a nutritious diet, not smoking and maintaining an appropriate body weight constitute the HL polypill, the foundation of HL medicine (HLM). Daily use of the HL polypill, working toward optimal dosages, portends profound health benefits, substantially reducing the risk of chronic disease [i.e., cardiovascular disease (CVD), pulmonary disease, metabolic syndromes, certain cancers, etc.] and associated adverse health consequences. To be effective and proactive, our healthcare system must rethink where its primary intervention, HLM, is delivered. Waiting for individuals to come to the traditional outpatient setting is an ineffective approach as poor lifestyle habits are typically well established by the time care is initiated. Ideally, HLM should be delivered where individuals live, work and go to school, promoting immersion in a culture of health and wellness. To this end, there is a growing interest in the use of public parks as a platform to promote the adoption of HL behaviors. The current perspectives paper provides a brief literature review on the use of public parks for HL interventions and introduces a new HealthPark model being developed in Chicago.

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Guidance about age‐friendly outdoor exercise equipment and associated strategies to maximise usability for older people

Levinger

Panisset

Parker

et al. 2020

Health Prom J of Aust

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Adequate physical activity is important for public health and disease prevention, and should be promoted globally. 1 Physical inactivity has been identified as the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. 1 Levels of physical activity tend to decline in older age, with only 25% of people aged 65 and over undertaking guideline recommendations for physical activity. 2 Increasing physical activity demands a system-based approach as identified by the World Health Organisation (Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities), where one of the key objectives of the action plan is to create active environments. 3 Active environments encompass the creation and maintenance of environments in which people of all ages have access to safe places and spaces, in their cities and communities, in which to engage in regular physical activity, according to ability. 3 Strengthening the policy, regulatory and design guidelines

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Impact of an outdoor gym on park users’ physical activity: A natural experiment

Cited by 89 publications

References 40 publications

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

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

Public Park Spaces as a Platform to Promote Healthy Living: Introducing a HealthPark Concept

Guidance about age‐friendly outdoor exercise equipment and associated strategies to maximise usability for older people

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