HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1) OUTDOOR FITNESS AREA COMMUNITY PROJECTOutdoor Fitness Area Community Project
DANI WILLIS
Prevalence in Obesity and Diabetes
In 2018, Texas overall prevalence of obesity was
34.8 percent
●Public Health Region (PHR): 48.5 percent
In 2016, Jefferson County prevalence of obesity
and diabetes were:
●Obesity: 34.9 percent
●Diabetics: 13.4 percent
●Physical Inactivity: 31.6 percent
Comparison of LA and Jefferson County
In 2016, LA County prevalence of obesity and diabetes were:
●Obesity: 21.4 percent
●Diabetes: 8.1 percent
●Physical Inactivity: 16.3 percent
Public Physical Activity Areas:
●32 parks
●Calisthenics/Fitness parks
●Skateboard parks
●Bike Trails
●Host Fitness Events Santa Monica
Pre-Existing Health Conditions and COVID-19
Benefits of Outdoor Fitness Areas
●Make Exercise Fun
●Are Eco-Friendly
●Promote Friendships
●Available to Everyone
●Improve Health
●Attract New Users to Outdoor Environments
●Offer Revenue Opportunities
●Provide Training Opportunities
●Support Community Capital
Finland
Equipment
●Triceps Dip Bars
●Pull-Up Bars
●Rope Climbing
●Plyometric Box
●Traveling Rings
●Sit-Up Bench
●Decline Sit-Up Bench
●Incline Push-Up Bars
●Battle Ropes
●Over/Under Horizontal Post
●Balance Beams
●Hurdle Stations
●Agility Ladder
Funding
●YouTube Revenue
●GoFundMe
●Contact:
○Banks/ Credit Unions
○Refineries
○Gyms
○Radio Stations
○News Stations
○Police Department
○Fire Department
○Celebrities
Location
Sea Wall
●Near Playgrounds
●Near Tennis Courts
●Hughen Park
○Conflicts
■Parking
■Next to Residents
●Rosehill Park
Fitness should be accessible to everyone NOT just those who can afford it.
Invest in your community and health!