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Although the GOG concept was originally designed specifically to improve the lives of the less affluent , it immediately resonated right across the income spectrum , and Green Outdoor Gyms is now a preferred supplier to municipalities , schools , parks and other local and provincial government facilities . To date , GOG has installed more than 150 gyms in South Africa and many more in Ghana , Nigeria , Namibia , Mozambique , Botswana , Kenya and Zimbabwe . GOG is a 100 % black-owned company with BEE level 1 status .
GOG installs both large and small outdoor gym facilities , outdoor climbing walls , trampolines , spray parks and children ’ s play areas which are more like super-colourful mini-gyms . GOG takes particular pride in its installation at Steyn City in Midrand , which is a nine-station outdoor gym over a 1.2 km trail . It has also created outdoor fitness systems at Simbithi Eco Estate in KwaZulu-Natal , Buh-Rein Estate in the Western Cape and various Summercon developments in Johannesburg .
It is dawning on municipalities and developers worldwide that outdoor gyms as a standard feature in public and open spaces contribute to the general well-being of citizens , which tends to reduce pressure on health care facilities , drive a sense of community and promote a happier environment .
It is important to understand the fitness requirements of your residents and the environment you are catering for . Another advantage of an outdoor gym is that residents use their own body weight and strength , and exercise at their own pace , which minimises the chance of injury . This makes outdoor gyms a safe option for the older market , while they offer the right amount of resistance for adults and a healthy playtime for kids − all in one system . green outdoor gyms
Complementary to jogging tracks , golf courses , tennis courts and mountain bike trails , outdoor gyms have become an integral part of the lifestyle offering at residential communities . Before long outdoor gyms will probably be almost mandatory for new developments , and it ’ s likely that existing developments will retrofit them , too .
To keep up with the demand , GOG has set up a reseller programme . It ’ s a business model designed to spread the love in every way – by creating business opportunities , enhancing public open space and contributing to healthier , happier communities across Africa .
Estate Living is a proud reseller of Green Outdoor Gym systems . We offer great rates for our affiliates and member Estates .
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