calisthenics

Calisthenics exercise is a form of strength training similar to gymnastics, as it uses bodyweight movements as resistance to improve muscle strength, power, and endurance. Calisthenics exercises play a vital role in maintaining overall bodily function. Every day, we unknowingly perform calisthenics movements—for example, squatting down to pick up a pen or pushing ourselves up out of bed in the morning. These exercises are essential for improving strength and mobility, keeping our bodies healthy and strong.

KOMPAN offers a range of high-quality, durable outdoor calisthenics equipment to support strength training in the UK. Our selection includes versatile equipment designed to strengthen the core, arms, and legs. Available in a variety of colours and sizes, our outdoor calisthenics equipment can be tailor-made to fit your space.

Benefits of a KOMPAN Outdoor Calisthenics Gym:

• Improves overall strength, endurance, and fitness

• Encourages social interaction

• certified safety documents

• 10-year warranty

• Crafted from durable, weather-resistant materials

• Customisable options

Outdoor street workout equipment offers more than just exercise. The equipment and environment are an open invitation for group participation. Group activity can be generated by personal trainers, or even by friendships established through community and common interests!

Benefits of Outdoor Calisthenics Equipment

Improves Overall Strength: KOMPAN’s commercial street workout equipment is designed for a multitude of calisthenics exercises, providing a well-rounded workout that supports muscular development. Traditional weight-based training focuses on isolated exercises that work one set of muscles at a time, but street workout often features compound calisthenic movements that activate various muscles simultaneously. The result is an effective full-body workout that can improve overall strength.

Improves Cardiovascular Endurance: As well as supporting muscular strength, outdoor calisthenics equipment is excellent for cardiovascular endurance. Split squats and box jumps are just two of the many high-intensity exercises that can be performed using outdoor street workout equipment. These heart-pumping movements are a fantastic way to get users into their peak training zone, helping to improve cardiovascular endurance.

Improves Co-ordination: Calisthenics exercises require a great deal of communication between the body and the brain. Each compound movement performed using commercial calisthenics equipment triggers a series of signals to the user’s central nervous system, which then signals muscles, tendons, and ligaments to respond in a specific order. How efficiently the body coordinates these signals will determine how successful the exercise is. Much like strength and endurance, coordination improves the more you work at it. Commercial street workout equipment provides a fun and challenging way for users to develop these skills.

Encourages Socialisation: The rising popularity of calisthenics means that commercial street workout equipment sites often attract large numbers of people. In turn, these fitness areas become a hub for community engagement. Users may challenge each other to street workout competitions—especially if the site has a built-in timer—and generally push each other to work that little bit harder. Installing outdoor calisthenics equipment in UK communities is a great way to bring like-minded individuals together and encourage socialisation.

Outdoor Gymnastics Equipment

Our outdoor gymnastics equipment allows you to perform a variety of exercises designed to develop and display strength, agility, and balance. Gymnasts can show off their skills by performing apparatus-based routines on our high-quality parallel bars.

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What is Calisthenics Training?

Calisthenics is a form of resistance training that uses bodyweight movements to improve strength, power, and endurance. Originating from the Greek words for beauty (kallos) and strength (sthénos), calisthenics workouts have been used as an effective form of physical activity since ancient times. Olympians and Roman soldiers would use calisthenics exercises, such as push-ups, sit-ups, and star jumps, to train their bodies into peak physical condition. Even without access to the high-quality outdoor calisthenics equipment that is available today, athletes would achieve outstanding results from calisthenics training.

A popular form of modern calisthenics training is street workout. Commonly seen in community areas, street workout combines calisthenics with gymnastic and athletic elements to deliver a uniquely challenging exercise experience. Street workout is particularly popular in low-income areas, as it offers an effective way to build strength and endurance without the need for a gym membership—a luxury that many members of society cannot afford. Users would get creative by turning everyday objects, including benches and walls, into calisthenics outdoor equipment. In recent years, the introduction of outdoor street workout equipment, such as pull-up bars and dip benches, has helped provide a safe, dedicated space for users to train and compete.

Why Choose KOMPAN Street Workout Equipment?

Hardwearing Materials: We understand that installing a permanent outdoor gym is a significant investment, and as such, the products need to withstand the test of time. KOMPAN’s outdoor calisthenics equipment is built with heavy-duty die-cast aluminium and hot-dip galvanised steel to provide a sturdy base that resists the elements and heavy usage, making it perfect for outdoor environments. To provide peace of mind, we offer a lifetime warranty on our hot-dip and a 10-year guarantee on spare parts. Our dedicated inspection and maintenance team are also on hand to ensure your equipment remains fit for use as time goes on.

Built for Safety: When you exercise at an indoor gym, there are trained professionals on hand to supervise and maintain a safe fitness environment. In contrast, outdoor fitness sites are freely accessible to the public without supervision. Due to this, it is vital that outdoor street workout equipment is secure and safe for access by untrained users. Safety is paramount to us here at KOMPAN, and all products are compliant with EN16630 standards for permanently installed, freely accessible outdoor fitness equipment. When you install KOMPAN outdoor calisthenics equipment, you can rest assured that the products you’ve chosen are safe and fit for purpose.

FREE Fitness App: The beauty of an outdoor gym is that anyone can access the site, whether they are new to fitness or a seasoned expert. However, outdoor calisthenics equipment can be quite daunting for beginners who may not understand how to utilise the product for the best effect. The KOMPAN Fit app is here to change this. Our freely available app provides exercise demonstrations for each piece of kit, guiding users through the movements and helping them achieve an effective workout. The app can be accessed via the QR codes featured on all KOMPAN fitness products or downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.

Who Can Use Commercial Calisthenics Equipment?

Outdoor calisthenics equipment offers a versatile workout for users of all fitness levels. However, a certain level of training knowledge is needed to utilise outdoor gym equipment effectively. Amateur exercisers may not know the full range of exercises offered by commercial street workout equipment, whereas more experienced athletes are likely to understand how to achieve an effective full-body workout. KOMPAN tackles this gap in knowledge by providing interactive signboards that demonstrate a wide range of exercises that can be performed on the equipment. To provide additional support, we also have a FREE Sport & Fitness app, which shows animated examples of how the exercises are performed. Together, these features make commercial calisthenics equipment accessible to both beginners and professionals alike.

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