Now that's not to say they don't exist here, but if they do then they must be very uncommon or my surrounding area hasn't got on board with them.
I first came across one (well quite a few actually) in Rio de Janeiro. You can find these all along Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. The ones here are very simple and look like similar to how a children's monkey bar set looks but is designed specifically for working out. They are accompanied by a sign showing all the different types of exercises you can do on the equipment, things like pull ups, dips etc.
In Santiago I found an even more elaborate exercise space in a public park.
The space here had equipment that could be used as cross-trainers and rowing machines. It looked fantastic. One of the things I miss about my old gym is the rowing machine, it'd be great if there was something like this I could use.
Sydney Councils should be jumping on board with these types of ideas. I for one would be using them all the time. It'd be great to see the government supporting this and encouraging Aussies to get outside in the fresh air and moving.
Would you use equipment like this? Have you seen them in your local area?
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