Public Workout Stations Help Singapore's Elderly Stay Fit
Laura McQuarrie — March 24, 2015 — Lifestyle
References: channelnewsasia
As part of a new fitness program in Bishan-Toa Payoh, Singapore, the public will now have access to numerous senior fitness stations. 55 new stations will be built in the city, along with 17 more locations to be retrofitted with new equipment by the end of this year. With so many stations, there will be one accessible about every 400 meters. As for the equipment available, there are devices to help with the development of muscle strength, balance. To make the use of equipment easy, seniors are also assigned trainers from the People's Association over the course of 12 weeks.
While these stations in Singapore were specifically developed with the aging population in mind, all members of the public are welcome to use the equipment, which encourages the next generations to keep healthy as well.
While these stations in Singapore were specifically developed with the aging population in mind, all members of the public are welcome to use the equipment, which encourages the next generations to keep healthy as well.
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1. Public Fitness Stations - Creating publicly accessible fitness stations with specialized equipment to accommodate the needs of seniors presents an opportunity to disrupt the fitness industry.
2. Senior-specific Exercise Equipment - Designing equipment specifically for seniors that focuses on muscle strength, balance, and overall health presents an opportunity to disrupt the senior wellness industry.
3. Public Health Programs - Implementing public health programs that provide accessible fitness resources with trained professionals and specialized equipment can support and disrupt the overall health industry.
Industry Implications
1. Fitness - Fitness industry can create specialized equipment for seniors and develop public stations for usage.
2. Senior Wellness - Senior wellness industry can design and create more specialized equipment and programs for senior fitness.
3. Public Health - A larger focus on public health as a top priority presents opportunities to disrupt the health industry and create more accessible resources and programs.
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