Green gym initiative aims to get the most from outdoor exercise

As part of the ‘Healthy Town initiative Laois County Council and Laois Sports Partnership has officially launched the Green Gym programme & user guide at Portlaoise Leisure Centre outdoor gym.

A green gym is an outdoor community gym that offers an innovative, cost-free alternative to traditional gyms. The equipment provided in an outdoor gym resembles that that of indoor gyms with a range of a cardio & resistance apparatus which work to improve co-ordination, heart rate & posture of users.’

The concept behind Green gyms is that they are for everyone from teenagers to older Adults and everyone in between!

Laois County Council in partnership with five local communities has made significant investment in the development & management of outdoor gyms developed throughout the county in the past three years.

In a drive to encourage the use of outdoor gyms, Laois County Council has partnered with Laois Sports Partnership to produce a Green Gym user’s guide & programme of instructor-led sessions. These will explain how the equipment should be used to get maximum benefit.

The launch, which included a 30 minute public workout was attended by An Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, John Joe Fennelly, who himself was involved in delivering the outdoor gym in Abbeyleix.

Green Gym sessions will be delivered for the remainder of the Healthy Town Programme every Thursday at 11am at Portlaoise Leisure Centre Outdoor Gym. No booking required is required.

Further information from: sports@laoiscoco.ie 057 8674363 & info@laoissports.ie 057 8671248