Outdoor gym equipment for secondary schools

Our specially designed outdoor gym equipment for secondary schools is just what you need to encourage movement amongst older pupils.

In an age of video games and extended screen time, it can be difficult to get children aged 11-16 outside and moving. This is why installing outdoor gym equipment in an underused outdoor space is a new and creative way to get pupils to be more active during school hours.

Our wide range of outdoor gym equipment for secondary schools has a lot of advantages that combine both fun and practicality to produce an effective workout for our nation's teenagers.

The draw of these outdoor exercise equipment for children doesn't just come from health benefits, although there are plenty! They also boast about promoting social interaction too. This is something that can be a struggle amongst children in this particular age range. Including outdoor gym equipment in the pupils' workout routine is one way to increase participation not only during pe lessons but also in classroom studies!

One of the key issues befalling teenagers today is isolation. Therefore, introducing them to interactive outdoor exercise whilst at school might go some way to tackling this issue. One of the many advantages of installing outdoor fitness equipment in a secondary school is that it will help to break the social barrier(s) between children.

Inspiration for PE lessons

Outdoor gyms offer a variety of exercises for users of all abilities, ranging from cardio to strength training, allowing them to use their body weight to create a well-rounded, full-body workout.

Using outdoor equipment during PE lessons makes exercise enjoyable for users. The fresh air of the outdoors allows pupils to be more relaxed when exercising. Teachers can design training circuits and create challenges to make the lesson more captivating and educational for everyone.

It is always good to start with a warm-up. Start the PE lesson with a bit of cardiovascular exercise using the Arm and Pedal Bike or the Sky Stepper, both great pieces of fitness equipment to increase the heart rate and blood flow around the body, prepping the body for the workout ahead!

The main activity could be focused on teamwork and group activities. Our range of multi-user pieces of outdoor gym equipment for schools allows for more than just one teenage individual to benefit from their workouts at the same time. Equipment like the Double Sky Stepper or Double Slalom Skier excels in helping users reach their fitness goals simultaneously. Whereas other multi-user pieces of equipment such as the Double Strength Challenger focus more on hand-eye coordination and strength building, whilst naturally promoting friendly competition and motivation among users.

We provide a free lesson planner on our website to help teachers incorporate outdoor gyms into their PE curriculum. This document includes over six weeks' worth of outdoor exercise plans, helping students establish a consistent and organised exercise routine.

Outdoor fitness challenges the body in unique ways compared to indoor training, which is typically done under artificial lighting and climate control.

All of our outdoor fitness equipment is designed with safety in mind. Therefore we have ensured that when multiple pupils are working out simultaneously, the moving parts remain independent so that each individual sets their own pace!

 Furthermore, these moving parts are fitted with our unique 'safety stop' system. This avoids the dangerous 'crushing points' and bump stops' preferred by several other suppliers.

On top of this, all of our full-size outdoor gym equipment is independently tested & assessed to the BS EN 16630:2015 standard. This ensures that our equipment is as safe as possible.