Diversity in outdoor fitness

24/02/2020

Outdoor gyms are the perfect addition to the standard sports accommodations in a city or community. Gooik, near Brussels, discovered the benefits and immediately called for new outdoor fitness systems for its inhabitants. By combining equipment of different series, the park answers to the diversity of the municipality.

 

For the realization of this outdoor gym, Gooik chose OFS (Outdoor Fitness Systems). “The park exists of different sorts of equipment and is thereby unique”, says Hilde Claes (OFS). “The standard equipment is suitable for the recreational athlete. The street workout or calisthenics setup is mostly known from YouTube and BAR-CODE on Belgium’s got talent. This setup exists of crossbars and benches on which athletes can train all muscle groups using their own bodyweight. The additional cross fit elements, like battle rope rings, complete this park.”

 

The concept evolved from a small idea into a big project. The sports site already includes of a running track, athletics track, skatepark and multi-sports field. Thanks to the personal approach and support, the park is now perfectly aligned with the needs of the community. “Every inhabitant can workout at their own level. A combination of various exercises and equipment can be made, depending on your personal goal. From gym class to physiotherapy.”

 

Thanks to this sports park, indoor sports also go outside. Athletes who practice ball sports in team can go outside for warming up exercises. Exercising in nature is not only fun but also ensures a healthy resistance and a good dose of vitamin D.

 

The park gets Gooik moving, from young to old. “OFS offers a combined setup where 16 athletes can train at the same time”, says Walter Tielemans, sports officer. “The QR codes on each equipment make sure the equipment is used correctly and their own maintenance team guarantees a high quality.”

 

From a slow warm-up to a high intensity crossfit, Outdoor Fitness Systems provides it all.