It is said that outdoor exercise offers more health benefits in comparison to the indoor exercise. Keeping in mind this fact as well as the craze of Mohali residents for fitness, Mohali administration has opened several open air gyms in various sectors. Before we delve into the details about this news, we must tell every reader that all these outdoor gyms do not any fee. Also, one can exercise using outdoor fitness equipment in the parks to maintain one’s fitness levels.
After studying this step, one can infer that the administration is really thinking to help people remain fit. Those who come to walk in the park can take advantage of these open air gyms to keep themselves healthy. To open each open air gym, Rs. 10 Lakhs is spent and 14 outdoor gym equipment has been installed in each park. The best part is each of the outdoor gyms is these are free to use and remain open for 24*7. With the availability of free fitness apps as well as the open air gyms, each of the residents of Mohali has a wonderful opportunity to remain healthy.
Location of Open Air Gyms in the Various Sectors in Mohali
Astroturf based open air gyms have been spread in various parts of the Mohali region after its inception in sector 70, Mohali. The big challenge in front of the Municipal Corporation is the safety as well as the maintenance of outdoor fitness equipment. News of the poor quality of equipment did round of internet in the initial days of the inception of these gyms. After this, the MC introduced the new policy in which the contract for management of open air gyms was extended to three years. Post this move, special focus was put on the quality of all outside fitness equipment. The types of outside gym equipment are given below:
- Shoulder Press
- Thigh Sharper
- Legs Sharper
- Ab Sharper
Locations of Open Air Gyms in Mohali
Until now, six open air gyms have been set up in various sectors of Mohali. And a total of 54 such outdoor gyms will be installed in the coming time. The responsibility for managing these gyms will be bestowed on the shoulder of the ward councilors. Apart from installing the equipment, a tubewell will be set up in the vicinity of each of these gyms. This is to ensure the availability of drinking water as well as the facility of toilets in the parks. Here are the locations of each of the open air gyms in Mohali:
- Kargil Park, Sector 71
- Neighbourhood Park, Phase 6
- Industrial Area Phase 6 Green Belt
- Special Park, Sector 70
- Leisure Valley, Phase 9
- Neighbourhood Park, Phase 11
As soon as more such gyms will be set up in the parks of Mohali, we will update this list. Everyone who loves to do exercise is appreciating this step of the Municipal Corporation. Since all these gyms are free of cost so it would inspire a huge number of young people to take out some time for daily exercise.