They studied children aged 9-11 and test results revealed that those playing on Wicksteed’s innovative, electronic PlayAlive equipment were exercising mostly at between 60-80% of their age-related maximum heart rate, which equates to moderate to vigorous physical activity.
Dr Jacky Forsyth, Senior Lecturer at the University commented,
“The physical activity recommendation for children is to accumulate at least 60 minutes of daily moderate to vigorous activity. So, play equipment that encourages children to exercise regularly will be hugely beneficial to their health and wellbeing.”
For more outdoor activity, the Fun n Fitness Agility Playscapes from Wicksteed Playscapes have been designed to encourage physical development in a fun, yet challenging, way. Produced from high quality timber from sustainable sources these agility trails offer a natural, fitness system which sit perfectly in school environments.
Visit Stand K10 to find out more about Wicksteed Playscapes. Have a go at their Musical Freenotes – taking music outdoors; try out the free-standing play panels to encourage interactive play for the youngsters and the Mystical World modular play system to stretch and challenge the children of today.
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