We all know exercise is good for us, but when times are tough, a fitness membership is often out of the question. Now, new research from the University of South Australia aims to boost community use of outdoor fitness equipment in a move to increase community activity and wellbeing. Funded by Wellbeing SA *, researchers audited outdoor fitness equipment in 34 out of 46** South Australian council areas and identified factors that might motivate or deter people from using them. Physically inspecting and undertaking a comprehensive review of 169 of 202 sites­­ (84% of identified sites) researchers found that 72% were in good condition, 70% featured soft-fall foam under the equipment, 72% had seating, and 82% were next to playgrounds.

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