Keep fit and build muscle strength for free in the fresh air
In April 2023, our Outdoor Gyms opened in Doune’s Moray Park and at Deanston’s Community Centre. This page outlines what equipment is where and advice on how they can be used to exercise outdoors.
Before you start…
The equipment, manufactured by Proludic, is designed for those aged 14 and over, and is used at individual’s own risk and responsibility.
Don’t over do it!
Know your own body’s limits. Before starting a new form of physical exercise, NHS Scotland recommends seeking suitable professional advice. Follow this link for information on keeping active from NHS Inform.
Warm up and cool downs!
Warming up and cooling down is important to reduce the risk of injury and support blood and oxygen flow to the muscles.
Watch the video for some warm up tips.
Proludic Sport app
The free Proludic Sports app is available for iPhone and Android smartphones. The app includes instructions on how to use the equipment and the ability to follow and track workouts.
Locations
Moray Public Park
Moray Street
Doune
FK16 6DL
Gym owner: Stirling Council
Deanston Community Centre
James Smith Road
Deanston
FK16 6EG
Gym owner: Kilmadock Development Trust/Community Action for Deanston
The outdoor gyms are a combination of aerobic and strength equipment. Aerobic equipment increases the heart rate and in turn oxygen flow, often benefiting flexibility. Strength equipment helps build muscle.
Below is the kit list, with tags showing where it is available and the main features of the equipment.
Equipment that is good to include as part of a warm up or cool down.
Equipment that is gentler and will put less stress on joints and muscles.
Equipment where the resistance level can be adjusted to suit an individual, equivalent to a specific weight.
You’ll also find a note of the main muscle groups that each piece of equipment engages when using.
Aerobic
Elliptical
Hand cycle
Pendulum
Spinning bike
Twister
STRENGTH
Hip twister
Abs bench
Chin ups and dips
High pulley
Horizontal ladder
Parallel bars
Rowing trainer
Shoulder press
Squat
Maintenance issues
You can report any maintenance issues with the outdoor gym equipment online using the button below.
acknowledgements
Doune & Deanston Outdoor Gyms have been a partnership project between Kilmadock Development Trust, Kilmadock Community Council and Community Action for Deanston.
The equipment in Moray Park was delivered by Stirling Council, with funding from their capital budget.
Deanston’s equipment has been delivered by Kilmadock Development Trust, with funding from:
- Forth Valley & Lomond CLLD
- Kilmadock’s Windfarm Trust
- Stirling Council’s Community Pride Fund