--- title: Articles | GameTime Canada | Outdoor Fitness description: Outdoor Fitness | Stay up-to-date on the latest happenings with GameTime. --- # Articles ## outdoor fitness ### How to Create Ninja Warrior Style Playgrounds July 1, 2022 [ Schools](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/schools) [ Parks & Rec](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/parks-rec) [ Outdoor Fitness](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/outdoor-fitness) Children everywhere love watching ninja warrior-style television shows. They dream of performing the feats they see on screen. After watching people... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/2022/7/how-to-create-ninja-warrior-style-playgrounds) ### Three Mistakes To Avoid When Designing An Outdoor Fitness Park March 2, 2022 [ Parks & Rec](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/parks-rec) [ Outdoor Fitness](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/outdoor-fitness) [ Helping Communities](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/helping-communities) Spring will be here before you know it, and that means more people will be taking their exercise routines outdoors. If you're considering a new exercise... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/2022/3/three-mistakes-to-avoid-when-designing-an-outdoor-fitness-park) ### Benefits of Outdoor Obstacle Courses for Children October 18, 2021 [ Schools](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/schools) [ Parks & Rec](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/parks-rec) [ Outdoor Fitness](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/outdoor-fitness) [ Helping Communities](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/helping-communities) Children Overcome Obstacles with Outdoor Obstacle Courses Helping children stay physically active is essential to promoting healthy habits that last a... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/2021/10/benefits-of-outdoor-obstacle-courses-for-children) ### How a Preschool Playground Enhances Childhood Development September 8, 2021 [ Parks & Rec](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/parks-rec) [ Outdoor Fitness](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/outdoor-fitness) Experts consider five categories of developmental milestones when observing young children at play: cognitive, communicative, social-emotional, adaptive,... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/2021/9/how-a-preschool-playground-enhances-childhood-development) ### How to Design an Outdoor Fitness Park By the Book August 27, 2021 [ Parks & Rec](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/parks-rec) [ Outdoor Fitness](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/outdoor-fitness) Most people think about an indoor fitness center when they think about exercising. But people who use outdoor fitness spaces are more likely to build a... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/2021/8/how-to-design-an-outdoor-fitness-park-by-the-book) ### Outdoor Fitness: A Step Toward Solving the Mental Health Crisis at Canadian Universities August 9, 2021 [ Parks & Rec](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/parks-rec) [ Outdoor Fitness](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/outdoor-fitness) Mental health concerns are prevalent in the minds of Canadian college students. A recent survey found that 80% of Canadian college students feel... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/2021/8/outdoor-fitness-a-step-toward-solving-the-mental-health-crisis-at-canadian-universities) ### Five Reasons to Add Shade to Your Park or Recreation Area June 26, 2021 [ Parks & Rec](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/parks-rec) [ Outdoor Fitness](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/outdoor-fitness) [ Helping Communities](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/helping-communities) A recent study on playgrounds revealed more than 60% of outdoor recreation spaces are fully exposed to direct sunlight. Canadian health authorities... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/2021/6/five-reasons-to-add-shade-to-your-park-or-recreation-area) ### Outdoor Gyms in Edmonton Provide Community with Workout Options June 21, 2021 [ Parks & Rec](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/parks-rec) [ Outdoor Fitness](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/outdoor-fitness) In 2019, the University of Alberta installed GameTime outdoor fitness equipment to give students a space to exercise outdoors. A year later, when the... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/2021/6/outdoor-gyms-in-edmonton-provides-community-with-workout-options) ### Six Essential Park and Playground Accessories May 19, 2021 [ Parks & Rec](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/parks-rec) [ Outdoor Fitness](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/outdoor-fitness) One way to make a new park or playground look and feel complete is with amenities and accessories. Benches and seats, picnic tables, and shaded spaces... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/2021/5/six-essential-park-and-playground-accessories) ### Six Programming Ideas For Your Parks March 31, 2021 [ Outdoor Fitness](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/outdoor-fitness) [ Helping Communities](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/helping-communities) If you've ever wondered, "how can I make sure our park meets the needs of everyone?" there is an easy answer - programming! With the right programs and... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/2021/3/six-programming-ideas-for-your-parks) ### Explore The Stadium Obstacle Course for Kids March 25, 2021 [ Parks & Rec](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/parks-rec) [ Outdoor Fitness](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/outdoor-fitness) If you're looking for a kids obstacle course that doesn't require a lot of space, The Stadium® from GameTime might be the perfect fit. It includes 10... [Read More](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/2021/3/explore-the-obstacles-included-with-the-stadium) ### Expression Swing Giveaway Winner for February 2021 March 3, 2021 [ Outdoor Fitness](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/outdoor-fitness) [ Helping Communities](http://staging-gametime.hs-sites.com/articles/tag/helping-communities) As part of our GameTime Cares® customer assistance program, GameTime is giving away an Expression Swing each month through March 2021. The giveaway is... 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