UPDATE ON TEENAGE EQUIPMENT AND GREEN GYM
1. BACKGROUND
The Wish list and a survey carried out last summer highlighted a need for teenage equipment and a Green Gym in Aldington.
2. FUNDING
Grants totalling £35,330 have been obtained from Collyer-Ferguson Charitable Trust, Aldington Soap Box Derby, Bellway Community Fund, Ashford Borough Council and Kent County Council. Thanks to their generosity and the advice of Funding Buddies, this project can now go ahead.
3. TEENAGE EQUIPMENT
A teenage shelter, basketball post, web springer and bird’s nest swing have already been purchase and fitted. They are to the north of the existing smaller children’s playground on Reynolds Playing Field. It is hoped to add 4-6 pieces of green equipment to this area on the spring.
4. GREEN GYM
The most suitable site has been identified as the strip of land to the north of the MUGA. This would not be in the way of the Cricket or Football teams and has some natural shading and screening by the trees. It is hoped to fit this equipment by May.
The Green Gym equipment is designed to be used by all people form the age of 11 to 100 years. There is a range of equipment to suit all abilities.
PLEASE TAKE TIME TO LOOK AT THE EQUIPMENT BELOW AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK BY E/MAILING CHRISTINE KNIGHT AT: aldingtonclerk@saxonshore-kent.gov.uk
Air Skier
By swinging both legs together from side to side the Air Skier strengthens and develops the lower abdomen hips and thighs, improves balance and co-ordination through "core" activation. Excellent warm-up and work-out for skiers, but also can provide gentle exercise for fitness beginners.
Elliptical Cross Trainer
The elliptical cross trainer provides an excellent full-body cardiovascular work-out. It helps to improve co-ordination and balance while providing low impact exercise for legs and arms. Excellent work-out for those recovering from injury.
Seated Leg Press
Excellent work-out for thighs and hips without any of the risks to the knee joints associated with traditional squats. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Increase speed and/or the number of repetitions for more strenuous exercise. Can be used individually or by two people together for paired exercise.
Double Air Walker
It can be used by one or two people at once. Exercising with a friend is more fun! This universally popular apparatus provides excellent cardiovascular exercise while developing the leg muscles. Allows a full range of movement in the hip joint improving flexibility and strength, without any impact or stress to joints and back. Suitable for all ages and especially for those for whom jogging and power walking are not suitable.
The Pull-Down Challenger
Also known as a lat pull station, this provides a strenuous work-out for arms shoulders and back, building strength and stamina. Not suitable for children or the elderly.
Hip Twister
This gentle exerciser is designed to improve flexibility and range of movement of hips and waist. Good for warm-up and cool down routines and for toning obliques. Three people can exercise together, and the unstrenuous nature of this exercise allows for social interaction. Suitable for all ages.
The Rider
Similar to a rowing machine but in a more upright position the Rider gives a full-body cardiovascular and toning
work-out, pushing with the legs while pulling with the arms against resistance. Works arms shoulders, back legs,
abdomen and legs with low impact exercise.
Triple Pull-up Station
A strenuous exerciser for arms and shoulders but one of the best for muscle development A variation on the classic chin-up bar, it allows 3 people to exercise simultaneously or to compete!
Leg Lift Station
Used to perform knee raises and leg lifts to strengthen abdomen and upper thighs. Suitable for teenagers and adults.

Push-up and Dip Station
Two sets of parallel bars set at different heights allow for push-up and dip exercises, a strenuous exercise to develop strength in arms and shoulders. Can also be used for knee raises to develop the abdomen. A simple piece of equipment providing effective upper body training. Suitable for teenagers and adults.
Double Sit-up Boards
The design and construction of these sit-up boards helps to encourage correct action and to prevent lower back strain,
while at the same time putting the abdominal muscles through a fuller range of movement from extension to contraction.
Suitable for all ages and abilities.
AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK BY E/MAILING CHRISTINE KNIGHT AT: aldingtonclerk@saxonshore-kent.gov.uk
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