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CONCEPT The outdoor gym concept originates from China where it has been used as a national fitness campaign prior to the 2008 Summer Olympics . In China the concept has been so effective in raising fitness and health levels that they have rolled out over 37 million square feet of outdoor Gym nasiums across China since 1998. Currently a third of the sports lottery is dedicated to funding this concept. In China they have a similar survey to the Active People Survey. The participation levels in physical activity have been steadily on the increase since the outdoor gym concept has been introduced to China. The participation rates in Shanghai are currently 45% and according to a Chinese National Report the intervention of outdoor gyms has been a significant contributor. OUTDOOR GYM IN BRITAIN In November 2006 Newham Council in partnership with the University Of East London successfully piloted Britain’s first free outdoor gym. Now students and members of the community can use for free a high quality robust, safe and accessible outdoor gym facility. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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