For seniors and their carers, movement and exercise have always been vital with proven benefits.

Improved muscle mass, bone density, strength and balance can significantly reduce the risk of falls – all while prolonging lifespan and boosting cognitive function and mental health.

Better coordination and fine motor skills can also support independence, with drastic improvements in everything from using a mobile phone to opening a jar or doing up a shirt.

Today, the spotlight on senior health is even more intense, with a pandemic presenting one of the greatest challenges to aged care and retirement living.

At Playground Centre, we are passionate about delivering real physical and mental benefits to people of all ages – through smart equipment that’s easy, engaging and enjoyable.

Our innovative, safe equipment is grounded in research with the reassurance of 100 years’ combined experience.

 

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Smart Equipment

We have a wide range of equipment with specific benefits for positive and healthier ageing.
Here’s just a snapshot.

Movement and Exercise Stations

Our specially designed fitness stations support whole-body strength, dexterity, coordination and flexibility in affordable and compact units.

Standalone, together or combined with other seniors’ equipment, they’re perfect for retirement villages, aged care facilities and public parks.

 

The Ex-bench

Designed with exercise and human movement specialists, this unique fitness station provides a full-body workout in one compact unit. Bodyweight exercises are the focus, encouraging strengthening without straining and overworking the muscles.

Specific (and appropriately modified) exercises for seniors include stretching, core exercises, leg raises, step ups, squats and pull ups.

Benefits:

  • Age-appropriate, safe, targeted exercises.
  • Designed with experts for peace of mind.
  • Easy, non-intimidating instruction signs & videos.

 

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Max Health - Young at Heart

Designed specifically for seniors, this neat unit is incredibly versatile and appealing.

Features and benefits:

  • Finger stairs: Boost fine-motor skills and coordination.
  • Sliding ring: A simple but effective workout for wrist, elbow and shoulder joints.
  • Balance spring: Sit for gentle hip rotation, stand for body control and balance with a focus on the deep muscles.
  • Balance beam: Improve balance and reduce fall risk.

 

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Facts

  • The incidence of many diseases increases with age and are associated with lower levels of physical fitness: specifically, aerobic endurance, muscular strength, and balance.
  • Regular physical activity is proven to benefit cardiovascular fitness, prevent falls, and improve muscular strength.
  • Research shows that exercise programs including strength and balance can reduce falls rates in older people by 17%.
  • Some estimates suggest that about half of the physical decline associated with age may be due to lack of physical activity.

Focus

  • Muscle fibres decrease with age. Muscle mass can increase in older people after regularly exercising for a relatively short period of time.
  • Bone density begins to decline after the age of 40 and accelerates around the age of 50 years, which can increase risk of bone fractures. Exercise
    can help reduce the risk of bone loss and osteoporosis.
  • Joints need regular movement to remain supple and healthy. People with arthritis can particularly benefit from exercise programs.
  • Appropriate weight can be maintained through exercise to prevent or reduce impact of diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.