YOUR GUIDE TO CAMPUS REC PLANNING
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WE’RE HERE FOR YOU. Soon students will return to college campuses, and this is the ideal time to plan for their health and wellbeing with outdoor fitness spaces. We partner with colleges and universities to create the perfect outdoor exercise environment. GameTime is no stranger to outdoor fitness. Over the years, we have redefined the modern fitness park and developed a comprehensive suite of products that provides all four elements of a well-rounded workout program. Part of our GameTime Cares™ program is providing information and resources to people who want assistance in planning during these unprecedented times.
WHAT CAN YOU DO DURING QUARANTINE? During this time of social distancing, there are many GameTime resources that you can utilize. This is a great time to plan what’s next for your college campus.
In this brochure you will find GameTime blog posts, case studies, guides and more, all curated into one spot for your convenience.
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OUTDOOR ADULT FITNESS PARKS
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OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT
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VIRGINIA TECH
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THRIVE
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WOODLAND MOUND
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GTFIT
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OUTDOOR ADULT FITNESS PARKS BEST PRACTICES FOR PROMOTING COMMUNITY HEALTH BY INCREASING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The purpose of the Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks guidebook is to inspire communities to advocate for and utilize Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks as critical health solutions for increasing physical activity and social engagement. PlayCore, along with a variety of industry professionals, fitness experts, organizational advocates, and local champions across a variety of communities, offers an educational and design resource to help promote community health and capital through innovative fitness solutions.
“Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks can play a vital role in motivating people of all ages and levels of fitness toward achieving a healthier, more active and more productive life.” -Michael Suk, Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery, Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA
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COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM INCLUDES: • 62 page educational/design resource: • History and benefits of outdoor fitness parks • Aligning equipment to total body fitness • Planning context and locations • Targeting and marketing to user groups • Implementation and sustainability • Programming to expand utilization • Evaluating and reporting outcomes • Best practice case study examples • Fitness.playcore.com, a dedicated website with benefits, exercises, a full database of Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks, and more • Professional development training module • The Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks National Demonstration Site program, national recognition and press exposure for sites that follow the best practice guidelines and establish outdoor adult fitness parks in their community
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OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT
A FITNESS SOLUTION FOR EVERY BODY GameTime provides outdoor fitness equipment and solutions to help communities be more active and to combat the health risks associated with overweight and obesity. From fitness-inspired playground designs for children to outdoor fitness equipment for adults of all ages and abilities, GameTime’s fitness products are backed by research and proven to be innovative, fun and effective. Learn how your community can create recreation spaces designed to enhance the health and wellness of users of all ages, fitness levels and socioeconomic backgrounds.
“Our CrossFit gym is so pumped about being able to use this outdoor equipment day in and day out. From pull-ups to more advanced gymnastics moves, we are able to challenge our fittest athletes and accommodate our beginners.” -Mike Alley, owner of GETBUILT Chattanooga Crossfit
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VIRGINIA TECH OUTDOOR FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY Virginia Tech is a thriving and dynamic college in Blacksburg, Virginia. The campus recreation team is continually looking for ways to enhance the college experience and improve quality of life for students, faculty and the surrounding community. We worked with the team at Virginia Tech to create an outdoor fitness space that accommodates users of all skill levels. The THRIVE 900 fitness system provides 20 training stations that can be used by multiple users at once, and each station is adaptable for users of varying strengths and abilities. We also included a custom trapeze trainer for additional and advanced training. The students, faculty and sports teams now utilize this outdoor fitness space as part of their training and conditioning. The addition of the outdoor space has also freed up space in the indoor facilities and made it possible for more people to enjoy the campus recreation amenities provided by Virgina Tech.
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GOAL: CREATE A SPACE FOR EVERYONE. • Provide outdoor fitness space to encourage more frequent usage and for longer periods • Create options for varying levels of skill and ability • Include training stations for advanced users and team conditioning • Ensure multiple people can exercise at the same time • Enhance campus quality of life for everyone on and off campus
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THRIVE
YOU WERE MEANT TO THRIVE! Improve community health and wellness with THRIVE outdoor composite fitness structures from GameTime. THRIVE fitness systems accommodate multiple users at once, providing a wide range of personal or group training options in as little as 250-square-feet. With a small footprint, low cost of entry and a wide range of exercise options, THRIVE removes barriers to high-quality functional fitness and creates connections between people of all social backgrounds throughout the community.
“The [THRIVE] equipment is top-notch. I don’t think we could have done better. The equipment gets used every day by a diverse group of students, staff, faculty and retirees. We are looking to add additional pieces in the future due to the popularity of the equipment.” -Todd Hammonds, Assoc. Director of Athletics and Recreation Facilities, University of California Santa Cruz
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THE THRIVE DIFFERENCE:
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WOODLAND MOUND
PERSONAL FITNESS, PERSONALIZED GameTime, DWA Recreation and Great Parks of Hamilton County worked together to create a fitness park in Cincinnati, Ohio unlike any other. City leaders, Great Parks, and the community wanted a unique fitness experience for amateurs and athletes, alike. They wanted the flexibility to use the space as an obstacle course, or as individual workout stations for people of all fitness levels. The result is a world-class fitness space designed to help average adults achieve personal fitness goals and elite athletes train for personal records. The three pieces of fitness equipment challenge users as they develop new levels of strength and wellness and exercises can be adapted to fit the specific needs of each user. “The GameTime equipment at Woodland Mound Park is creative, challenging and world-class. There is no way to plateau on this equipment. We’re able to encourage people to make continual incremental progress.” -Kevin Wimmer, ELMNTL Fitness
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3 FITNESS STATIONS, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
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GTFIT
MOVING FITNESS FORWARD GTfit outdoor gym equipment was designed to incorporate all the elements of a well-rounded fitness routine into outdoor fitness stations for users of all abilities and fitness levels. There are three series of GTfit outdoor workout equipment to meet your community’s health and wellness goals. Our products are constructed of durable materials, backed by research and guidance from an advisory board of doctors and exercise physiologists, and feature ergonomic design and resistance technologies that take the guesswork out of exercise.
“The City of Ocala, Florida has long been a pioneer in providing opportunities for our citizens to lead active, healthy lives. The new GTfit Fitness Park at Jervey Gantt Health Trail is an example of how Ocala is continually moving fitness forward to create a better way of life for our families.” -Julie Johnson, Park Operations Division Head, City of Ocala, FL
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HOW GTFIT MOVES FITNESS FORWARD
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