Seniors and Fitness
If you are above the age of 65, now is the ideal time to begin exercising for the many benefits it provides. Exercise has been shown to reduce the chance of falling, boost mental health, and increase social bonds. Please read our guide to determine which equipment at your local outdoor gym is best for working out.
Many outdoor gym pieces provide low-impact cardio, strength, and resistance, which is ideal for building confidence, strength, and skill gradually over time. Because our gyms are outside, you get the added benefits of fresh air, natural daylight, and sunshine, all of which have been shown to boost serotonin levels and make you feel happier.
Our outdoor gyms are also great places to meet new people, and many organized workout groups utilize our outdoor playground equipment, so you don’t have to go it alone if you don’t want to.
What is the most effective outdoor exercise machine for seniors?
Various outdoor gym devices provide various sorts of workout. Some aid in developing cardiac strength and stamina, while others aid in balance and flexibility. We also have ranges that aid in the development of muscle strength and bone density.
Recumbent Bike in the Open Air (STRENGTHENS HEART & LUNGS; SHARPENS YOUR MIND)
The Outdoor Recumbent Bike is a terrific cardiovascular item that also provides total back support. Because you sit in a more relaxed position, recumbent bikes for seniors are more comfortable on your back and knees. You lie down while pedaling here, putting less strain on your joints and allowing you to focus more on the cardiovascular benefits of cycling.
Machine for Cross-Country Skiing (HELPS BALANCE, STRENGTHENS MUSCLES, FULL BODY WORKOUT)
The Cross Country Skier was created to provide a full-body workout. Cross-country ski machine workouts feature regular, big muscular actions that provide efficient and effective cardio exercise. Cross-country skiing burns calories, helps you lose weight, strengthens your heart, and decreases your blood pressure.
Machine with Two Air Walkers
The Double Air Walker is one of our most popular pieces of equipment, and it’s suitable for people of all fitness levels. It strengthens the heart, lungs, legs, glutes, and hip flexors while being easy on the joints.
First, grab the bar and gently place one foot on top of the other, gradually increasing the speed of the action. Maintain a solid position by keeping your back straight and using your core. This piece of outdoor gym equipment can be used in conjunction with a partner or other family member to provide additional motivation and encouragement.
Table Tennis Table Outside
Table tennis tables are also available from Flow Tech Enterprise as part of our outdoor exercise collection. Table tennis is an excellent way to stay in shape. It not only maintains your body in shape, but it also maintains your mind in shape. Our brain cells benefit from sophisticated hand-eye coordination, which helps to avoid dementia.
Table tennis is excellent for senior fitness since it has a low risk of injury and is excellent for increasing heart rate and keeping your heart healthy and robust. It’s not just a good physical workout, but it’s also a good cerebral workout. Quick thinking and planning tactics to determine what spin to put on the ball or how to react to the strokes they’re playing require split-second decisions, which improves focus, short-term memory, and decision-making ability.
All of this mental activity raises hormone levels and maintains the brain young, slowing the onset of cognitive loss as we age. According to a BBC report titled “How to Live Young,” Table Tennis was compared to walking for ten weeks, and the group who played table tennis had a rise in happiness as well as cortical thickness — the portion of the brain that deals with sophisticated thinking that diminishes with age. In just ten weeks, table tennis increased mental agility and overall well-being.
This excellent sport is about having a good time and socializing as much as it is about being in shape. Its pleasant but competitive attitude breaks down social barriers, fosters friendships, and serves as a gathering place for the entire community to enjoy themselves.
