GYM AFRICA
Back in the day the easiest solution to the stress of office politics, work
deadlines and related issues was to pop into your GP’s surgery and get
a script for ‘a little something to get you through the day’. Thankfully we
now have a more holistic approach to dealing with health issues – diet and
exercise.
Diet options range from the extreme Banting route to the
more tried-and-tested, eat-less ‘balanced diet’. Exercise used
to rely on our pounding the streets in our running shoes or
slogging it out at the nearest gym. But things have changed,
and thanks to companies like Gym Africa, outdoor gyms are
now the rage, and exercising in the fresh air has become
the activity of choice. And where better to have access to an
outdoor gym than at your own residential estate!
Benefits of outdoor gyms
Estates generally have outdoor space allocated to
recreation and fitness, ranging from playgrounds and
tennis courts to paved pathways or trails for walking
and running. Residents often vary in age and fitness
requirements, so it’s not a case of ‘one size fits all’
when satisfying exercise and fitness needs. To help
meet these varied requirements, the team at Gym
Africa supplies a range of quality outdoor gym, fitness
and recreational equipment suitable and effective
for general mobility and fitness for all ages, including
children.Besides the obvious benefit of increased
fitness, exercising outdoors has been shown to reduce
anger and depression and improve your mood – the
fresh air and increased oxygen consumption cause
the body to produce more serotonin, the ‘feel-good’
chemical, meaning stress leve ls come down and
happiness goes up. In addition to this, sunshine is the
primary source of vitamin D. When our skin is exposed
to sunlight we produce vitamin D3, which increases
endorphin production, improves our immune system
and helps us to sleep better.
One of the greatest benefits, however, is the opportunity
to connect with nature. Exercising outdoors helps us
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