New Gym Equipment Proving Popular in Church Gresley

Part of our section of NCN63 now passes through Maurice Lea Park in Church Gresley.  For those wanting  to extend exercise beyond cycling there are now 6 pieces of outdoor gym equipment around the perimeter of the Green Flag Park.

The equipment has been in for a couple of weeks but was only unveiled officially on Thursday 20th June.  It has proved to be very popular with lots of people using it and also taking to social media forums to announce their satisfaction.  The equipment is very accessible and easy to use.

  The project was funded using a grant and is a pilot project which, if successful, will be expanded to other areas.

The equipment tendering process was carefully considered with input invited groups with an interest in health & well-being.  This included trying out equipment already installed in other areas.  A display also featured at the Healthier South Derbyshire day in March with the public invited to make comment.

The 6 pieces of equipment are spread out through the park so it encourages a circuit based approach and makes it less likely for people to congregate around.

The equipment is aimed at everybody over the age of 12 and some of the equipment is suitable for use by wheelchair users.  Each piece of equipment has instructions on and shows the parts of the body worked during the exercise and how long is recommended for each level of user.

Shoulder exercise wheels feature lower wheels for  wheelchair users 

Instructions on all equipment

The initial response has been very positive with the equipment being very well by young and old including people recovering from illness.

The Rower

Along with the positive comments on social media and the Burton Mail has featured the equipment 3 times, including those below.

http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/New-gym-gear-could-deter-nefarious-behaviour-in-the-park-20130618122917.htm

http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/Chairman-is-a-real-outdoor-gym-bunny-20130621112448.htm