Today, we talk with Nicolas Breedlove, CEO and Founder of MVP Playgrounds, about the ever-exploding trend of building fitness trails in parks around the country.
Adult fitness trails are growing in popularity. They turn parks into a low-cost way for community members to be outside and invest in their health. When well-made, trails provide a pleasant blend of strength and cardio stations that allow individuals to get a good workout. Trails also double as opportunities for quality social interaction when they’re designed the right way.
The problem is that, while there is a wealth of information available about the right machines and routines for fitness, social interactions are often overlooked. And yet, it is this element more than anything else that turns many adult fitness trails into neighborhood hot spots, while a lack of social opportunities leaves other trails empty and unused.
For parks and recreation leaders involved in or considering creating an adult fitness trail, there are some social cues and environmental factors to consider with every layout. The following are subtle design decisions that can turn a standard fitness trail into a social motivator and a true training hub.
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