To use the outdoor gym you must take into account some factors, such as:
- Perform muscle stretches before starting appliances;
- Perform the movements slowly and progressively;
- Perform 3 sets of 15 repetitions on each apparatus or follow the guidelines printed on each of them;
- Maintain good posture in all exercises;
- Wear proper clothing and sneakers;
- Do not use all appliances on the same day, dividing them into different days depending on the availability of the gym;
- Do not perform exercises if you feel any pain, dizziness, in case of fever or feel discomfort;
- Perform the exercises in the morning or late afternoon to escape the strong sun.
The presence of the teacher is important for at least the first few days so that he gives the necessary instructions on how to use the appliances and how many repetitions should be performed during each exercise. Choosing to perform the exercises without proper follow-up can lead to the development of orthopedic injuries, such as tearing of ligaments, stretching, and tendonitis that can be avoided through proper use of the equipment.
Outdoor Gym Benefits
The benefits of exercising in the outdoor gym are:
- The gratuity of the exercises;
- Promote physical and emotional well-being;
- Improve social integration and communication;
- Strengthen muscles and joints;
- Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease;
- Lower cholesterol and high blood pressure;
- Reduce the risk of diabetes;
- Decrease stress, depression and anxiety and
- Improve motor coordination and physical fitness.
Outdoor gym care
When attending an outdoor gym you should take care of yourself, such as:
- Only start the exercises after receiving the teacher's instructions;
- Wear hat and sunscreen;
- Drink plenty of water or homemade Gatorade-type isotonic drink in the interval between exercises to ensure hydration. Here's how to prepare a fantastic energy drink for honey and lemon to drink while training in this video:
Outdoor gyms can be found at various points in cities and the city hall should be responsible for placing a physical educator for at least 3 hours daily in each of them. They were built especially for the 3rd age, but anyone over the age of 16 could use it. Some are located in Curitiba (PR), Pinheiros and São José dos Campos (SP) and in Copacabana and Duque de Caxias (RJ).
