Outdoor gyms for better mental health

Sunshine Gyms can help to boost mental wellbeing.
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Exercise has a positive influence on our mental health.
And it doesn’t have to be extreme endurance tests or mastering technical sports skills that bring about change.
Just moving the body helps us all to benefit from improvements in alertness, energy and mood.
Exercise that may be moderate in intensity is still a very powerful tool.
And with the help of a Sunshine Gym, it’s a tool that is available to everybody wanting to feel better about themselves.

Activities to suit all abilities

Exercise is a natural and effective way to lift your mood and feel happier.
And there are endless possibilities when it comes to finding an activity that’s enjoyable and suited to each individual.
With a Sunshine Gym, users have the option of working the whole body and cardiovascular system as well as concentrating on specific muscle groups.
It could be someone new to exercise feels comfortable starting out on a Health Walker, our version of an outdoor treadmill.
Or a wheelchair user may benefit from our Accessible Arm and Pedal Bike.
Those who regularly visit an outdoor gym may prefer functional fitness routines on our Endurance Multi Rig.
Whatever the exercise or its intensity, just taking part in physical activity will increase levels of endorphins which are natural mood lifters.

Mental health benefits of exercise

Exercise helps to clear the mind. It serves as a distraction to help distance users from negative thoughts and enjoy some quiet time focusing on their own wellbeing.
Outdoor exercise is particularly effective for this – giving a Sunshine Gym the edge over traditional indoor gyms.
Exposure to Vitamin D is important for mood regulation making for an invigorating break from the stresses of life.
A Sunshine Gym is also designed to promote social interaction.
Whether through the use of a multi gym, which allows people to exercise together, or the thoughtful layout of equipment so users can motivate each other during training, being able to connect with others is a big part of living well.
Being in the open air can also help to improve quality of sleep. There is evidence it can relieve insomnia by lowering anxiety and reducing the thoughts that make it difficult for some people to drop off.
Training at a Sunshine Gym will also bring about physical results boosting self-confidence and raising self-esteem. Users will feel good about themselves and the ability to deal with challenges.
And the enthusiasm for exercise, that burst of energy, will also relieve tension in the body.

A community that cares

Compassionate and supportive communities are essential in the promotion of mental wellbeing.
Whether that is a school community, a workplace community, housing development or the wider town or village community, outdoor gym equipment from Sunshine Gym can serve all members.
That feeling of connection, of being part of a community that cares, will also help to improve people’s quality of life.
Providing outdoor gym equipment, that is free to use once installed, gives everyone the control and freedom to work out at their own pace, in their own time.
It brings purpose and value to a community and gifts users with the opportunity to reduce stress and anxiety through exercise.
Physical activity is a positive influence on the ability to cope, it boosts self-worth and brings effective results.
The January blues can be a thing of the past with an outdoor gym from Sunshine Gym. For a healthy community, get in touch with our sales team today.

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