FitGround: The Outdoor Fitness Solution For The Kid In All Of Us
When kids run, jump and climb on the playground, they are just having fun. Everyone gets older, but a part in each and every one of us remains that kid on the playground. A quick web search for “big kid playground” and “adult playground” brought Drew Stevenson, strength teacher at Monument Academy Middle & High School, to the MoveStrong website. Inspired by a nearby location and convinced by the customer service, the project took its course, including countless back and forth planning to fit the teacher’s budget and location.
“A project like that is never easy. But it went as smooth as it could, and I have not met one person who is not impressed with the result.” says Drew.
Move Strong’s T-Rex system checked all the boxes. T-Rex blends the most effective bodyweight exercises and the latest functional fitness equipment to become fit, strong, and confident. A limitless number of physical challenges and activities for all students provides the fun, functionality, free play, and classes the academy was looking for.
“Not all of the students are into team sports or group activities. The T-Rex serves everyone, including the staff who enjoy giving it a try as well from time to time.”
Move Strong’s T-Rex system is 100% customizable with steps, rings, benches, bars, ropes, and rails, for year-round use. Mobile training with QR codes and improved equipment attract students of all ages.
Blended with numerous MoveStrong Obstacle Course stations these products create diversity in fitness and challenge stations for the middle and high school students. Jumps, Staircases, Climbs, Hangers, Steps and more create a unique training environment. The new site rarely goes a day without use. It’s frequently used for scheduled strength training, in class breaks and even for fundraisers are organized by the school.
Regular training with the MoveStrong equipment does not only improve their strength and endurance, but it also supports their overall development.
“The students constantly challenge one another, work together and just smile the whole time. They get better and stronger every time they use it. If I had a buck every time someone tells me they did the obstacle course faster, did a longer monkey bar run, more pull-ups, or overcame the fear of going up the 10ft rope wall… I could retire.”
According to the coach, the youth moves more than ever before, and they become super creative with the training site, inventing new exercises the teachers have never even thought of.
With a combination of exercising, challenging yourself, and having fun, T-Rex creates a complete outdoor experience and an engaging, positive learning environment for young adults.