Fitness grounded in knowledge

KOMPAN Fitness Institute

KOMPAN Fitness Institute is all about using knowledge and science to create the most fun, social and effective user exercise experience.

Outdoor fitness equipment grounded in knowledge

The KOMPAN Fitness Institute is a network of sport and fitness experts and professionals who conduct research sharing knowledge and trends. The network maintains strategic partnerships with local parties, including universities, researchers, scientists, and fitness experts, that are valuable in improving knowledge about sport and fitness at large.

This knowledge permeates how we develop our outdoor fitness equipment for outdoor use and create inspiring outdoor fitness sites for all ages and abilities.

Research in outdoor fitness
Testing and developing outdoor fitness equipment
Providing insights to customers and end users
Collaboration with universities and organisations
Fitness institute Testimonal Case video

Our focus areas for fitness

Using science to create the best possible user experience

An aerial view of a playground and outdoor fitness site in a park.

Designing Outdoor Fitness Spaces for Different Types of Users

Time to Set the Record Straight

Fitness Myths

We’ve all heard about them - those lingering fitness myths that can hold you back from getting the most out of your workout.

In this series of short videos, we look at 5 common fitness myths and explain why they’re not quite true.

Ready to Bust Some Myths?

Fitness webinars

People working out with KOMPAN's outdoor fitness equipment at Kypegården

The 7 Best Outdoor Fitness Sites in the World

Fitness

Webinar

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Outdoor Fitness Sites

Stay active fitness equipment being used by seniors

How to Create Outdoor Fitness Sites for Senior Citizens

An aerial view of a school playground with fitness and ball game area

New Insights on Activity Spaces for Teenagers

Concept designs for an outdoor fitness site with strength and circuit equipment

Creating Outdoor Fitness Sites for Different Types of Users

White papers - Fitness

Man working out on outdoor strength machines at fitness site

Ineffective fitness

Meet the KOMPAN Fitness Institute

Morten Zacho

Head of KOMPAN Fitness Institute

As head of KOMPAN Fitness Institute, Morten has the responsibility for implementing science into KOMPAN fitness concepts. Morten is also a Teaching Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, in the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics. Morten has previously worked at internationally recognized research institutions within the areas of exercise, such as medicine and active living, and has co-authorship on 17 peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Rob Boogmans

Fitness Concept Director

Rob is educated in physical therapy and personal training, and with over 20 years of fitness experience, Rob is one of KOMPANs fitness experts. Rob has been a pioneer in outdoor fitness since 2008 when he founded Standing-Strong Outdoor Fitness. Rob has been a part of the KOMPAN family since 2014 when Standing-Strong and KOMPAN merged to create KOMPAN Fitness Institute, which is now widely recognized as the most innovative company in outdoor fitness.

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