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Let's take it OUTSIDE!!!! The Newest Options in Outdoor Fitness are Trending

Thinking about creating an outdoor fitness space? Wondering how to set it up and store all-season equipment to have it last? Outdoor fitness options are popping up as “wall-less workout spaces” for communities and campuses all over the country, and it’s more popular that you can imagine. 

             

Properties with unused or under-used open spaces around the community are getting creative and reaping the benefits with highly sought-after outdoor fitness options. Convertible racks can be placed just about anywhere, and storage for all-weather accessories is built in – as with the BeaverFit Shred Shed. A new design features dual roll-up doors for fast gear access and efficient setup and breakdown – important for the versatility that this piece is known for as part of the outdoor fitness trend. The Shred Shed is also compact, measuring only 4’ x 4’ x 8’9” – it can truly fit almost anywhere (and you can get custom colors and branding for the unit as well).



Outdoor fitness spaces can help you:
  • Expand access to fitness and wellness amenities – An outdoor space can allow you to accommodate more people, offer additional class formats and expand your offerings. 
  • Create a healthier workout environment – Exercising in fresh air boosts vitamin D, increases serotonin, lowers blood pressure and heart rate and helps reduce stress…and it can be a fun change of pace from indoor routines.
  • Grow without a huge budget – The capital expenditure for outdoor fitness equipment can be a portion of what indoor fitness center options cost. A well-designed outdoor training environment expands your offerings without adding square footage or taking on a substantial renovation.
  • Reimagine unused spaces – Communities with unused or under-used open spaces where landscaping or even parking lots once resided have found opportunity in creating outdoor fitness spaces for all types of fitness activities.

Durability and safety for outdoor equipment should be top priority, so be prepared to pay more when comparing it to indoor-only options. Galvanized all-weather materials aren’t cheap, but are required to build lasting outdoor solutions that stand the test of time and the elements.

Safety and monitoring of outdoor fitness spaces can also be a challenge, as can storage if you opt for outdoor equipment that is adjustable to different exercises or that comes with accessories.



While the Shred Shed combines interior storage with steel rigging and attachments to create a highly efficient space for strength and functional training, other outdoor fitness options exist, but without the storage built in. From rooftop terraces to parking lots, fully-equipped, branded fitness zones are popping up to take fitness outdoors. 
 
 
Ready to think outside the building? The Advanced Exercise team stands at the ready to help you with any outdoor (or indoor) options for fitness facilities of all types, no matter the budget or space constraints involved. With strong expertise in designing and equipping fitness spaces for any and all interests, Advanced Exercise consultants can help identify, clarify and create those exceptional community qualities that set your offerings apart from the crowd.

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