Estate Living Magazine Issue 30 Smart Environments June 2018 | страница 29

Almost all areas
of public open space
are starting to sprout
outdoor gyms,
climbing walls and
active outdoor
play areas"
So it’s hardly surprising that we started to succumb to a range of
‘lifestyle diseases’ which have led health professionals to proclaim
‘sitting is the new smoking’. That’s why there’s a gym on virtually
every street corner – and gyms are great – but exercise really is
more beneficial when taken outdoors in attractive surroundings
with lots of green plants and perhaps even running water. It’s also
a good opportunity to watch birds, admire the scenery and even
stop to smell the flowers.
So as we start to reclaim our urban spaces, and to reassert
our rights to a healthy environment, cities are changing.
Pedestrianisation and cycle paths are just the beginning. Almost
all areas of public open space are starting to sprout outdoor
gyms, climbing walls and active outdoor play areas – integrated
with existing natural areas like forests, rivers or wetlands. And
this is just as true of residential estates as it is of the broader
municipalities – perhaps even more so.
The installation and maintenance of outdoor gyms and play areas
requires detailed planning and professional project management
so suppliers of outdoor (and indoor) gym equipment have started
to offer full planning and installation services.
Gym Africa offers a custom-design service for outdoor and indoor
gyms, from the layout of equipment within an existing facility to
concept and full interior design and planning of a new venture,
including associated spaces such as studios and changing rooms.
Associated services include business planning, management and
staff training, and ongoing maintenance and support.
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www.gymafrica.co.za
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