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Örnsköldsvik
Outdoor gym opened may 2024
Citizen dialogue
Örnsköldsvik, located in northern Sweden, faced a growing demand for an outdoor gym in Strandparken. The municipality wanted to carefully assess the suitability of the location before making a decision on installation. Strandparken, formerly an old landfill, presented specific challenges as traditional ground preparation was not possible. To address this, the municipality chose to explore the possibility of implementing an outdoor gym using movable platforms.
The study was conducted using an on-site survey that could be easily scanned via a QR code on a sign. Objective data was collected through sensors on each machine at the outdoor gym. This provided Örnsköldsvik Municipality with valuable information about which machines were most popular, the times of day residents exercised the most, and the number of visitors to the site.
The results of the study revealed strong demand with 103 respondents in a comprehensive survey, where 54% were men and 46% were women, indicating a balanced gender distribution. Of these respondents, 97% expressed a desire for the outdoor gym to become permanent, which was the primary driver behind the municipality's decision to invest in the installation. Furthermore, the study showed that 29% of participants did not have a gym membership before the installation, demonstrating that Örnsköldsvik has successfully reached a broad audience with the outdoor gym.
Movable platforms solve the challenge of the landfill at Strandparken
The decision to evaluate the site for the outdoor gym was both strategic and necessary to meet residents' desire for a recreational facility in the area. Through careful studies and user surveys, the municipality determined that the outdoor gym would not only meet but also exceed residents' expectations.
Örnsköldsvik Municipality's initiative underscores their commitment to promoting health among residents while creating an attractive gathering place in Strandparken. By opting for movable platforms, they could avoid the need for ground preparation, crucial given the site's history as a landfill. This means the site may have specific ground conditions requiring special measures when constructing new facilities.
Machines on site at Strandparken
Squats: Squats train multiple muscle groups simultaneously, primarily in the lower body.
Core Rack: Core Rack combines abdominal bench, dips, and back lifts for a solid core and upper body workout.
Triceps Press: Triceps press is an isolated exercise targeting the triceps muscles.
Biceps Curl: Biceps curl is an isolated exercise for building strong arm muscles and increasing muscle mass.
Standing Row: Standing row focuses on training the back muscles, including the mid-back, as well as arms, shoulders, and chest.
Shoulder Press: Shoulder press is an upper body exercise targeting the front, middle shoulders, and triceps.
Lat Pulldown: Lat pulldown is an exercise that focuses on training the latissimus dorsi muscles (broad back muscles).
Leg Press: Leg press is an exercise that strengthens your thighs, buttocks, and calves.
Bench Press: Bench press is an exercise that trains the chest muscles, triceps, and shoulders.
Incline Bench Press: Incline bench press is an exercise that primarily strengthens the upper chest muscles.
