Mums and dads are also joining in , making these obstacle courses the perfect family orientated workout .
monkey bars and climbing nets took the place of smartphones and video games .
Playground equipment offered something fun for kids to spend their time on , while simultaneously getting in some incidental exercise .
While today ’ s generation of kids has been distracted by the allure of technology , Ninja Warrior promises a change .
Mums and dads are also joining in , making these obstacle courses the perfect family orientated workout .
Ninja-inspired facilities are seeing the effect of the show with children now inspired to have a try .
Children are contributing greatly this growing market , booking out facilities for birthday parties or friendly competitive races with friends . Some are even joining up to train , motivated by their favourites on the show .
However , it is not just the kids who deserve a little fun and games at the playground . Mums and dads are also joining in , making these obstaclecourses the perfect family orientated workout .
Regressing back to their childhood roots and dropping the “ grown-up ” role , even just for a little while , adults are seeing the benefits of getting involved , from trying something new , getting in a workout , while spending quality time with their children .
Ninja Warrior has paved the way for obstacle-course gyms to become part of the future of the fitness industry . It promises to offer something different from the typical gym , putting the fun back into fitness for both adults and children to enjoy . With the market steadily growing , fitness professionals have already started to cater to this growing demand , and will continue to do so , thanks to Ninja Warrior .
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30 WHAT ’ S NEW IN FITNESS - SPRING 2017