If you remember the enjoyment of using playground equipment as a child, you can do more than reminisce. With adult playground equipment, you, too, can have fun on the swings, slide, or even an adult jungle gym, and you can even get a good workout. If you're looking for fun ways to get fit that your business or park can easily accommodate, look no further than the adult playground equipment at AAA State of Play. Skip the boring indoor gym equipment you're used to seeing: Instead, you can buy some fun-filled outdoor playground equipment for adults, such as a high-quality single-rower machine, a glider, or a torso twist machine.
Our line of adult playground equipment for older students, adults, and senior citizens has something for both types of adult playgrounds, whether you're looking to get in shape or just relive your carefree childhood with playground equipment for grown-ups. In addition to more explicitly fitness-oriented equipment, we have adult climbers, merry-go-rounds, adult swing sets, and more playground equipment for adults. We also offer several types of adult swing sets, which are designed to hold significantly heavier loads than kids' swing sets. While adult swing sets may not appear to have health benefits, carefree play can be a great place to start for patients who need physical therapy or just people who need stress relief. No matter how old someone is, they can get a workout using a swing set for adults and have fun doing it.
Anyone ages 13 and older can use our outdoor fitness equipment; however, seniors are perhaps the demographic that stands to benefit most from using our adult outdoor playground equipment. Staying in shape is crucial as people get older, and finding fitness equipment that meets someone's individual needs can often be all that's needed to start achieving their fitness goals.
One of the most common misconceptions about aging is that declining physical ability is simply another unavoidable aspect of life. But according to the CDC, not only can older folks benefit immensely from engaging in physical activity at regular intervals, but the activities they engage in don't necessarily need to be overly strenuous. Going to a playground for adults can provide opportunities for healthy exercise as well as socialization, which can be helpful to a person's mental health.
At AAA State of Play, the wide variety of outdoor fitness equipment we offer is low-risk and can effectively meet the physical exercise needs of seniors. Unlike traditional fitness equipment found in indoor gyms or weight rooms, our fitness-focused adult playground equipment doesn't use weights or heavy plates, making it ideal for older users who may have mobility or movement issues. Older users of our outdoor fitness equipment can effectively exercise without worrying about straining themselves under the cumbersome weight of resistance plates or barbells.
Not every exercise has to be about building muscle: Exercises designed to promote endurance and flexibility are also vital aspects of a well-rounded fitness program. Seniors especially can see great benefits from routine stretching, which can help to improve their range of motion while decreasing the pain they experience from post-workout sore muscles. The following are some effective exercise machines that promote flexibility and endurance for their users:
By using a rower, seniors can safely stretch and work muscles, get a great cardio workout, and increase their flexibility and endurance. Seniors can choose to go at their own pace to prevent putting too much strain on key joints. Rowers target muscles in the back, such as the upper trapezius and rhomboids, as well as arm muscles like deltoids, biceps, and triceps.
Pendulum swinging is a great exercise option for seniors to improve their flexibility, which in turn can reduce pain and increase their range of pain-free motion. In most cases, these exercises are used for rehabilitation, but they can be used anytime to help improve mobility. Pendulum park swings for adults mainly target the lower body and provide a way to train the abdominal, lower back, and hip muscles just by moving in a repetitive swinging motion from side to side.
Especially for seniors, it's important to work out the core and upper-body muscles. From retirees to younger people with desk jobs, most people use these muscles every day. Core strength can play a crucial role in overall physical health and fitness. People with strong core muscles will have an easier time sitting up straight, for instance, as well as lifting heavy objects without straining the back. Upper-body strength and dexterity are also important aspects of physical fitness that help people to perform everyday tasks without injury or fatigue. The following are some pieces of outdoor fitness equipment that can be included on an adult-sized playground to engage the upper body and core muscles:
Hand and arm swings may not offer strenuous exercise, but this type of outdoor fitness equipment can still have physical and mental health benefits. Doing a casual workout using the circular discs on a tai chi hand swing can help to alleviate anxiety and depression, and tai chi exercises can be helpful for many physical maladies in seniors, like arthritis, heart disease, and stroke. Arm swings like the Royal Double Arm Rotation are also a great option to help seniors stretch and work out their arms and shoulders as well as the chest and upper back muscles.
Twisting the torso as a minor workout is a great way for seniors to improve their mobility by twisting, reaching, and looking over their shoulders. Using equipment like the Royal Double Torso Twist can also help in strengthening the abdominal muscles and core. Doing these kinds of exercises can take pressure off the spine and reduce the frequency of having a sore back.
When most people think of cardio equipment, things like treadmills and stationary bikes tend to come to mind. However, one of the main advantages of outdoor fitness equipment or adult jungle gyms as opposed to traditional cardio machines is that there's no need to worry about plugging it in or keeping it out of the rain. Additionally, our line of outdoor cardio equipment doesn't feature any confusing buttons, beeping noises, or flashing lights; instead, these products have simple, streamlined designs that are made to be easily accessible to as many people as possible. The following are some examples of the outdoor cardio equipment you’ll find at AAAStateofPlay.com:
Gliders and skiers are built to give a full-body workout, combining cardiovascular work with building muscle strength. By using this type of outdoor cardio equipment, seniors can strengthen their hearts and lungs as well as numerous muscle groups. This type of exercise is considered low-impact and is targeted at an older demographic. As people age, problems with joints become more common, but with a product like a Sky Walker or Country Skier, the arm and leg movement can help to improve mobility and ease joint pain as well.
At AAA State of Play, we have a wide variety of outdoor fitness equipment that's perfect for any park or other outside recreational space, whether you're looking for an adult jungle gym or a pendulum playground swings for adults. Our products are high-quality and built to last, and we work hard to keep our prices as affordable as possible. Whether you choose to install your new adult playground equipment yourself or let us help you install it, we can help you get just the right products for your space. And don't forget about shade structures and benches: Once you're done using our outdoor fitness equipment, it's good to have a nice, relaxing spot to rest. Shop our complete line of playground equipment for adults today to make play fun for everyone!
