Before a more careful study, doubts about the minimum space needed for an outdoor gym were oversized. With current technology and well-designed and versatile equipment, adaptations are easy, but as long as you can count on detailed, technical, and reliable guidance.
That’s why we wrote this article. Once you have finished reading, you will understand all the aspects that influence the determination of the ideal space. Ensuring attractiveness, a good exercise sequence, an optimized investment, and the health of the users. Check it out!
The importance of analyzing the gym area for the installation of the equipment
It would be best to consider a few factors when choosing the ideal space for an outdoor gym area. The main one is the versatility of the equipment. If it’s well designed, follows strict specifications, uses lightweight materials, and, at the same time, resistant, space limitations will only depend on usability and safety.
From these aspects, certified raw materials can make a big difference in the results. Ginast is judicious when choosing its suppliers to design and build versatile fitness equipment to keep installation costs low, without complications and the need for large assembly spaces.
Usability
In usability, for example, two very close pieces of fitness equipment used simultaneously can make it difficult or impossible for the correct use of the equipment. In other words, the installation of the outdoor gym needs to consider several aspects in which the available area can make a difference. Let’s look at some more of them.
Dimensioning according to the number of users
We can adapt any smaller outdoor gym space for fewer users, such as a condominium. Nevertheless, if there are many users, this can generate a high waiting time for equipment at peak times. Suppose the area available is not large enough. In that case, there is the possibility of using several smaller spaces to create a good flow and enough room between pieces of equipment.Anyway, this isn’t an issue as long as you don’t forget to include all participants. Parents with young children, for example, may want a playground next to the gym. At the same time, other users expect to be joined by a personal trainer at times.
User experience
A gym should provide leisure and quality of life for its users, but this depends on good space, signage, lighting, and even the view available. So, when thinking about an outdoor gym area, the idea is to consider all of those details.
Still, designed to provide a fantastic exercise sequence is the main focus of the project. In addition to being varied, it must allow users to achieve the desired results.
User safety first
Safety depends on space, quality of equipment, installation, and following the specifications determined by the manufacturer. Avoid improvisation and adaptations outside of the determined rules. A very high step, for example, can favor twists and falls, which can cause the most diverse injuries.
The contribution of a specialized company
A company specializing in outdoor gyms is the best option to help you with the sizing and preparation specifications of the space used. This contribution also helps avoid unnecessary obstacles and additional expenses. It guides installation on various surfaces, including sand and grass, which helps define the space.
Not all condominiums can offer indoor gyms. Many do not have any of the requirements necessary to house an indoor gym. Therefore, you should consider the outdoor gym as the most viable solution for residents when thinking about the space.
The ideal gym area for an effective installation
More objectively, we can now list detailed specifications about the ideal space. Look at the topics below and the details, remembering that more rustic equipment or development failure may require more complex and expensive installations.
Minimum area
With Ginast Wellness fitness equipment, it is possible to install a good gym even in smaller spaces. Instead of using several devices with varied functions, we can have three machines with up to six functions. This setup won’t require more than 175 sqft.
Distance between equipment
Safety and comfort play an essential role in the 5 feet minimum distance between outdoor fitness equipment.
In addition, it is necessary to ensure the configuration of a practical exercise circuit with aerobic, functional, and stretching activities.
Most suitable type of space
The ideal space setup has ten pieces of equipment. That allows users to comfortably work strength training and aerobics, which is essential to improve quality of life. In addition to a wide range of equipment options, more prominent space allows you to add some accessories, such as trash cans and indicative signs.
Essential characteristics of the area
In closing, you already have the preliminary information of the characteristics of the area needed. However, we still need to reinforce some points and include others. Suppose it is not possible to avoid steps in the space, for example. In that case, they should never be more significant than 7.8″, which helps prevent missteps. The surface should be at least 4″ thick to ensure a secure installation.
Finally, remember to consider the number of users and the type of equipment you want to add. Our experienced and trained team will help with all of the details.
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