People's experiences of using outdoor gym equipment in parks

Authors

Susan Furber, University of New South Wales
Hayden Pomroy, University of Wollongong
Samantha Grego, University of Wollongong
Karen Tavener-Smith, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

RIS ID

97822

Publication Details

Furber, S., Pomroy, H., Grego, S. & Tavener-Smith, K. (2014). People's experiences of using outdoor gym equipment in parks. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 25 (3), 211.

Abstract

Studies show that parks provide people with the opportunity to participate in physical activity and encourage social interactions. However, there are few studies on the role of outdoor gym equipment on physical activity and social interactions, despite the increasing trend of installing gym equipment in parks in Australia and overseas. This study aims to determine people's experiences of using outdoor gym equipment in relation to physical activity and social interactions.