In response to the aging of the world’s populations,
Many efforts have been made to improve the health and quality of life of older people. The World Health Organizations are trying to promote the importance of physical activity among the elderly.
Many studies have proven that regular physical activity contributes to improving and maintaining the health of adults in various ways, such as:
Physiology, psychology and cognitive mode.
Despite scientific evidence, the number of adults who regularly participate in physical activity is still low in many countries.
Recently, a social-ecological model has attempted to explain behavior related to physical activity among the general population.
Since the establishment of parks with public fitness facilities open to the general public, the awareness of the issue of health has increased and more people
Perform fitness training in parks.
Factors influencing the performance of fitness training and the use of public fitness facilities by adults include:
1. The fitness facilities are placed in residential areas and allow easier access.
2. Security in a park located in a central place where people pass during the day.
3. Use of safe fitness facilities for training – certified by the Israeli Standards Institute.
4. A variety of fitness facilities in each park – a variety of training that includes aerobic and anaerobic fitness (strength training).
5. An organized and pleasant fitness park for users.
6. Routine maintenance of fitness facilities by a maintenance company for fitness facilities and under the responsibility of the municipal authorities.
7. Fitness training that combines a social meeting between people.
8. Free use of fitness facilities and without registering for a gym subscription.
